Pele’s family gather at his hospital bedside on Christmas Eve SAO PAULO: Family members visited the legendary Pele on Saturday at the Sao Paulo hospital where he is suffering... Published 25 Dec, 2022 11:55am
Sports French minister calls Argentina ‘inelegant winners’ PARIS: French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera on Friday accused Argentine players of being “inelegant winners”... Published 23 Dec, 2022 06:00pm
Sports Neymar and Marquinhos follow Mbappe back to PSG training PARIS: A day after Kylian Mbappe returned to work at Paris Saint-German, Brazilians Neymar and Marquinhos reported... Published 22 Dec, 2022 05:40pm
Sports Mbappe returns to training days after World Cup disappointment PARIS: France star Kylian Mbappe returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday just three days after he... Published 21 Dec, 2022 05:37pm
Sports Argentina awaits to welcome home Messi and World Cup winners BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi and his teammates set off for Argentina with the most coveted prize in football as... Published 19 Dec, 2022 01:04pm
Sports Hurst hails Mbappe on joining World Cup final hat-trick club LONDON: Geoff Hurst said he had enjoyed a "good run" after France's Kylian Mbappe became just the second player ... Published 19 Dec, 2022 12:13am
Sports World Cup hits and misses DOHA: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have dazzled at the World Cup in Qatar, while Morocco caught the imagination of... Published 18 Dec, 2022 04:14pm
Sports Messi's Argentina in World Cup final showdown with France DOHA: Argentina face defending champions France in the World Cup final on Sunday with Lionel Messi seeking to win... Updated 18 Dec, 2022 11:41am
Sports History-makers Morocco stand in way of France at World Cup DOHA: France face World Cup history-makers Morocco in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi’s... Published 14 Dec, 2022 12:49pm
Sports World Cup 2022 top goal scorer: who could win Golden Boot? The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has entered the knockout phase, and one of the top honours players will be... Published 14 Dec, 2022 12:05pm
Sports How do you stop Mbappe? England wrestle with World Cup conundrum DOHA: England manager Gareth Southgate is wrestling with the biggest dilemma of his reign as he tries to plot a way... Published 07 Dec, 2022 01:42pm
Sports Consistent Giroud, sublime Mbappe send France into quarter-finals with Poland win DOHA: Kylian Mbappe was in another league yet again, while the ever-reliable Olivier Giroud netted a record goal, to... Published 05 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Sports Giroud and Mbappe guide France past Poland and into World Cup quarter-finals DOHA: Kylian Mbappe set up a history-making goal for Olivier Giroud and then scored two himself as holders France... Published 04 Dec, 2022 10:23pm
Sports France, England in World Cup spotlight after Messi helps Argentina into quarters DOHA: France’s bid to retain the World Cup continues against Poland on Sunday, while England’s pursuit of a first... Published 04 Dec, 2022 05:57pm
Sports Mbappe rested as France make nine changes against Tunisia DOHA: Kylian Mbappe is among the players rested as France coach Didier Deschamps makes nine changes to his starting... Published 30 Nov, 2022 07:40pm
Sports Germany fighting for survival as Spain, Japan eye last 16 DOHA: Germany face a fight for World Cup survival on Sunday in a must-win clash with Spain as Japan and Belgium look... Published 27 Nov, 2022 10:47am
Sports Messi magic reignites Argentina, France into World Cup last 16 DOHA: Lionel Messi reignited Argentina's World Cup challenge with a superb goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday... Published 27 Nov, 2022 02:22am
Sports Mbappe brace sends France through to last 16 after 2-1 over Denmark DOHA: Kylian Mbappe scored twice to send champions France into the last 16 of the World Cup as they beat Denmark 2-1... Published 26 Nov, 2022 11:15pm
Sports Six star players to watch at the World Cup DOHA: The 2022 World Cup gets underway on Sunday in Qatar, with France hoping to become the first team to... Published 18 Nov, 2022 03:16pm
Sports Mbappe on target for five-goal PSG before World Cup PARIS: Kylian Mbappe scored and came through unscathed along with fellow Paris Saint-Germain stars Lionel Messi and... Published 13 Nov, 2022 08:59pm
Sports Majestic Messi helps PSG fight back to beat Troyes PARIS: Lionel Messi starred with a goal and an assist as all of Paris Saint-Germain’s front three scored in a 4-3... Published 29 Oct, 2022 10:19pm
Sports Messi, Mbappe double up as PSG hit seven to reach Champions League last 16 PARIS: Kylian Mbappe and a Lionel Messi in vintage form both scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain crushed Israel’s... Published 26 Oct, 2022 10:46am
Sports Mbappe can’t do it all himself, says France coach Deschamps France coach Didier Deschamps said Kylian Mbappe needs more support from his team mates after they lost 2-0 to... Published 26 Sep, 2022 11:35am
Sports Mbappe, Haaland shine in PSG, Man City wins as Chelsea lose in Zagreb PARIS: Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland starred Tuesday as Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City made winning... Published 07 Sep, 2022 08:38am
Sports Mbappe, PSG coach face backlash for laughing off private jet question PARIS: Paris St Germain coach Christophe Galtier and striker Kylian Mbappe were facing a backlash on Tuesday for... Published 06 Sep, 2022 03:00pm
Sports Mbappe dismisses talk of rift with France teammate Pogba over blackmail affair PARIS: Kylian Mbappe on Monday played down suggestions that his relationship with Paul Pogba could be impacted after... Published 05 Sep, 2022 09:57pm
Sports Mbappe stars in PSG win, Marseille triumph before Spurs Champions League clash PARIS: Kylian Mbappe scored a goal in each half as Paris Saint-Germain beat 10-man Nantes 3-0 on Saturday to stay on... Published 04 Sep, 2022 11:17am
Sports Neymar scores brace, Mbappe on target in PSG victory PARIS: Neymar continued his outstanding start to the season with a brace while Kylian Mbappe marked his return to... Published 14 Aug, 2022 11:05am
Sports Messi turns on the style as PSG begin Ligue 1 title defence PARIS: Lionel Messi scored twice in the second half, including with a stunning overhead kick, as Paris Saint-Germain... Published 07 Aug, 2022 10:58am
Sports Messi, Mbappe and other PSG stars draw thousands at Tokyo training TOKYO: Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe drew gasps from a crowd of thousands in Tokyo on Monday as Paris... Published 18 Jul, 2022 06:44pm