ANKARA: The English football public has roared at German coach Thomas Tuchel following his announcement as the third foreign manager of the England national team in history on Wednesday.

The 51-year-old, who will officially begin his role with Englan…

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…