Messi and Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup
By AFP
December 19, 2022 | 15:24
Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 in the shoot-out after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level at 3-3 following extra time.
France set up World Cup final with Argentina
By AFP
December 15, 2022 | 12:05
France will face Argentina and Kylian Mbappe will do battle with Lionel Messi in a heavyweight World Cup final after the French beat underdogs Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday.
Modric's World Cup dream over as Croatia run out of steam
By AFP
December 14, 2022 | 14:39
Luka Modric is Croatia's greatest-ever player, but he was upstaged by arguably the best of all time, Lionel Messi, as Argentina crushed his World Cup dreams in Qatar on Tuesday.
Messi World Cup magic: Pakistani neighbourhood goes mad for Argentina
By AFP
December 14, 2022 | 14:30
Thousands of Pakistanis in a Karachi neighbourhood once synonymous with gang violence and poverty will mass together to roar on Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday.
Argentina and Messi in World Cup showdown with Modric's Croatia
By AFP
December 13, 2022 | 16:33
Argentina and Lionel Messi face Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semi-final that pits South American flair against the guile of Luka Modric and a remarkable fighting spirit.
France will not underestimate Morocco threat in World Cup semi: Varane
By AFP
December 13, 2022 | 16:24
France defender Raphael Varane has insisted that there will be no complacency from the World Cup holders when they take on surprise package Morocco in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
Pele's health improving, but not ready for release: doctors
By AFP
December 13, 2022 | 16:18
Brazilian football legend Pele's health continues improving, but no date has been set for his release from hospital, where he was admitted nearly two weeks ago, doctors said Monday.
FIFA fine Croatia over fans' xenophobic chants
By AFP
December 08, 2022 | 12:46
FIFA on Wednesday sanctioned World Cup quarter-finalists Croatia following abuse by their fans targeting Canada's goalkeeper Milan Borjan.
Dutch, Argentines meet again with World Cup history in the air
By AFP
December 08, 2022 | 12:41
Merely a glance at their iconic orange or blue and white striped shirts is enough to evoke memories of World Cups past and more history will surely be written on Friday when the Netherlands face Argentine in their quarter-final.
Brazil hoping to dance past Croatia into World Cup semis
By AFP
December 08, 2022 | 12:33
Brazil head into Friday's World Cup quarter-final against Croatia brimming with confidence after Neymar's return inspired a performance laced with swagger and arrogance in the last 16.
World Cup revenge on Ghanaian minds as Uruguay sweat
By AFP
December 02, 2022 | 10:46
Uruguay stalwarts Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez are fighting for their World Cup survival while Ghana will have revenge on their minds on Friday.
Germany dumped out of World Cup as Japan stun Spain
By AFP
December 02, 2022 | 10:34
Germany suffered a second straight group-stage exit at the World Cup on Thursday as Japan stunned Spain 2-1, a result which sent both teams through to the last 16.
UEFA starts further investigation into Juventus finances
By AFP
December 02, 2022 | 09:00
UEFA on Thursday said it was starting its own investigation into the finances of Serie A club Juventus.
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