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Argentina have ascended to second place in the FIFA rankings, trailing only quarter-finalists Brazil, FIFA, the global governing body announced on Thursday. Lionel Messi’s side, who lifted the trophy in Qatar on Sunday, move up one place, as do runners-up France, who are now third, with Belgium dropping to fourth. …

At his majestic best, their talisman ended his international career with a much-awaited World Cup. Lionel Messi earned the Tango their third World Cup after defeating France 4-2 on penalties after the most thrilling final in the history of the international championship.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, has inaugurated Abu Dhabi Cycling Club’s integrated cycling hub on Hudayriyat Island. The first facility of its kind in the Middle East, the hub offers …

rance qualified to the Qatar 2022’s final for second straight time after narrowly defeating Morocco 2-0. The heavily Pride of Africa–supporting crowd at Al Bayt Stadium was silenced by France only five minutes after the starting whistle. France continued to assault throughout the remainder of the half with Olivier Giroud …

It’s again their talisman’s talent that inspired the Tango to FIFA World Cup’s final. Messi was again the watchword for today’s crucial victory over a stubborn opponent but the talent had the final say at the end. At 35, the 7-time Ballon d’Or winner could hardly be playing any better. …

Mococco extended their dream run at the World Cup on Saturday as they out-thought and out-fought Portugal in a 1-0 win to become the first ever African country to reach the semi-finals thanks to a towering headed goal from Youssef En-Nesyri.

Argentina qualified to the FIFA 2022’s semi-finals after beating the Netherlands on penalties tonight. The hectic tie ended in 2-2 and was only clinched in penalties after the Argentine goalkeeper saved two shots. Now Messi’s team will face Croatia in the semi-final.

Neymar almost secured a matchup with either Argentina or the Netherlands in the semifinals with a spectacular solo goal at the conclusion of the first half of extra time; but it’s Croatia which are now anxiously awaiting the results of Friday’s other quarter-final match. After 117 minutes, Bruno Petkovic equalised, …

After beating Spain in the last 16 of Qatar FIFA 2022 World Cup, Morocco have become the first Arab country to reach the last 8 in the global championship. The historic victory came after the Atlas Lions defeated Spain 3 – 0 on penalties folowing a heroic performance that will …

Despite an underwhelming performance against Poland, Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe showed off some merciless finishing to propel France into the World Cup quarter-finals. Giroud gave France the lead against the odds just before halftime at Al Thumama Stadium, becoming his nation’s all-time leading scorer with 52 goals in the …