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KUALA LUMPUR: National muay thai fighter Ahmad Nor Iman Aliff Rakib, better known as Alif Rakib, created his own piece of history when he emerged as the interim ONE Championship Strawweight Muay Thai world champion after defeating Thai…

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Red Giants (SRG) are determined to immediately address the weaknesses that led to a narrow 1-2 defeat to PRO Esports from Cambodia in the opening match of the Mid Season Cup x Esports World Cup (MSC x EWC)…

ZURICH: Former President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Sepp Blatter, has urged the global football community to remove Gianni Infantino from the leadership of the world governing body. Infantino…

KUALA LUMPUR: Four young national athletes have achieved a proud accomplishment by successfully qualifying for the 2026 World Athletics Under-20 (U-20) Championships in Oregon, United States, from 5 to 9 August. The four athletes…

KUALA LUMPUR: The SUKMA Selangor 2026 Secretariat has to date reduced the hosting cost for this edition of the Games by 67 per cent compared to the original cost. Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Mordi Bimol, said that the…

LONDON: FIFA has launched an investigation into possible disciplinary breaches by Argentina following the team's defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, reported PA Media/dpa. Immediately after the final whistle was blown in…

KUALA LUMPUR: The clash with Thailand on 1 August is the most anticipated match for Harimau Malaya midfielder Aliff Haiqal Lokman Hakim Lau in the 2026 ASEAN Cup campaign. However, before facing Thailand, Tan Cheng Hoe's squad…

MIAMI: Didier Deschamps admitted that he was fully responsible for France's lacklustre first-half performance when they lost 4-6 to England in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff. The defeat was a bitter farewell gift for Deschamps…

France striker Kylian Mbappe was crowned winner of the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in the final in New Jersey early Monday morning. The French captain scored 10 goals throughout the tournament…

EAST RUTHERFORD: Spain emerged as the 2026 World Cup champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final held at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Ferran Torres emerged as Spain's hero when he…