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Lionel Messi overcame a missed penalty to score twice, set a World Cup scoring record and send Argentina into the last 32 LIONEL MESSI said he was “very angry” with himself for missing a penalty — and channelled it into scoring twice to make World Cup history on Monday. The Argentina captain hit a brace […]

Lionel Messi scored twice to become the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to reach the last 32 ARLINGTON: Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history as the captain struck twice to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Austria on Monday and send the champions into the last

France vs Iraq at the World Cup was suspended at half-time due to a severe weather alert, with fans ordered to seek shelter PHILADELPHIA: The World Cup match between France and Iraq was suspended at half-time on Monday due to a severe weather alert, as fans were told to take shelter from an approaching thunderstorm.

US and Iran hold overnight talks in Switzerland as tensions over Lebanon, nuclear issues and regional security threaten progress THE United States expects talks with Iran to continue through the night in Switzerland, a US diplomat told reporters early Monday, as they work to permanently end the Middle East war. The current round of negotiations

Mexican fans rally behind Iran at the 2026 World Cup, citing visa controversies and concerns over the team’s treatment in the US INGLEWOOD: Sporting his Mexico team jersey, soccer fan Alan Romero got up at 4 am on Sunday to drive from Tijuana to Los Angeles, just so he could cheer for Iran in its

Police arrest 349 individuals including 39 wanted persons in four-day Ops Cantas Bersepadu across Selangor KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested 349 individuals, including 39 wanted persons, in 235 raids and inspections carried out under Ops Cantas Bersepadu across Selangor over four days beginning Thursday. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said those

France defender William Saliba admits playing through back pain at the World Cup as Les Bleus target knockout qualification FRANCE centre-half William Saliba said Saturday he has been “gritting his teeth” and playing through the pain at the World Cup after suffering from a back problem for the past few months. The defender was a

Spain aim to silence critics against Saudi Arabia as Luis de la Fuente backs Lamine Yamal to inspire a World Cup response ATLANTA: Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his players have been stung by the criticism that followed a shock 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, but will put that right against Saudi Arabia

Germany reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2014 after Deniz Undav’s dramatic late brace vs Ivory Coast TORONTO: Germany reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014 with a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday. Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice, including the crucial

BUKIT TINGGI: Veggie Nature Farm, the agricultural division under Berjaya Hills Resort, is strengthening its role within the group’s integrated hospitality and sustainability ecosystem at Berjaya Hills, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang. The initiative forms part of the wider operations of Berjaya Corporation Bhd and supports the group’s positioning of Berjaya Hills as a green tourism destination