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FIFA announces largest prize in football for Club World Cup

FIFA announces largest prize in football for Club World Cup

The prize money for this year's 32-team Club World Cup to be held in the US between June 14-July 13 will be $1 billion.
Thu Mar 06 2025
Messi named in provisional Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Messi named in provisional Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Lionel Messi is among 33 players included in a provisional Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers.
Tue Mar 04 2025
Spanish ex-soccer boss Rubiales sentenced to pay fine over kiss without consent

Spanish ex-soccer boss Rubiales sentenced to pay fine over kiss without consent

Court also acquits Luis Rubiales' three co-defendants accused of attempting to coerce Jenni Hermoso into saying the kiss was consensual.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Soccer: No booze in 2034 World Cup, LGBTQ fans welcome, Saudi ambassador says

Soccer: No booze in 2034 World Cup, LGBTQ fans welcome, Saudi ambassador says

Plenty of fun can be had without alcohol, says Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, the host country's ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Fri Feb 14 2025
Indoor Hockey: Malaysia crash out World Cup group stage without a single point

Indoor Hockey: Malaysia crash out World Cup group stage without a single point

Malaysia, in their World Cup debut, conceded in the 10th minute as Seyedmohammad Ghoreishiroudbaraki scored from a penalty corner.
Thu Feb 06 2025
FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?

FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?

The kingdom's construction boom is already fuelled by approximately 13 million migrant labourers working under dire conditions.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Soccer - Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win

Soccer - Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win

FIFA gave the bid a high technical score, a move Amnesty calls an "astonishing whitewash" of the country's human rights record.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Soccer - Morocco, Spain, Portugal to host 2030 World Cup, Saudi Arabia to stage 2034 edition

Soccer - Morocco, Spain, Portugal to host 2030 World Cup, Saudi Arabia to stage 2034 edition

The World Cup's 100th anniversary in 2030 will be celebrated in six countries, in three continents, with 48 teams and 104 epic matches
Thu Dec 12 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
Team Malaysia Junior and Senior Teams shine at ICU World Cup Korea

Team Malaysia Junior and Senior Teams shine at ICU World Cup Korea

Team Malaysia celebrated remarkable achievements at the ICU World Cup in Korea, with the Junior Team clinching first place and the Senior Team earning a well-deserved second place.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Soccer - FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

Soccer - FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

Votes are due to be held at the FIFA Congress next month to approve the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, though each has only a single bid.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Soccer - Determined Palestine continue to battle the odds in World Cup quest

Soccer - Determined Palestine continue to battle the odds in World Cup quest

Palestines push for a first-ever World Cup qualification highlights their resolve to overcome the devastation of the Gaza conflict.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Soccer - Messi returns to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Soccer - Messi returns to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Argentina have been boosted by the return of captain Lionel Messi for their CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Soccer - Injured Messi left out of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers squad

Soccer - Injured Messi left out of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers squad

Lionel Messi was not included in the 28-man squad following an ankle injury sustained during Copa America final.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Soccer - Southgate leaving role as England boss after Euros final defeat

Soccer - Southgate leaving role as England boss after Euros final defeat

It's time for change and for a new chapter, says Gareth Southgate.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide

A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025
At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire

According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew

Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih

Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun

expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025
Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India

Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada

US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress

[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress

Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025
What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?

The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025