Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic bagged the top men's award this year. Photographs: Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters Spain's World Cup winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named the Sportswoman of the Year,......

Stimac to remain in charge for 2nd round of WC qualifiers

IMAGE: Having taken charge of the Blue Tigers in 2019, Igor Stimac's contract was last year extended until 2026. Photograph: Ibrahem Alomari/Reuters The under-fire Igor Stimac will remain in......

Messi pips Haaland to win FIFA's best player of 2023

IMAGE: Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami win the 2023 Leagues Cup -- a competition between MLS and Mexico's Liga MX sides -- scoring 10 goals. Photograph: FIFA/Instagram Argentine Lionel Messi......

Beckenbauer, the icon of German sporting success

IMAGE: Franz Beckenbauer was for decades synonymous with Germany's success on the pitch, as player and then coach. Photograph: Action Images/Reuters Franz Beckenbauer, who has died at the age of......

German World Cup-winning captain and coach Beckenbauer dies at 78

IMAGE: The Germany great was one of the three men to have won the World Cup as player and coach. Photograph: Ina Fassbender/Pool via REUTERS Franz Beckenbauer, one of Germany's greatest soccer......