Football star Beckham to become face of Qatar World Cup in US$206 million deal
Bekham agrees to become the Middle Eastern nation's ambassador, making GBP15 million per year over the next decade under the deal.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Life is hard but I don't want sympathy - Former Selangor, national footballer
Former 80s-era national football star Azhar Mohd Sharif refuses to accept public sympathy despite having to live in a house on a hill slope in Kampung Kemensah, tending to a chicken coop.
Tue May 25 2021
Muhammad Safawi takes his football dreams to Portugal
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) top football star Muhammad Safawi Rasid departed for Portugal tonight to complete his transfer on loan to the country's Primeira Liga side - Portimonense SC.
Sat Oct 03 2020
From kampung boy to FIFA stage in Zurich
He joined a select group of recipients that featured football stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, the former being the recipient of the inaugural award in 2009, the latter the 2012 winner.
Mon Jan 09 2017
I will selfie with Ronaldo - Faiz Subri
Puskas 2016 award finalist Mohd Faiz Subri intends to get a selfie with his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo, if given a chance to meet up with the football star from Portugal.
Sun Jan 08 2017
Neymar responds to legal woes in Instagram post
Neymar has used an Instagram post to apparently address the latest attempt by Spain's public prosecutor to seek a jail term in relation to his controversial transfer from Santos.
Fri Nov 25 2016
Spain prosecutors call for two-year jail for Neymar
Spanish prosecutors recommended that Brazilian star Neymar be handed a two-year jail sentence over his allegedly fraudulent transfer to Barcelona.
Wed Nov 23 2016
Lionel Messi tax fraud case: 'I don't know what I sign', football star told judge
Argentina star Lionel Messi, who is due to go on trial in Barcelona for alleged tax fraud, told a judge that he never looks at the contracts he signs.
Mon May 30 2016
Knife found at O.J. Simpson property not murder weapon
A knife found buried at O.J. Simpson's former estate has been ruled out as the murder weapon in the 1994 killing of the football star's ex-wife and her friend, police said.
Sat Apr 02 2016
Brazilian authorities freezes football star Neymar's assets
Brazilian authorities have blocked assets belonging Barcelona star Neymar, after a Sao Paulo federal court rejected an appeal from the Brazilian striker last week.
Tue Feb 16 2016
Newly retired Beckham has Miami buzzing
David Beckham's tour of Miami-area stadiums has the city buzzing about the possibility the newly retired former England football star could be set to bring a Major League Soccer club to the area.
Sun Jun 02 2013
Beckham to Australia hopes fade
Australia's chances of luring English football star David Beckham Down Under appear to be over.
Sat Dec 15 2012
Soccer star, pop diva run in Ukraine's election
Pop diva Taisia Povaliy, retired football star Andriy Shevchenko among those gunning for a spot in Parliament.
Fri Oct 26 2012
Trump team signs transition agreement with Biden White House after delays
The move will allow Trump's team to coordinate directly with federal agencies and access documents.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Pakistani forces launch midnight raid on ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters, local media reports
At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed before the Tuesday night raid was launched.
Wed Nov 27 2024
IPIC case: Najib, Mohd Irwan granted DNAA for six CBT charges involving RM6.6 billion
The judge made the decision after allowing the DNAA application submitted by the lawyers representing Najib and Mohd Irwan, respectively.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Gunfire heard across Beirut as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect
Streams of cars began heading to southern Lebanon, which borders Israel, after the ceasefire.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024