Messi retains FIFA best male player award

IANS | January 16, 2024 9:17 AM

London, Jan 16 (IANS) Argentine superstar Lionel Messi retained the best FIFA men's player award here on Monday, two months after he claimed the Ballon d'Or.

Qatar star Afif: We are living in a new day

IANS | January 13, 2024 10:15 AM

Doha, Jan 13 (IANS) Qatar's star Akram Afif stated that his team had forgotten the World Cup heartache after the defending champion got off to a flying start in the opening game of Asian Cup here.

AFC Asia Cup: Blue Tigers' trials at top echelon begin with Australia battle

IANS | January 13, 2024 2:03 AM

Doha (Qatar), Jan 13 (IANS) The AFC Asian Cup is as big as it gets for India at this moment in its footballing history. On the brink of their fifth appearance on the continental stage, the Blue Tigers begin their tryst with destiny against the mighty Australians at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, on Saturday.