ANKARA: Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina thrashed Bolivia 6-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.

Messi, the 37-year-old Miami forward, struck three goals, including the opener at Buenos Aires’ Mas Monumental.

The former Ba…

TRIPOLI: Nigerian national football team players refused to play a match in Libya after stranding at an airport for over 12 hours on Monday.

The Super Eagles players and staff flew out to Libya on Sunday night but were diverted to the Al Abraq Intern…

ISTANBUL: FIFA will initiate a dialogue on a specific aspect of football’s transfer rules following the Lassana Diarra ruling, the world governing body of football confirmed on Monday.

“FIFA sees the Diarra decision as an opportunity to keep moderniz…