Lionel Messi and Argentina face crunch game against Poland
By Ben Morse, CNN It was meant to be Lionel Messi’s crowning moment for Argentina — the tournament in which he steps out of Diego…
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USMNT advances to World Cup knockout stage with hard-fought victory over Iran
CNN By Matias Grez, CNN The US Men’s National Team (USMNT) was made to work hard for its place in the World Cup knockout stage, earning a tough…
Continue ReadingWorld Cup broadcaster Fox Sports: US goal scorer Christian Pulisic taken to hospital
By Kevin Dotson, CNN US star forward Christian Pulisic was taken to the hospital after he scored a first-half goal that gave the Americans a crucial…
Continue ReadingChristian Pulisic will ‘hopefully’ play against the Netherlands after injury, says US coach Gregg Berhalter
By Kevin Dotson and Matias Grez, CNN US Men’s National Team (USMNT) forward Christian Pulisic will “hopefully” play against the…
Continue ReadingUSMNT advances to World Cup knockout stage with hard-fought victory over Iran
By Matias Grez, CNN The US Men’s National Team (USMNT) was made to work hard for its place in the World Cup knockout stage, earning a tough 1-0…
Continue ReadingSenegal and Netherlands progress to World Cup knockout stages
By George Ramsay and Alasdair Howorth, CNN Senegal and Netherlands both qualified for the World Cup knockout stages from Group A on Tuesday at Qatar…
Continue ReadingAli Karimi: Iranian soccer great alleges death threats made against him by the Iran government after supporting protesters
By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN Iranian soccer great Ali Karimi has alleged that death threats have been made against him, while his family and close…
Continue ReadingPitch invader with rainbow flag interrupts World Cup match between Portugal and Uruguay
By Ben Morse and Kevin Dotson, CNN The World Cup match between Portugal and Uruguay was briefly interrupted by a pitch invader waving a rainbow flag…
Continue ReadingQatar World Cup chief says between 400 and 500 migrant workers have died in projects connected to the tournament
By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN World Cup chief Hassan Al-Thawadi said that between 400 and 500 migrant workers have died as a result of work done on…
Continue ReadingIran threatened families of national soccer team, according to security source
CNN By Sam Kiley, CNN The families of Iran’s World Cup soccer team have been threatened with imprisonment and torture if the players fail to…
Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo thought he’d scored record-equaling goal — but it wasn’t to be
By Ben Morse, CNN As he sprinted away to the corner flag with his arms spread wide on Monday, Cristiano Ronaldo thought he’d leveled Portugal…
Continue ReadingA match like no other. When the US played Iran at the 1998 World Cup
By Aimee Lewis, CNN “I remember it like it was yesterday,” says Steve Sampson, his face breaking into a smile before spending his Friday…
Continue ReadingIran faces USMNT after days of jibes and bad blood in winner-takes-all World Cup match
By Issy Ronald, CNN After days of political tension and fiery off-pitch jibes between the countries, the knockout stage has already arrived for the…
Continue Reading1 Michigan State football player involved in scuffle with opponent suspended by conference for 8 games, school fined
By Steve Almasy and David Close, CNN The Big Ten Conference has fined Michigan State University $100,000 and suspended Spartans cornerback Khary…
Continue ReadingDeshaun Watson will return to play for the Cleveland Browns Sunday after serving 11-game suspension
By Amir Vera, CNN For the first time in two years, embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson returns to the field for the Cleveland Browns Sunday after…
Continue ReadingIran threatened families of national soccer team, according to security source
By Sam Kiley, CNN The families of Iran’s World Cup soccer team have been threatened with imprisonment and torture if the players fail to…
Continue ReadingMexican boxer Canelo Álvarez apologizes to Lionel Messi: ‘Every day we learn something new’
By Matias Grez, CNN Mexican boxer Saul ‘Canelo’ Álvarez has apologized to Lionel Messi, who he previously accused of disrespecting…
Continue ReadingCasemiro scores stunner to send Brazil through to round of 16 after two entertaining matches on Day 9 of the World Cup
By George Ramsay and Alasdair Howorth, CNN Casemiro’s stunning volley was enough for Brazil to edge Switzerland 1-0 and book its place in the…
Continue ReadingBrazil looks to book place in knockout stage without injured star man Neymar
By Matias Grez, CNN The image of Neymar limping off the pitch, his right ankle visibly swollen, would have left millions of Brazil fans fearing the…
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Iran calls for US to be kicked out of 2022 World Cup after it changes Iran flag on social media to show support for protesters
Iran state media has called for the US to be kicked out of the 2022 World Cup after the United States Soccer Federation changed Iran’s flag on its…
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