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World Cup finals record goal-scorer Just Fontaine dies 01 Mar 2023 - 01:10 pm
Former French football player Just Fontaine shows his jersey before the start of the French L1 football match Olympique de Marseille (OM) versus Toulouse at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, on October 19, 2014. Photo by BORIS HORVAT / AFP
Shukran Qatar: Infantino hails ‘incredible’ World Cup 01 Mar 2023 - 08:09 am
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FIFA faces questions for supermodel role before Women's World Cup 28 Feb 2023 - 10:14 pm
Brazilian model Adriana Lima stands on stage during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 ceremony in Paris on February 27, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Scandal-hit French football chief Noel Le Graet quits 28 Feb 2023 - 07:04 pm
In this file photo taken on June 05, 2019 French Football Federation President Noel Le Graet addresses delegates at the 69th FIFA Congress at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in Paris. - Le Graet resigned on February 28, 2023, after months of accusations of sexual and psychological harassment. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Alaba abused, Croatia coach critical following FIFA awards 28 Feb 2023 - 05:38 pm
France and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe and Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi receive awards for the FIFA FIFPRO men's World11 during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 ceremony in Paris on February 27, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Chelsea coach Potter reaches critical point as losses mount 28 Feb 2023 - 05:26 pm
Chelsea's coach Graham Potter is under serious pressure given his results. Photo: Adrian Dennis/AFP
Chairperson of Sudanese Sovereignty Council receives message from South Sudan's president 28 Feb 2023 - 05:24 pm
FILE PHOTO: General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan attends a news conference during the International Conference in support of Sudan at the Temporary Grand Palais in Paris, France, May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has knee ligament damage 28 Feb 2023 - 03:20 pm
Photo credit: Chelsea FC
'Focused' Klinsmann motivated to bring success to South Korea 28 Feb 2023 - 11:44 am
This photo taken on February 28, 2023 shows Michael Muller, chairman of the National Team Committee of the Korea Football Association (KFA), holding a press conference following the appointment of Germany's Jurgen Klinsmann as the new head coach of South Korea's national football team in Seoul. (Photo by yonhap / YONHAP / AFP)
Messi named FIFA's Best Player of the year  28 Feb 2023 - 12:44 am
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Argentina's World Cup-winning coach Scaloni to stay till 2026 - federation 27 Feb 2023 - 09:37 pm
In this file photo taken on December 18, 2022 Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni watches his players from the touchline during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
'No days off' as Man Utd eye more Silverware 27 Feb 2023 - 08:00 pm
Manchester United's French defender Raphael Varane holds the trophy as Manchester United players celebrate their win after the English League Cup final football match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium, north-west London on February 26, 2023 (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP)
Lewandowski may miss Copa del Rey Clasico with hamstring strain 27 Feb 2023 - 03:12 pm
Almeria's Brazilian defender Rodrigo Ely (L) fights for the ball with Barcelona's Polish forward Robert Lewandowski during the Spanish League football match between UD Almeria and FC Barcelona at the Municipal Stadium of the Mediterranean Games in Almeria, on February 26, 2023. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP)
Jurgen Klinsmann named coach of South Korea 27 Feb 2023 - 12:12 pm
In this file photo taken on January 19, 2020 Hertha Berlin's German head coach Jurgen Klinsmann is seen prior to kick off in the German first division Bundesliga football match Hertha Berlin v Bayern Munich in Berlin. Photo by Ronny Hartmann / AFP
Holders Al Hilal trounce Al Duhail to reach AFC Champions League final 27 Feb 2023 - 09:30 am
Al Hilal’s Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo (top) leaps to head the ball during the AFC Champions League semi-final against Al Duhail at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha yesterday. AFP
Newcastle's work 'starts again' after League Cup final defeat, says Howe 26 Feb 2023 - 11:37 pm
Newcastle United's English head coach Eddie Howe applauds supporters on the pitch after the English League Cup final football match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium, north-west London on February 26, 2023. - Manchester United beat Newcastle 2-0 to win League Cup (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP)
Leaders Barca shocked by Almeria in second Liga defeat 26 Feb 2023 - 10:56 pm
Barcelona's midfielder Gavi (centre) fights for the ball with Almeria's Brazilian defender Rodrigo Ely (L) and Almeria's Spanish defender Chumi during the Spanish League match between UD Almeria and FC Barcelona at the Municipal Stadium of the Mediterranean Games in Almeria, on February 26, 2023. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP)
Man Utd win League Cup to end six-year trophy drought 26 Feb 2023 - 10:26 pm
Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Casemiro celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of the English League Cup final football match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium, north-west London on February 26, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP)

Formula One

File image for representation McLaren hit by fuel-supply issue during F1 testing
McLaren British driver Lando Norris celebrates with the trophy on the podium after finishing the race third to win the world championship title at the end of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 7, 2025. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP) How Lando Norris won the F1 title
McLaren’s Lando Norris at the Lusail International Circuit ahead of the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix 2025 yesterday. Qatar GP: Norris eyes world crown as Verstappen targets perfect weekend
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic leads a movement session at the Lusail International Circuit track yesterday. AFP Stage set for Formula 1 spectacle at Lusail International Circuit

NBA

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 28, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jason Miller/Getty Images/AFP LeBron in tears during rout in possible Cleveland farewell
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against Svi Mykhailiuk #10 of the Utah Jazz during the second half on November 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP LeBron debuts in NBA record 23rd season as Pistons win streak hits 11
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Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat handles the ball against Jaren Jackson Jr. #8 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at FedExForum on October 24, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. Justin Ford/Getty Images/AFP Heat and Blazers win first NBA games since Rozier and Billups arrests

Cricket

File photo: Pakistan and India fans cheer before the start of the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 international cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on September 14, 2025. (Photo by Fadel Senna / AFP) Pakistan boycott of India match raises revenue concerns for ICC and cricket boards
Pakistan's Saim Ayub plays a shot during the third Twenty20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 1, 2026. (Photo by Arif ALI / AFP) Pakistan cleared to play T20 World Cup but boycott India match: govt
India's Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav celebrate their team's win at the end of the third Twenty20 between India and New Zealand at Guwahati on January 25, 2026. (Photo by Biju BORO / AFP) Bowlers, Abhishek fire India to T20 series win over New Zealand
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