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‘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

Thousands of fans in Lyari break into song and dance to celebrate Messi and co’s progress to final

Research shows BMX freestyle, karate, skateboarding were among top five with most injuries at 2020 Games

Britain's WBC heavyweight champion says it will be preparation for Usyk bout

Frenchman replaces Binotto, tasked with ending Red Bull’s dominance in Formula One

Defender believes Les Bleus have ‘enough experience’ to tame World Cup’s surprise package in semi-finals

Former Under23s manager says he knows ‘the present and future’ of country’s football better than anyone

Former striker says he cannot get behind his country’s great rivals Argentina to win title

Formula One team’s CEO and Team Principal leaves after they finish last in the championship

AC Milan forward says he only sees Argentina walking away with the trophy in Qatar

South American team’s captain hurled insult at Dutch player Weghorst after their stormy quarter-final

Right-back Kounde says they’ll not take African giant-killers lightly in World Cup semi-final

Dutch cyclist appealed a court ruling after being charged for assaulting two teenagers in September

Monaco star stepped up in absence of Pogba, Kante with his vital performances at World Cup

Ultra Golf Championship, modelled on IPL, will debut in Australia next year with 10 city-based teams