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Brazil's legend cancer has advanced, says doctors and he will spend Christmas in hospital

Committee members include Shahid Afridi, Shafqat Rana, Haroon Rashid, Sana Mir, Shakeel Shaikh and others

Striker celebrating Argentina’s World Cup win breaks the record held by a photo of an egg

CEO Johnson says strong action necessary to win back trust ahead of Women’s World Cup

Three-time Grand Slam champion vows to compete as long as his body remains in good shape

FFF says it intends to file legal complaint against ‘authors of hateful remarks’ after World Cup final

Company sees spike in ‘bisht’ sales ever since Qatar’s emir placed it over Messi’s shoulders

Augusta National chairman Ridley says major championship will keep ‘current criteria’ for 2023 entrants

De Zerbi says club’s Argentine midfielder was one of the best players in Qatar

Veteran promoter says world heavyweight champions will fight in ‘first four months of next year’

Updated rules won’t allow ‘religious and personal comments’ in motorsports

Japanese city pulls out to hold poll to gauge support for 2030 Winter Games after corruption scandal

American veteran will be part of both Australian Open, Auckland WTA tournaments

Country hopes to win Arab public back after its 2020 rapprochement with Israel

Move comes after pitch invasion leaves player, referee injured during A-League derby

Italian coach says he remains focused on his role with Spanish club despite reports linking him to Brazil

The most diverse knockout stage in tournament's history was evidence of sport's expanding reach

Ballon D'Or winner says he made ‘efforts and mistakes’ after 97 appearances for Les Bleus

Country's refereeing association searches for new president following drugs scandal

New insect species was named after Djokovic; Eight-time winner Federer was denied entry into Wimbledon grounds

Textor-owned Eagle Football Holding acquires eighth-ranked side in deal worth more than 800m euros

Messi and co’s World Cup win has helped crisis-ridden nation forget their woes, at least for now

Messi: ‘What more could there be after this?’; Toni: He (Nadal) has never seen a point he's not dying to win

Gulf state eyeing hosting rights for 2036 Games after successfully staging football spectacle

Millions of compatriots desperate to catch a glimpse of Messi, coveted trophy on team's arrival

Argentine manager praises his players for ‘breaking their backs’ to win title in Qatar

World number one says he needs enough time to train after recovering from abdominal injury

Argentine star joined by players like Ronaldo, Lewandowski, Suarez, Mueller who will not be seen on biggest stage

Messi and co’s World Cup win is a much-needed escape for country embroiled in economic turmoil

As World Cup in Qatar culminates, rights groups want country to continue labour reforms

Forward’s hat-trick in fighting loss shows young talent has future in control

After 2022 spectacle in Qatar comes to an end, eyes are now on 2026 extravaganza

Argentine player adorned the Arab robe at the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022

Media showers superlatives on Argentine football superstar after World Cup win

Residents of community and nearby areas created festive atmosphere to celebrate month-long spectacle

Canadian swimmer clocks 54.05sec to demolish American Dahlia’s previous mark

Football Association announces 52-year-old will lead team’s campaign for Euro 2024

Football great issues statement, saying ‘sport has power to be a force for good in the world’

Morocco coach says nine slots for continent in 2026 event will be good learning experience

Media reports suggest manager wishes to see out his contract, targets Euro 2024 title

Johnson vows tough sanctions after fans storm pitch, attack keeper during A-League match

Midfielder to play on for Croatia until 2023, after leading them to bronze medal in Qatar

‘We’re going to win’ Argentina waits in hope for World Cup title

Federation’s president says they had been preparing for this moment ‘for several years’

Coach Deschamps says World Cup holders’ opponents won’t be in stands, but on ground

Former winner says performing on football’s biggest stage requires courage

Whatever the ending, Qatar delivered duly

It was incredible night of fluctuating fortunes, delivering one of all-time great finals to cap wonderful tournament

French forward can become youngest (24) after Pele (21) to win two World Cups

Cold-like symptoms force three key players to miss training session ahead of World Cup final