Bold, independent coverage of Malaysian politics, business and current affairs.
The trial examining Diego Maradona's 2020 death has been suspended after court discovered kidney test results belonging to his father were wrongly attributed to the football legend, prompting judges to order seizure of authentic medical records.
Lionel Messi returned to action for Inter Miami on Wednesday, taking the field as a half-time substitute in a 3-2 loss to Leon in the Leagues Cup. The appearance comes just days after his father Jorge's death and an emotional social media statement expressing uncertainty about his future in football.
FIFA has appointed a disciplinary prosecutor to investigate potential breaches by Argentina following their World Cup final loss to Spain, including post-match incidents involving midfielder Leandro Paredes.
Argentina's President Javier Milei has been prohibited by Brazil's highest court from visiting former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving house arrest while facing legal proceedings.
Thomas Tuchel's England fell to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, prompting tactical scrutiny. However, analysts argue that defending champion Argentina's experience and Lionel Messi's exceptional performance were equally responsible for the defeat.
Lionel Messi continues his remarkable World Cup journey at 39, sharing the tournament's leading scorer position with eight goals as Argentina faces England in the quarter-finals.