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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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