![Messi and Modric: Two greats looking to cement their legacies with World Cup glory Messi and Modric: Two greats looking to cement their legacies with World Cup glory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670889157_TBLIONELMESSI.jpg)
Messi and Modric: Two greats looking to cement their legacies with World Cup glory
After overcoming favourites Brazil on penalties, it is Croatia and Luka Modric who will vie to deny Lionel Messi his fairy-tale ending.
Mon Dec 12 2022
!['It was in our hands' Casemiro rues 'painful' nature of Brazil's World Cup exit 'It was in our hands' Casemiro rues 'painful' nature of Brazil's World Cup exit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670633672_Casemirolamented.jpg)
'It was in our hands' Casemiro rues 'painful' nature of Brazil's World Cup exit
Casemiro lamented the way Brazil let a semi-final place escape their grasp after the World Cup favourites suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat against Croatia on Friday.
Sat Dec 10 2022
![Croatia 1-1 Brazil (aet, 4-2 pens): Neymar matches Pele but World Cup favourites crash out Croatia 1-1 Brazil (aet, 4-2 pens): Neymar matches Pele but World Cup favourites crash out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670628809_WorldCupquarterfin.jpg)
Croatia 1-1 Brazil (aet, 4-2 pens): Neymar matches Pele but World Cup favourites crash out
Brazil seemed destined for the semi-finals when Neymar scored his 77th international goal, matching the great Pele but...
Fri Dec 09 2022
![Lovren 'does not see any disrespect' in Brazil's dancing goal celebrations Lovren 'does not see any disrespect' in Brazil's dancing goal celebrations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670458004_Brazilsdancinggoa.jpg)
Lovren 'does not see any disrespect' in Brazil's dancing goal celebrations
Dejan Lovren does not "see any disrespect" in Brazil's dancing goal celebrations as his Croatia team prepares to face off against the World Cup favourites.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![Soccer - Messi names France and Brazil as favourites to win World Cup Soccer - Messi names France and Brazil as favourites to win World Cup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666163758_LionelMessi.jpg)
Soccer - Messi names France and Brazil as favourites to win World Cup
Messi said the defending champions France and Brazil have a core group of players who have played together for a long time.
Wed Oct 19 2022
![The 21 films in competition at Cannes The 21 films in competition at Cannes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652405813_DavidCronenberg.jpg)
The 21 films in competition at Cannes
The festival includes movies from four past winners of the top prize Palme d'Or, as well as several cult favourites.
Fri May 13 2022
![Azizulhasni, Pandelela among candidates for 2019/20 Sportsman, Sportswoman awards Azizulhasni, Pandelela among candidates for 2019/20 Sportsman, Sportswoman awards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639494929_pandelelaazizulh.jpg)
Azizulhasni, Pandelela among candidates for 2019/20 Sportsman, Sportswoman awards
Track cycling champion Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang and diving queen Datuk Pandelela Rinong, are among the nominees vying for the 2019/2020 National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards.
Tue Dec 14 2021
![Malaysia Cup final: Night of the underdogs as City slickers tame Southern Tigers Malaysia Cup final: Night of the underdogs as City slickers tame Southern Tigers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638315384_juaraanTMPialaMal.jpg)
Malaysia Cup final: Night of the underdogs as City slickers tame Southern Tigers
KL City FC produced a scintillating brand of counter-attacking football to stun favourites and defending champions JDT 2-0 in the final of the prestigious Malaysia Cup at the National Stadium tonight.
Tue Nov 30 2021
![Veggie satay: Singapore lab cooks up Asian favourites, minus the meat Veggie satay: Singapore lab cooks up Asian favourites, minus the meat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620814188_SINGAPORE.jpg)
Veggie satay: Singapore lab cooks up Asian favourites, minus the meat
Flavour specialists and food scientists create vegetarian versions of traditionally meaty dishes that taste like the real thing.
Thu May 13 2021
![Ramadan buffets still popular for breaking-the-fast Ramadan buffets still popular for breaking-the-fast](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618487140_TBBufetRamadan.jpg)
Ramadan buffets still popular for breaking-the-fast
After missing out in 2020, Ramadan buffets are making a strong come-back, and are the favourites for breaking-the-fast despite the need to adhere to strict SOPs to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Thu Apr 15 2021
![Wisma Putra presents multinational virtual orchestra to celebrate National Day Wisma Putra presents multinational virtual orchestra to celebrate National Day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598866611_concertprogramme.jpg)
Wisma Putra presents multinational virtual orchestra to celebrate National Day
The orchestra, conducted by Ahmad Muriz Che Rose, featured national favourites Negaraku, Cindai, Puteri Santubong, Warisan, Tanah Pusaka, Bahtera Merdeka and Malaysia Prihatin.
Mon Aug 31 2020
![BWF World Junior Championships: Malaysia storm into mixed team final BWF World Junior Championships: Malaysia storm into mixed team final](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/41507900190_BWF.jpg)
BWF World Junior Championships: Malaysia storm into mixed team final
Malaysia stormed into the 2017 BWF World Junior Championships mixed team final after thrashing favourites South Korea 3-0.
Fri Oct 13 2017
![Messi and Ronaldo duel to be world's best again Messi and Ronaldo duel to be world's best again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/81502983692_LionelMessiCristi.jpg)
Messi and Ronaldo duel to be world's best again
The pair, who have dominated the global award in its varied forms for a decade, will be favourites to collect yet another accolade amid the 24-strong list of the world's best.
Thu Aug 17 2017
![Soccer: Rooney rejoins Everton from Manchester United Soccer: Rooney rejoins Everton from Manchester United](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61499605197_WayneRooney.jpg)
Soccer: Rooney rejoins Everton from Manchester United
Manchester United's former England soccer captain Wayne Rooney has rejoined boyhood favourites Everton from their Premier League rivals.
Sun Jul 09 2017
![New Rolling Stones album rekindles Chicago-blues love affair New Rolling Stones album rekindles Chicago-blues love affair](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/71475917279_RollingStones.jpg)
New Rolling Stones album rekindles Chicago-blues love affair
"This album is a homage to our favourites, people that kicked us off in playing music, that was the reason we started a band," charismatic frontman Mick Jagger said.
Sun Nov 27 2016