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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024