The Philippine women's national football team By NIKOLE JAVIER The Philippine women’s national football team is looking to make it past the first round of the 2024 Paris Olympics Qualifiers. The 53rd-ranked in the world team was drawn into Group E with Hong Kong (No. 77), Tajikistan (No....
PARIS (AFP) — 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, Dec. 28. Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe reacts after missing a...
Watch parties stayed until the wee hours to witness what is probably the biggest sports spectacle – the FIFA World Cup. The final contest turned out to be a classic duel between two of the best players, Lionel Messi of Argentina and Kylian Mbappe of France. The contest lasted for 120 minutes, as...
DOHA (AFP) — For his legions of admirers, the debate about Lionel Messi's right to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history is officially over. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (center) lifts the FIFA World Cup Trophy as he celebrates with Argentina's forward Lautaro Martinez and...
DOHA (AFP) — Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday, Dec. 18, as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time. Argentina's captain and...
DOHA (AFP) — Thirty-seven club trophies, seven Ballon D'Or awards and six European Golden Boots. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi celebrates after defeating Croatia 3-0 in the Qatar 2022 World Cup football semifinal match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of...
DOHA (AFP) — An inspired Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot and Julian Alvarez struck twice as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday, Dec. 13, to reach its second World Cup final in eight years. Argentina's forward Julian Alvarez (right) celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring his...
By now, Korean football player Cho Gue-sung is experiencing a surge in popularity after appearing in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. With his good looks, Cho Gue-sung, 24, caught the attention of World Cup fans and Korean celebrities. Korea's player No. 9 Cho Gue-sung's popularity has exploded...
DOHA (AFP) — Neymar said Saturday, Dec. 10, he was "psychologically destroyed" by Brazil's elimination from the World Cup in a penalty shootout defeat to Croatia and admitted it hurt more than any other loss in his career. Brazil's forward Neymar is consoled by teammates after they lost the...
DOHA (AFP) — Defending champion France edged past England 2-1 on Saturday, Dec. 10, as Harry Kane missed a late penalty in the World Cup quarterfinals, after Morocco became the first African team ever to reach the last four. Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Qatar 2022...
DOHA (AFP) — Brazil crashed out of the World Cup after penalty shootout drama against Croatia on Friday, Dec. 9, while Argentina survived a furious comeback from the Netherlands to also win on spot kicks. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi celebrates after defeating Netherlands in the penalty...
DOHA (AFP) — Portugal dismantled Switzerland 6-1 to charge into the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday, Dec. 6, as Goncalo Ramos started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and scored the first hat-trick of the tournament. Portugal's forward Goncalo Ramos celebrates after scoring his team's fifth...
