Who are Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo’s new team?
Portugal captain has joined the Riyadh-based side on a deal until June 2025.
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Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr
Ronaldo's contract with Al Nassr has been estimated by media to be worth more than 200m euros ($214.5m).
Brazil declares three days of mourning for Pele
The football legend, who is deemed the greatest player of the 20th century, died in Sao Paolo on Thursday.
‘Forever a legend’: World pays tribute to Brazilian star Pele
Lula and Obama join scores of fans hailing the late football 'king' for his historic influence on and off the pitch.
Skills, charisma, mysticism: The life of football legend Pele
The world bids farewell to one of the greatest footballers ever seen.
Brazilian football icon Pele leaves an unparalleled legacy
In his 21-year career, Brazilian footballer became the world's first truly global sporting superstar.
‘The King’ Pele: A lifetime of football memories
Pele was feted as 'The King', a title given to him by playwright Nelson Rodrigues when he was just 17.
Brazilian football legend Pele dies at age 82
Pele, who had a tumour removed from his colon last year, passed away in a Sao Paolo hospital, his agent said.
In 2022, sport brought every imaginable emotion
Be it joy or pain, exhilaration or anguish, relief or regret, sport inspired a wide range of feelings.
Ronaldo dropped because of ‘political ban’, says Erdogan
The Turkish leader says the Portuguese footballer is 'someone who stands for the Palestinian cause'.
Family gather by Pele’s bedside at Sao Paulo hospital
Son of Brazilian football legend joins sisters at Albert Einstein Hospital amid concerns over 82-year-old's health.
Iraq launches ticket sales for upcoming Gulf Cup in Basra
The 2023 Gulf Cup will be the first major football tournament held in Iraq for 40 years.
England’s Sam Curran becomes most expensive IPL player
Punjab Kings agreed to pay $2.23m for the all-rounder at the Indian cricket league's auction of players.
The 10 players who caught our eye at the World Cup
From Musiala to Aboubakar to Amrabat, here are the 10 players that impressed us most at this World Cup.
Morocco’s Atlas Lions receive hero’s welcome on return home
The national team made history in this year’s FIFA World Cup after beating elite teams Belgium, Portugal and Spain.
Argentinians ecstatic as World Cup winners return for parade
Lionel Messi posts photo of him sleeping with World Cup trophy before celebration that draws hundreds of thousands.
Why Qatar 2022 was also Africa’s World Cup
Tournament was an indication of continent's growth, with Morocco's run crowning impressive displays by African teams.
World Cup winners Argentina arrive in Buenos Aires to huge crowds
Thousands line up in the middle of the night to get a glimpse of the team that won one of the greatest World Cup finals.
England cruise towards test history as Ahmed destroys Pakistan
Rehan Ahmed, aged just 18, took five wickets and left England on the brink of historic victory.
Staff picks: My favourite World Cup 2022 moment
From Morocco's fairytale journey to Japan fans cleaning up after the match, here are a few highlights of the World Cup.