FAM hope Harimau Malaya can make Last 16 in Asian Cup Finals
FAM president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin said it would be a remarkable achievement if Malaysia can qualify for the last 16 in the Asian Cup
Wed Dec 27 2023
World Championships: Zii Jia, Aaron-Wooi Yik advance, Tze Yong crashes out
Lee Zii Jia, ranked 13th in the world ensured his place into the last 16 round after disposing of Canadian Brian Yang
Thu Aug 24 2023
Morocco 1-0 Portugal: Atlas Lions make history as En-Nesyri gives Africa its first World Cup semi-finalist
Walid Regragui's side saw off Spain on penalties in the last 16, but this was even more impressive and notable.
Sat Dec 10 2022
Shaqiri apologises after Switzerland's humbling defeat to Portugal
Switzerland exited the World Cup with a dismal last-16 defeat, completely outclassed by a Portugal side who had left Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench.
Wed Dec 07 2022
Morocco's Europe-born players showed they 'want to die, want to fight' against Spain, says Regragui
Morocco sent Spain out in the last 16 for the second successive World Cup and confirmed Africa has a representative in the quarter-finals for the first time since Ghana in 2010.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Mbappe not at his best despite last-16 double - Deschamps
Kylian Mbappe did not perform at his best against Poland despite a second-half brace that helped fire France into the quarter-finals, Didier Deschamps said.
Mon Dec 05 2022
Argentina 'born to play these games' - Scaloni lauds Albiceleste mentality as Messi vanquishes Socceroos
Lionel Scaloni said his Argentina players were born to handle high-pressure World Cup contests after a 2-1 win over Australia in the last 16.
Sat Dec 03 2022
Son 'so f****** proud' as South Korea defy the odds to reach last 16
Son Heung-min was "so f****** proud" as South Korea beat Portugal 2-1 in dramatic circumstances to incredibly secure their passage to the last 16.
Sat Dec 03 2022
South Korea 2-1 Portugal: Dramatic Hwang winner incredibly puts Taeguk Warriors through
Hwang Hee-chan scored a stoppage-time winner to beat Portugal 2-1 and put South Korea through to the last 16 of the World Cup at the expense of Uruguay in a dramatic conclusion to Group H.
Fri Dec 02 2022
Japan 2-1 Spain: Samurai Blue top Group E after remarkable fightback as La Roja survive huge scare
Goals from Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka helped Japan with a remarkable 2-1 victory over Spain, with La Roja joining them as Germany were dumped out.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Arnold proud of 'new golden generation' as Australia earn World Cup passage
Graham Arnold suggested Australia could have a "new golden generation" after they qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Messi: Argentina 'strengthened' after penalty miss to seal last-16 spot
Lionel Messi saluted Argentina's character and determination, insisting they "strengthened" following his penalty miss to secure their crucial 2-0 World Cup win over Poland.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Australia 1-0 Denmark: Leckie goal sends Socceroos to the knockout stage
Australia advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup after securing a hard-fought 1-0 win over Denmark on Wednesday.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Saudi Arabia 1-2 Mexico: El Tri out on goal difference after manic finale in Lusail
Mexico fell painfully short of the last 16 as a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium left them behind Poland on goal difference.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Poland 0-2 Argentina: Mac Allister and Alvarez send La Albiceleste through after Messi penalty miss
Second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez helped Argentina secure their last-16 place with a 2-0 victory over Poland, despite Lionel Messi's earlier penalty miss at Stadium 974.
Wed Nov 30 2022
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