World Cup

Messi Back on Home Pitch

Lionel Messi is expected to make his first appearance for Paris Saint-Germain since his World Cup triumph in a Ligue 1 clash at home against Angers on Wednesday, as the Qatar-owned club look to tie the Argentine down to a new contract.

Ronaldo Dons New Colors

Portugese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will be unveiled before thousands of fans at Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr club on Tuesday, a spokesman said, after sealing a shock move estimated at more than 200 million euros.

Mbappe: "Never Recover" From World Cup Loss

Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

Messi, Mbappe Resume Playing Season

World Cup winner Lionel Messi is set to return to work at Paris Saint-Germain next week, his club coach Christophe Galtier said on Tuesday. PSG's other World Cup players, notably Kylian Mbappe and Neymar "will be available for the match tomorrow (Wednesday)", said Galtier.

Argentina #1 But Ranked #2 - FIFA

CAF President Lauds African Teams Performance at World Cup

Reflecting on the performance of the five African teams at World Cup, CAF President, Patrice Motsepe said on Wednesday that the national team “made all of us in Africa proud.” Speaking on Wednesday, Motsepe reviewed the world tournament that was incredibly successful for the continent, particularly for Morocco's historic run to the semi-finals. Motsepe expressed optimism that an African team would go to the World Cup final. “The main objective is indeed, an African nation will indeed win the World Cup. We have to believe,” Motsepe added.

Morocco Seeks Diplomatic Gains

Morocco is hoping its unprecedented World Cup exploits can help it win friends and influence people, especially among an Arab public opposed to its 2020 rapprochement with Israel.

Sea of Argentines Gather for World Cup Trophy Parade

Argentine football fans gathered on Tuesday at the Obelisk in the heart of the nation's capital, Buenos Aires, to await the arrival of their squad so they could get a close-up look at the treasured World Cup in captain Lionel Messi's hands.

Argentina Exults in World Cup Victory

Millions of ecstatic Argentine football fans are cheering their heroes as the World Cup winners, led by captain Lionel Messi, began their open-top bus parade of the capital Buenos Aires on Tuesday following their sensational victory over France.

Africa Will Win World Cup in '15-20 Years': Morocco Coach

Morocco's coach Walid Regragui said he believes an African team will win the World Cup in the next "15 to 20 years" after his team finished fourth in Qatar.

Messi Triumphs, Argentina Wins 2022 World Cup

Argentina won their third World Cup after beating the reigning champions France 4-2 in a penalty shootout. Lionel Messi finally captured the sport's top honor.