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Messi and Qatar bask in FIFA World Cup glory

Argentinian players recreated the enduring image of the last time they tasted World Cup glory in 1986. Updated 20 Dec, 2022 10:45am

FIFA World Cup closing ceremony held in front of empty stands

The choice of holding National Day celebrations together with the World Cup backfired spectacularly. Updated 19 Dec, 2022 10:02am

Soccer culture in US to surprise people at next World Cup: Lalas

DOHA: Alexi Lalas is 52 but he can still put in a shift as a footballer; albeit on a smaller pitch than normal, a... Published 19 Dec, 2022 07:05am

World Cup coming to Canada huge for football development: De Rosario

De Rosario attributes change in mindset to the fact that Canada Soccer has learnt how to treat the players. Updated 19 Dec, 2022 10:10am

Messi upstages Mbappe by barest of margins to achieve eternal greatness

Mbappe’s France team-mates wilted while Messi’s Argentina mates rose to the occasion. Updated 19 Dec, 2022 09:59am

Argentina, Messi taste glory at long last

Mbappe single-handedly brought France back into game with a hat-trick... Published 19 Dec, 2022 07:01am

Lloris eyes history as France battle virus spread

“Despite the virus in the camp, we have to finish the job,” French player Hugo Lloris says. Published 18 Dec, 2022 09:32am

FOOTBALL: A SCRIBE IN QATAR

While players fight their battles on field, sports journalists are busy in their own day-to-day struggles as they cover games. Published 18 Dec, 2022 04:40am

Orsic’s wonder goal sees Croatia finish third

Mislav Orsic’s 42nd-minute wonder-strike sees Croatia edge this 2-1, giving Modric a winning sendoff. Updated 18 Dec, 2022 09:27am

Lloris eyes history as France battle virus spread

“Despite the virus in the camp, we have to finish the job,” the French captain says. Updated 18 Dec, 2022 09:13am

Small details to decide classic final between Messi’s Argentina and Mbappe’s France

THE World Cup in Qatar has seen an increase in playing time yet its climax between France and Argen­tina on Sunday... Published 18 Dec, 2022 04:38am

‘Trust’ takes Argentina to brink of glory

“We kept trusting our team,” says Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni while hoping to give Messi the best sendoff possible. Updated 18 Dec, 2022 09:38am

Small details to decide World Cup final between Messi’s Argentina, Mbappe’s France

Moments such as Mbappe's defence-tearing run or Messi's defence-splitting pass could see either side write a new chapter in football history. Updated 17 Dec, 2022 09:47pm

Inaugural edition of 32-team Club World Cup in 2025, says Infantino

DOHA: Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, was an hour late for his scheduled news conference meant for closing... Published 17 Dec, 2022 07:04am

‘With or without World Cup, Messi at par with Maradona’

"Many people want Messi to win because of what he represents in the world and because of the way he interprets football," says Javier Zanetti. Updated 17 Dec, 2022 11:09am

Brazil greats have mixed feelings about Argentina-France final

"We always knew France were the favourites. So it’s a final involving two great teams and may the best team win,” says Roberto Carlos. Updated 17 Dec, 2022 11:13am

Battling Morocco eventually succumb to injuries

DOHA: It was early on in the game — his side trailing, his plan having backfired — that Walid Regragui paced on... Published 16 Dec, 2022 07:16am

France’s strength in depth pulls them through

There were also brilliant performances from Youssouf Fofana, the 23-year-old Monaco midfielder who deputised for Rabiot, and Ibrahima Konate. Published 16 Dec, 2022 07:16am

Messi gears up to deliver glory in his last act with Argentina

ARGENTINA’S football has always been about deity and devotion; love transcending to passion with madness at its... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:15am

France end pugnacious Morocco’s ‘dream run’

With the 2-0 win over Morocco, France advance to a classic final against Argentina. Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:15am