Soccer - Argentina's Messi named Time's Athlete of the Year for 2023
Lionel Messi managed to do what once seemed impossible: turning the US into a soccer country, said the Time magazine.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Soccer - Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or for best player in the world
Lionel Messi has now finished among the top three a record 14 times in total, finishing runner-up on five occasions.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Soccer: Saudi champions Al-Ittihad sign midfielder Fabinho from Liverpool
Fabinho will join Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema and former Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante at the Jeddah-based club.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Soccer: Saudi champions Al-Ittihad sign 'global football icon' Benzema
Karim Benzema joins the Saudi Arabian champions on a three-year deal and will wear the number nine shirt.
Wed Jun 07 2023
Rumour Has It: Al Nassr expecting to complete Euro 200m Ronaldo deal before end of year
The 37-year-old five-time Ballon d'Or appears to have run out of options in Europe, and seemingly Saudi Arabia beckons.
Thu Dec 22 2022
'Nobody gives you anything' Ronaldo warns Messi must earn first World Cup triumph
While praising Messi's performances, Ronaldo warned lifting the World Cup will not come easily for the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Pepe says 'Portuguese flag' Ronaldo is 'fine' after World Cup exit
The loss elicited an emotional reaction from Ronaldo as the five-time Ballon d'Or winner left the field in tears - his dream of winning the World Cup was over.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Messi's legacy will not be harmed if he fails to win World Cup, says Guedioura
Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi has landed eight league titles and four Champions League trophies during a glittering club career.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Soccer - Benzema, Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards for best players in the world
Real Madrid's France forward Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award for the best men's player in the world.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Messi worthy of seventh Ballon d'Or victory, says Xavi
Xavi said he is the best footballer in the world, and the best of all time. And he deserves this seventh award.
Sat Dec 04 2021
Ronaldo retains FIFA award for world's best player
The four-time Ballon d'Or winner won a La Liga and Champions League double with the Madrid club this year, striking twice against Juventus in the European Cup final.
Tue Oct 24 2017
Coentrao one of the world's toughest defenders, says Ronaldo
The Madrid pair and Portugal team-mates faced each other during training on Thursday and it is safe to say four-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo had a tough outing.
Fri Feb 03 2017
Football: Ronaldo says Ballon d'Or win clouded by fraud allegations
Ronaldo, who picked up his fourth footballer of the year award on Monday, says the allegations have been hard to bear for himself and his loved ones.
Tue Dec 13 2016
Football: Ronaldo caps dream year with fourth Ballon d'Or
It was the perfect ending to another fantastic year for the Real Madrid star, who won the Champions League for the second time in three seasons.
Tue Dec 13 2016
Neymar: There's only one Ballon d'Or winner and it's Messi, not Ronaldo
Lionel Messi and not Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Ballon d'Or, according to Barcelona star Neymar.
Thu Dec 08 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024