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Football Legend Pele Dies at 82; 'The King Was More Than The Greatest Ever'

Pele is the only player in the world who lifted the world Cup three times -- in 1958, 1962 and 1970.

Dec 30, 2022

By Jacob J

Cricket Australia Renames Annual Award for Men's Test Player in Honour of Shane Warne

The Shane Warne Men's Test Player of the Year award will be presented annually at the Australian Cricket Awards and will be positioned as the second-most prestigious award for men behind the Allan Border Medal.

Dec 26, 2022

By IANS

Stephan Bonnar Cause of Death; MMA Legend Dies Suddenly at 45

Stephan Bonnar's death has shocked the MMA community and fans alike; the UFC Hall of Famer was highly regarded for his competence and toughness.

Dec 25, 2022

By Nandika Vinal Chand

Tom Browning: Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Found Dead at His Kentucky Home Aged 62

Tom Browning, the former famed pitcher of Cincinnati Reds, passed away at the age of 62; he was found in an unresponsive position in his home.

Dec 20, 2022

By Nandika Vinal Chand

Argentina and Messi Disgraced? Storm of Anger Over Emir of Qatar Placing Black Robe on Messi at Presentation Ceremony

Messi didn't wear the item of clothing for long, taking it off shortly after the trophy presentation and celebrating with his teammates in Argentina's distinctive jersey.

Dec 20, 2022

By IANS

Messi Dazzles as Argentina Dethrone Mbappe-Inspired France, Win Their Third Title

Having found fluency and understanding among themselves after playing six matches, the Argentinians were all over France's defense.

Dec 19, 2022

By IANS

Virus Scare Hits French Camp Ahead of Final Against Argentina; Three Players Missed Training on Friday

The virus in the French camp caused Dalot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot to miss the semifinal against Morocco and has also affected central defenders Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate besides winger Kingsley Coman.

Dec 17, 2022

By IANS

Lionel Messi Guides Argentina into Final With 3-0 Victory Over Croatia; Julian Alvarez Scores a Brace

Coach Lionel Scaloni made two changes to the team that featured from the off against the Netherlands.

Dec 14, 2022

By IANS

Injury Worries Mount for Argentina; Scaloni Says Rodrigo De Paul and Angel Di Maria Doubtful for Netherlands Showdown

De Paul is in doubt with a right hamstring strain while Di Maria is recovering from a quadriceps problem that forced him to miss the Albiceleste's 2-1 victory over Australia.

Dec 9, 2022

By IANS

Morocco Stun Spain to Reach Quarterfinals; Portugal Humiliate Switzerland with 6-1 Win

The Spanish team members and fans were devastated at the end of the shootout after the team failed to convert even one shot from the spot.

Dec 7, 2022

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Brazil Completely Outplays South Korea to Enter Quarter Finals; Will Meet Croatia

Several South Korean fans left the stadium in tears as their team became the last Asian side to exit from the tournament.

Dec 6, 2022

By IANS

'Ruthless' England Surges Past Senegal 3-0 to Set Up France Quarter-Final

The impressive victory extended England's' all-time unbeaten run against African teams to 21 games, including eight in World Cups.

Dec 5, 2022

By Reuters

South Korea Sinks Portugal, Storms Into Knockout Stage Edging Past Uruguay on Goal Difference

In the Uruguay-Ghana tie, the African side lost 0-2, but despite the win, Uruguay could not make it to the next stage as the Asian side pipped them to the post on a better goal difference.

Dec 3, 2022

By IANS

Tunisia Fail to Advance to Knockout Round Despite Beating France 1-0

In a tactic designed to rest his stars for the Round of 16, French manager Didier Deschamps gave players who generally see very little of the pitch a taste of the action.

Dec 1, 2022

By Reuters

USA Thrashes Iran 1-0 to Reach Knockout Stage, Will Face Netherlands in Pre-Quarter

The US, returning to the World Cup for the first time in eight years, finished with five points with one win and two draws and sailed into the knock outs as group runners up.

Nov 30, 2022

By IANS

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