Pele has urged Lionel Messi to reconsider his decision to retire from international football, reports Sky Sport. The Barcelona forward quit playing for Argentina after missing in a penalty shoot-out against Chile in last month's Copa America final defeat. It was the fourth time Messi had lost in…

AFP, KINGSTON: It was business as usual for Usain Bolt as he easily qualified for the semi-finals of the men's 100 meters Thursday at the Jamaican…

AFP, KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt said Friday his spot-fixing accomplice Mohammad Amir will be in top form on his return to Test cricket, just like boxer Muhammad Ali was after his suspension from boxing. Pakistan take on England in the first of four Tests at Lord's from July 14…

AFP, LONDON: Eugenie Bouchard said she was feeling the joy flowing again at Wimbledon after a torrid year that saw her high-flying career plunge into…

Saudi Arabia was  unanimously elected as the International Cricket Council’s 39th associate member during its Full Council meeting in Edinburgh on Thursday. Saudi Cricket Centre (SCC) has been an Affiliate Member of the ICC since 2003 and, as per the 2014 census, boasts 4,350 cricketers and…

AFP, CARDIFF: Joe Root has praised the "ruthlessness" and "clarity" shown by fellow England batsman Jason Roy following the Surrey star's century-making exploits in the ongoing one-day international series against Sri Lanka. Roy made 112 not out as he and opening partner Alex…

AFP, MARSEILLE: Cristiano Ronaldo took his "dream" of an international title another step closer when Portugal beat Poland in a penalty shootout…

AFP, MADRID: Vicente del Bosque quit as Spain's coach after the defending champions crashed out of Euro 2016, ending one of football's most successful managerial dynasties. Del Bosque, 65, won a World Cup and a European Championship in a glorious era for Spanish football. He also won the Champions…

AFP, ANNECY (FRANCE): The jokes have been doing the rounds on social media since Iceland's stunning 2-1 victory over England put them in the Euro…

AFP, SAO PAULO: Brazilian striker Neymar will sign a new five-year contract with Barcelona this week, his agents said Thursday, ending speculation over his future at the Spanish champions. The international, 24, is widely regarded as one of the finest talents in world football and is part of the much-feared…

AFP, BORDEAUX: Europe's titans clash on Saturday when Germany and Italy meet in the plum Euro 2016 quarter-final with huge stakes for both countries.…

AFP, MARSEILLE: Poland's heartbreaking Euro 2016 quarter-final exit to Portugal on penalties should not dampen optimism of great things to come, insisted coach Adam Nawalka. Jakub Blaszczykowski's spot-kick was saved by Rui Patricio as Portugal prevailed 5-3 in the shootout after Renato Sanches…