‘Muchachos’: How a 2003 hit became the unofficial anthem of Argentina’s World Cup success
By Matias Grez, CNN If you’ve had a catchy tune stuck in your head from the World Cup, it’s likely this one. Heard in the streets of…
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World leaders congratulate Argentina following Qatar World Cup win
By Sammy Mngqosini and David de Sola, CNN United States President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron…
Continue ReadingWhy this has been a culturally unique World Cup
By Don Riddell, CNN This was never going to be a traditional World Cup. Breaking ground in the Middle East and played for the first time in the…
Continue ReadingCapturing Lionel Messi’s viral moment: The story behind the most liked photo on Instagram, told by the photographer who took it
CNN By Matias Grez, CNN Lionel Messi sits on Sergio Aguero’s shoulders, both hands clasped firmly on the World Cup trophy as he holds it aloft.…
Continue ReadingWorld Cup champion Argentina returns home to a jubilant Buenos Aires
By Abel Alvarado, Jessie Yeung and Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad arrived home to a jubilant Buenos Aires on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingWhy Argentina’s win over France was the greatest World Cup final ever
CNN By Ben Morse, CNN It seems only yesterday that Enner Valencia was swatting aside Qatar in the 2022 World Cup’s curtain raiser. As the dust…
Continue ReadingWhy Argentina’s win over France was the greatest World Cup final ever
By Ben Morse, CNN It seems only yesterday that Enner Valencia was swatting aside Qatar in the 2022 World Cup’s curtain raiser. As the dust…
Continue ReadingReaction to Lionel Messi wearing a bisht while lifting the World Cup trophy shows cultural fault lines of Qatar 2022
By Ben Church, CNN After 28 days, 64 games and 172 goals at Qatar 2022, Lionel Messi walked up on the podium at Lusail Stadium to finally get his…
Continue ReadingArgentina’s Lionel Messi says he wants to continue ‘living a few more games being world champion’
By Matias Grez, CNN Ever since he was a young boy growing up in Rosario, Lionel Messi’s ultimate dream was to win the World Cup for Argentina.…
Continue Reading‘We are on top of the world:’ Argentina’s players struggle to find the words to sum up their World Cup triumph
By Ben Church, CNN Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates were certainly made to suffer, but eventually, they got their hands on the World Cup…
Continue ReadingHow the world reacted to ‘the best World Cup final ever’
By Issy Ronald, CNN This World Cup final was a game that seemed to defy comprehension, conventions and any attempt to describe it. How could anything…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi-inspired Argentina wins World Cup after beating France in sensational final
By Ben Church, CNN Lionel Messi’s wait for World Cup glory is finally over after Argentina beat France in a dramatic penalty shootout on…
Continue ReadingWhy the ‘unstoppable’ Kylian Mbappé now wears the crown as world’s best player
By Ben Church, CNN At just 23, Kylian Mbappé has won more in his short career than most players are ever able to achieve. He’s already claimed…
Continue ReadingStepping out of Maradona’s shadow. How Lionel Messi won over the hearts of all of Argentina
By Matias Grez, CNN When engaging in discussions or debates about the greatest players of all time, soccer fans and pundits will often point to…
Continue ReadingBefore dramatic Buffalo Bills victory, game was paused due to fans throwing snowballs onto field
By Jacob Lev, CNN The Buffalo Bills claimed victory in a last-second 32-29 win over the Miami Dolphins Saturday night, a dramatic win after the game…
Continue ReadingWorld Cup final preview: France takes on Argentina in mouthwatering clash
By Alasdair Howorth, CNN After a month of unpredictable results, we are left with two World Cup heavyweights going head-to-head in a mouthwatering…
Continue ReadingExclusive: Ukraine’s presidential office criticizes FIFA for refusing to show Zelensky’s message of peace at World Cup Final
By Matthew Chance, CNN Ukraine’s presidential office is criticizing FIFA for refusing to show a video message from President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Continue ReadingHow has holding a World Cup changed the way the world sees Qatar?
By Issy Ronald, CNN Qatar has been at the center of the world over the last few weeks — and it’s been quite a ride. For Qataris, as well…
Continue ReadingMinnesota Vikings rally from 33-point deficit to complete largest comeback in NFL history
By Homero De la Fuente and Zoe Sottile, CNN The Minnesota Vikings rallied from a 33-point deficit at halftime to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36,…
Continue ReadingCroatia beats Morocco in World Cup third-place playoff match
By Ben Morse, CNN Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the third-place playoff on Saturday as the African side’s historic 2022 World Cup ended in…
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