Sports

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

Argentine forward will hope to fill the last remaining hole on his CV with win against France in final

Golf great says playing event could delay his injury recovery, but spending time with his son is ‘far more important’

World number one youngster wants to play against Serbian star at Australian Open

World body chief Infantino says success of traditional format in Qatar prompts a rethink

Coach sad they didn’t reach World Cup final, but wants his team to win third-place match against Croatia

Argentine striker hoping to get hands on World Cup trophy at fifth attempt in final between heavyweights

World Athletics boss says country’s dual ban will not allow its athletes to compete in coming future

Once criticised for lacking experience, Argentina boss has put his team just one win away from lifting crown

Rantos says governing body acted within law by threatening to expel clubs for joining breakaway league

Says he’s ending his eight-year association with ‘feeling of enormous gratitude’ after World Cup exit

Disgraced former tennis superstar’s attorney says his client has served his prison sentence

Bavarians beat Swedish side Rosengard 4-0, Spanish club crush Benfica 6-2 in Women’s Champions League

Many supporters are cheering on Messi-led side to win World Cup final against France

Hokkaido governor warns regaining trust for hosting 2030 Winter Games won’t be easy following bribery case

Indian javelin thrower topped list of most written about athletes in 2022, followed by Jamaican sprinters

British tennis star has been nominated for Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award in recognition of his gesture

World Cup dream over for country, but fans happy with team’s performance

Ukraine president says athletes from country shouldn’t be allowed in Olympics

Supporters erupt around Champs-Elysees after team’s triumph over Morocco

Saudi-backed golf league will stage 2023 tournaments in Tulsa, Tucson, The Greenbrier

FIFA attempts to accommodate 48 teams at the 2026 edition in North America

Argentine superstar hoping to finally get his hands on biggest trophy of all with victory in World Cup final

Spanish court acquits Brazil football superstar and eight other defendants citing lack of evidence

Football fans pleased with their tiny nation’s run at World Cup which ended in semi-finals

Football union calls for ‘immediate removal’ of Nasr-Azadani’s sentence over anti-govt protests

Manager reminds team ‘there is still one step to go’ to become world champions

Midfielder’s Croatia run out of steam against Messi-inspired Argentina in semi-finals

History-makers look to spring another surprise in Qatar, become first African team to reach final