Ronaldo to retire if Portugal win World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo announced Thursday that he will retire from professional football if Portugal wins the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Fri Nov 18 2022
Mo Salah wins PFA Player of the Year award
Liverpool's Egyptian star Mohamed Salah won the 2022 Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year award Thursday.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Ex-NFL player fatally shot South Carolina doctor, four others
A former professional football player shot and killed a prominent South Carolina doctor, his wife, two grandchildren.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Britain's Prince William attacks 'despicable' racist abuse of footballers
William tweeted: "Racist abuse whether on the pitch, in the stands, or on social media is despicable and it must stop now."
Mon Feb 01 2021
Ferguson says it is his duty to raise awareness on dementia
The issue of dementia in the professional game was sparked by the death of England's Nobby Stiles in October.
Tue Jan 05 2021
COVID-19: Professional footballer tests positive in Thailand
The 29-year-old Buriram United Football Club midfielder who is from Uzbekistan arrived in Thailand on Aug 13, and had completed a 14-day compulsory quarantine.
Sat Sep 12 2020
Every player in S. Korean football league to be tested for COVID-19 before new season
The South Korean football league said Monday all players and coaches on its 22 teams across two divisions will be tested for the coronavirus before the start of their seasons next month.
Mon Apr 27 2020
Chinese star footballer Wu Lei tests positive for COVID-19 in Spain
Wu became the first Chinese professional footballer to be tested positive for COVID-19.
Sat Mar 21 2020
Chelsea's Kante named PFA player of the year
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante was named player of the year by the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) on Sunday.
Mon Apr 24 2017
PFAM in full support for TMJ to helm FAM
Support from the association was not just because he is the patron of PFAM but because of his excellent track record in transforming Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT).
Mon Feb 13 2017
Faiz Subri gets RM15,000 reward from TMJ
The patron of the Professional Footballers Association of Malaysia (PFAM) Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has presented a RM15,000 reward to wonder goal scorer Mohd Faiz Subri.
Wed Dec 07 2016
PFA chief urges Mourinho to show more empathy to players
The Professional Footballers' Association has voiced concerns over Jose Mourinho's criticism of Manchester United defenders Chris Smalling and Luke Shaw.
Thu Nov 10 2016
Arsenal's Sanchez wins fan award
Arsenal dynamo Alexis Sanchez was on Tuesday announced as the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Fans' Player of the Year.
Wed May 27 2015
Thierry Henry says retiring from professional game
French striker Thierry Henry said Tuesday he was retiring from professional football after two decades in the game.
Tue Dec 16 2014
Christiano Ronaldo 'facing' World Cup 2014
Cristiano Ronaldo, a professional footballer who also plays for Real Madrid is the captain for the Portugal national team.
Thu Jun 19 2014
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