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The 2022 Fifa World Cup was hosted by Qatar, with a total of 32 teams from around the world comepting at the event. France, the winners of the previous World Cup, were beaten by Argentina in a 4-2 penalty shoot-out following a 3-3 draw.
It is inevitable that big sports events will be used to make political points, but sport offers an opportunity to bring nations together, instead of driving them further apart.
Climax of World Cup a memorable affair in controversial Qatar competition tainted by claims of corruption, deaths of migrant workers and human rights abuses.
An event that was preceded by controversy has become an exciting tournament thanks to the many surprises on the pitch. And now, a billion people worldwide are expected to join in a common purpose of watching and enjoying the final
At the World Cup, Japan, South Korea and Australia have shown what Asian nations are capable of; it’s now time for the world’s most populous nation to find 11 players who can emulate the triumphs of other teams from the region.
- It took hours of waiting, pricey hotel room and exhausting chase, but it was all worth it as he eventually got blurry selfie with Argentina icon
- ‘He’s not just an athlete, he’s an artist,’ Liu Yuhang says – ‘He’s given me more meaning in life and become a kind of belief for me’
From the football field to high fashion, Sam Li Sirong is making waves as a rising star in both industries … here’s everything you need to know about the 19-year-old
Qatar-linked bid aims to elevate the country to ‘position of visibility and legitimacy’, as it seeks to boost ties with Asia, rest of the world.
Eileen Gu’s double gold medal-winning performance at Beijing Winter Olympics earns her nod in World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award, while likes of Lionel Messi and Iga Swiatek headline sportsmen and women categories.
It’s no secret that Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo loves a bit of luxury … here are 7 of his most expensive watches, from Hublot to Girard-Perregaux
Streaming service commissions docu-series on 2 of the biggest events on the sporting calendar, while season 5 of ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ will premiere on February 23.
Lionel Messi tattoos are among the most requested skin art in Argentina after the team’s World Cup victory, followed by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who was crucial in the final match.
It’s been a fabulous year for Asian stars, from Squid Game’s HoYeon Jung and Marvel’s Simu Liu and Park Seo-joon to Michelle Yeoh – here’s a look back at 2022’s breakthrough icons
Family members visited the legendary Pele at Sao Paulo hospital where he is suffering from worsening cancer as well as kidney and heart problems.
Argentina goalkeeper was seen holding a baby doll with its face covered by photo of France’s Kylian Mbappe during victory parade.
The South Korea captain, who scored a goal at the Qatar World Cup, loves Ferrari, Maserati, Patek Philippe and Rolex, but also donates generously
Celebrity chef was widely criticised after enthusiastically posing for photos with surprised Argentina players including a bemused and irritated Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi sets yet another record after social media post celebrating Argentina’s World Cup win in Qatar racks up more than 65 million likes.
Argentina’s World Cup heroes abandon an open-top bus parade in Buenos Aires as millions of ecstatic fans flood onto the streets and bring the city to a standstill.
Readers discuss how hosting the tournament will help Chinese football, Hong Kong’s strengths as an insurance hub, and why tourists are not flocking back to the city.
Captain Lionel Messi and the team waved at fans from a bus as they carried the Fifa World Cup trophy aloft after securing the country’s third title in Qatar on Sunday.
The 2022 World Cup champ and Instagram influencer were childhood friends before their OTT ‘wedding of the century’ in Argentina – so what’s her life like as the wife of one of football’s biggest stars?
World Cup winners Argentina, led by captain Lionel Messi, arrive in the nation’s capital city Buenos Aires to tens of thousands of fans.
French President Emmanuel Macron was an unmissable presence at the final, even making an appearance in the team’s changing room to deliver an emotional postgame pep talk.
Malls soak up atmosphere and dollars, with some that broadcast matches recording more than 20 per cent uptick in business for the month-long spectacle.
As Lionel Messi defined an era with his World Cup victory with Argentina, so another came to an end as the curtain fell on Qatar 2022 in the most spectacular fashion.
Scenes of Lionel Messi being draped in a black bisht by Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim as he lifted the World Cup trophy have sparked controversy online.
Lionel Messi left the World Cup stage for the final time in the most dramatic way possible on Sunday, headlining a lengthy list of global giants bidding farewell to football’s biggest tournament.
