Lionel Messi wins Golden Ball for best player at World Cup DOHA: Lionel Messi on Sunday won the Golden Ball for the best player at this year's World Cup after leading ... Published 18 Dec, 2022 11:48pm
Sports World Cup of firsts ends with clash of titans DOHA: There is no new name on the trophy and many of football’s global superstars are taking their final bow but the... Published 18 Dec, 2022 04:25pm
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 ‘Greatest-ever’ Messi powering underdogs Argentina: Martinez DOHA: Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says the South Americans are happy to be underdogs as they prepare to... Published 17 Dec, 2022 07:13pm
Sports A second chance: How Messi’s Argentina reached the World Cup final again DOHA: Pre-tournament favourites Argentina stumbled at the first World Cup hurdle before getting their act together... Published 15 Dec, 2022 03:15pm
Sports ‘Proud’ France coach Deschamps ready to counter Messi in World Cup final AL KHOR: France coach Didier Deschamps admitted he was “immensely proud” after Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Morocco took... Published 15 Dec, 2022 01:36pm
Sports Messi World Cup magic: Pakistani neighbourhood goes mad for Argentina LYARI: Thousands of Pakistanis in a Karachi neighbourhood once synonymous with gang violence and poverty will mass... Published 14 Dec, 2022 12:25pm
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 Messi and Alvarez fire Argentina past Croatia into World Cup final DOHA: An inspired Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot and Julian Alvarez struck twice as Argentina beat ... Published 14 Dec, 2022 02:12am
Sports Modric seeks to derail Messi’s bid for World Cup glory DOHA: Lionel Messi and Luka Modric face off in a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia on... Published 13 Dec, 2022 08:26pm
Sports Argentina and Messi in World Cup showdown with Modric’s Croatia DOHA: Argentina and Lionel Messi face Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semi-final that pits South American flair... Published 13 Dec, 2022 12:50pm
Sports Argentina revel in ‘home’ support at World Cup DOHA: Lionel Messi and Argentina’s bid for a third World Cup crown is being boosted by hordes of travelling fans... Published 12 Dec, 2022 11:22am
Sports Don’t expect any man-marking of Messi in semi-final, say Croatia DOHA: Croatia will not attempt to stop Argentina superstar Lionel Messi by man-marking him but instead will focus on... Published 11 Dec, 2022 08:52pm
Sports Croatia in the way of Argentina’s dream of a World Cup final spot DOHA: Argentina, led by superstar Lionel Messi, came into the World Cup as one of the favourites but they face a big... Published 11 Dec, 2022 02:48pm
Sports Argentina beat Dutch and go into semis after late night drama DOHA: Argentina will face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties... Published 10 Dec, 2022 03:18am
Sports Messi or Ronaldo? Football's hottest debate rages on in Qatar DOHA: It may have been a rest day at the World Cup on Thursday but there was no stopping the football discussion ... Published 08 Dec, 2022 11:07pm
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 Messi magic helps send Argentina into World Cup last eight DOHA: Lionel Messi produced a moment of trademark quality to score the opener in a 2-1 win over Australia and send... Published 04 Dec, 2022 02:13am
Sports Argentina must avoid Australia upset to keep Messi’s dream alive DOHA: Argentina are hot favourites to beat Australia on Saturday in pursuit of Lionel Messi’s dream of winning a... Published 01 Dec, 2022 03:23pm
Sports Thousands in Bangladesh capital cheer Argentina World Cup win DHAKA: As Argentina claimed its decisive 2-0 World Cup victory over Poland, thousands of fans were erupting in... Published 01 Dec, 2022 09:28am
Sports Messi misses penalty but Argentina advance at World Cup DOHA: Lionel Messi had a penalty saved but Argentina still advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup as Group C... Published 01 Dec, 2022 02:16am
Sports Messi and Lewandowski’s World Cup dreams in the balance DOHA: Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski head into Wednesday’s showdown between Argentina and Poland with the... Published 30 Nov, 2022 11:01am
Sports Boxer Alvarez threatens Messi over World Cup jersey ‘insult’ DOHA: Champion boxer Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez issued a warning to Lionel Messi after a video emerged of the star... Published 28 Nov, 2022 08:03pm
Sports Japan stumble gives Germany fresh World Cup hope DOHA: Costa Rica snatched a dramatic late winner against Japan on Sunday to blow their World Cup group wide open and... Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Sports Qatar's migrant workers enjoy World Cup on the cheap DOHA: Shafeeq Saqafi paid three dollars for the Argentina shirt he proudly wore when sat with 15,000 other migrant... Updated 27 Nov, 2022 05:03pm
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 Argentina look to Messi to salvage World Cup bid DOHA: Argentina will seek to save their World Cup skins in Qatar on Saturday when Lionel Messi and his teammates... Published 26 Nov, 2022 10:31am
Sports Messi’s Argentina seek rapid redemption against Mexico DOHA: Argentina hope to restore their status as a tournament favourite against goal-shy Mexico in their Group C... Published 24 Nov, 2022 02:16pm
Sports Messi says World Cup defeat to Saudi Arabia a ‘very heavy blow’ DOHA: Lionel Messi said Argentina’s shock loss to Saudi Arabia was a “very heavy blow” but vowed the South American... Published 22 Nov, 2022 09:07pm
Sports Messi centre stage as Argentina, France begin World Cup title bids DOHA: Lionel Messi will embark on Tuesday on what will surely be his last chance to win the World Cup, with... Published 22 Nov, 2022 10:41am