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Family of football legend Ali Daei stopped from leaving

The 53-year-old, who has voiced support for anti-government protests, said his family had tried to fly from Tehran to Dubai…

Golfing great Kathy Whitworth dies at 83

Her 88 LPGA victories are the most ever on a professional tour," it said.

The Texan…

Was Argentina's win over France the best ever final?

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand summed up what most of us were thinking after one of the greatest finals in World Cup history.

It…

Lionel Messi finally achieved his World Cup dream as Argentina won their third crown on penalties in one of the greatest finals in the tournament's history.

Argentina won the shootout 4-2 after a spectacular game which developed into the much-anticipated confrontation between…

World Cup 2022 Fans count down the hours to final

History is on the line for both sides. France are aiming to become just the third team to retain the trophy in its 92-year…

World Cup final: Argentina v France - Didier Deschamps aiming for back-to-back triumphs

Les Bleus could become the first country since Brazil in 1962 to retain the trophy, with Deschamps aiming to be the first…

World Cup 2022 France win over Morocco sets up Messi-Mbappe duel many craved

On a night of raw emotion and a cacophony of noise in Al Khor, holders France ended the romantic notions of Morocco, this tournament's…

World Cup Despair and pride for Moroccans as tournament run ends

Supporters gathered across Morocco, in Europe, and in the host nation Qatar were hoping they could overcome their former…