Soccer - Messi fit for Argentina qualifiers, says Scaloni
Lionel Messi has been out of action for almost a month in the middle of the season.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Soccer: 'As long as he's happy', Argentina boss unconcerned about Messi moves
Messi's future at Paris Saint Germain has been the subject of much speculation over the last week after the Qatari-owned club suspended him for taking a trip to Saudi Arabia.
Wed May 10 2023
Soccer - Milestone Messi shines in Argentine goal fest
Messi reached a century of international goals by scoring a hat-trick in the 7-0 friendly win over Curacao.
Wed Mar 29 2023
Lionel Messi open to playing in 2026 World Cup
After scoring seven goals in the 2022 World Cup, Messi could become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer if he suits up in 2026.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Messi the greatest of all time? I have no doubt - Scaloni
Messi was in irresistible form at Lusail Stadium, playing a key role in all three goals as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 in Qatar 2022's first semi-final.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Scaloni refutes suggestion Argentina are 'unsporting' following ill-tempered Netherlands clash
Lionel Scaloni dismissed the assertion his Argentina team were rightly criticised for their antics against the Netherlands.
Mon Dec 12 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
Soccer - Messi's Argentina expected to roll over Saudis in Group C opener
Lionel Messi's Argentina have an easy-looking start to the World Cup on Tuesday based on blistering recent form.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Soccer - Argentina coach urges fans to enjoy Messi while they can
Scaloni asks football fans to stop worrying about whether Messi will retire from international soccer after this year's World Cup in Qatar.
Mon Mar 28 2022
Soccer: Messi fit to play for Argentina despite lack of game time
Lionel Messi has not played a full match since July 10, when he started for Argentina in the Copa America final.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Soccer - No rest for Messi in record-breaking Argentina appearance
Messi has been one of Argentina's most active players in their three Copa games so far.
Tue Jun 22 2021
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