Pele dies: Messi joins tributes as Argentina pay respects to Brazil great
Lionel Messi joined the tributes to Pele after the Brazil great and three-time World Cup winner's death on Thursday.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Pele dies: Brazil legend 'achieved immortality' -- FIFA president Infantino
Pele leaves a legacy "impossible to summarise in words" but FIFA president Gianni Infantino believes the Brazil great "achieved immortality" after his death on Thursday.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Pele dies: 'Edson stopped a war and spread love' -- tributes pour in for Brazil great
A message posted on the former Santos and New York Cosmos forward's Instagram account, thought to be run by close family members, read: "Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pele."
Thu Dec 29 2022
Pele dies aged 82
Pele, the Brazil great and three-time World Cup winner, has died. His death was confirmed by his daughter on Thursday.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Pele salutes World Cup winners Messi and Argentina, 'Diego smiling'
Brazil great Pele sent congratulations to Argentina after their breathtaking World Cup final victory, describing Lionel Messi's success as the moment "his trajectory deserved".
Sun Dec 18 2022
Brazil great Ronaldinho considering three contracts
Ronaldinho is currently considering three proposals to return to football, according to his agent and brother Roberto de Assis Moreira.
Sun Oct 23 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo is no match for Lionel Messi - Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is no match for Lionel Messi, according to Brazil great Ronaldo.
Tue Dec 29 2015
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024