Lionel Messi and Argentina face Australia in next step towards World Cup glory
By George Ramsay, CNN The World Cup has hardly been straightforward for Lionel Messi and Argentina thus far, but they are strong favorites ahead of…
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Netherlands vs. US: Two exciting young teams go head-to-head for place in World Cup quarterfinals
By Matias Grez, CNN The round of 16 match on Saturday between the US Men’s National Team and the Netherlands is one of the more intriguing…
Continue ReadingBrazilian football legend Pelé being treated for a respiratory infection, but in stable condition at hospital
By Stefano Pozzebon and Julia Jones, CNN Brazilian football legend Pelé is being treated for a “respiratory infection,” according to a…
Continue ReadingCameroon scores late winner against Brazil at Qatar 2022 but fails to qualify for knockout stages
By Ben Church, CNN Soccer can be harsh sometimes, just ask Cameroon. The Indomitable Lions became the first team to score against Brazil at Qatar…
Continue ReadingParis Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi says Qatar 2022 is ‘best World Cup ever’
By Jonathan Hawkins and Becky Anderson, CNN Paris Saint-Germain chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi has brushed aside criticism of the Qatar World…
Continue ReadingParis Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi says Qatar 2022 is ‘best World Cup ever’
CNN By Jonathan Hawkins and Becky Anderson, CNN Paris Saint-Germain chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi has brushed aside criticism of the Qatar…
Continue ReadingUruguay beats Ghana in grudge rematch but is eliminated from World Cup after South Korea shocks Portugal
By Matias Grez, CNN Uruguay handed Ghana an unwanted dose of déjà vu on Friday, winning 2-0 and knocking the Black Stars out of the World Cup more…
Continue ReadingFormula One cancels 2023 Chinese Grand Prix amid Covid-19 difficulties
By Sammy Mngqosini and George Ramsay, CNN Formula One has canceled next year’s Chinese Grand Prix in light of Covid-19 difficulties, according…
Continue ReadingChristian Pulisic cleared to play for USMNT on Saturday in round of 16 clash against the Netherlands
By Matias Grez and Homero De la Fuente, CNN The US Men’s National Team had good news for American fans on Friday, tweeting out from their…
Continue ReadingDid the ball cross the line? Japan reaches World Cup knockout stages with hotly debated goal
By George Ramsay, CNN Japan reached the World Cup knockout stages for the fourth time on Thursday — by what appeared to be a matter of…
Continue ReadingBrazil soccer legend Pele thanks supporters during monthly hospital visit
Story by Reuters Brazilian soccer legend Pele on Thursday said in an Instagram post that he is at the hospital for a monthly visit and thanked his…
Continue ReadingThe greatest team to never win the World Cup? How the Brazil side of 1982 became one of the most beloved in history
By Matias Grez, CNN Whenever Socrates walked out onto the pitch, all eyes were on the man they called ‘Doctor.’ As well as being a…
Continue ReadingUruguay and Ghana set for epic rematch 12 years after controversial World Cup quarterfinal clash
By Matias Grez, CNN Uruguay and Ghana’s quarterfinal meeting at South Africa 2010 is widely viewed as one of the most iconic World Cup matches…
Continue ReadingGermany knocked out of World Cup after extraordinary finale to Group E
By Ben Morse, CNN Germany was knocked out of the 2022 World Cup on Thursday after a quite extraordinary finale to Group E, despite beating Costa…
Continue ReadingHall of Famer and two-time Cy Young winner Gaylord Perry dead at age 84
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN Baseball Hall of Famer and two-time Cy Young award winner Gaylord Perry has died at age 84. Cherokee County Coroner…
Continue ReadingCollege Football Playoff will expand to 12 teams starting with 2024-2025 season
By Jacob Lev, CNN The College Football Playoff will expand from four to 12 teams starting with the 2024-2025 season. The tournament board of…
Continue ReadingBelgium knocked out of World Cup after goalless draw with Croatia as head coach Roberto Martinez steps down
By Ben Morse, CNN Belgium was knocked out of the 2022 World Cup on Thursday after a goalless draw with Croatia left it third in Group F. In what was…
Continue ReadingDevin Booker goes for 51 in three quarters as the Phoenix Suns cruise to 132-113 win over the Chicago Bulls
By Alasdair Howorth, CNN Phoenix guard Devin Booker scored an astonishing 51 points in just three quarters as the Suns dominated the Chicago Bulls…
Continue ReadingStéphanie Frappart to make history as the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match
By Issy Ronald, CNN When a referee generates column inches, it is normally some indictment of their performance; the result of an uproar after a…
Continue ReadingGermany needs vital win to avoid embarrassment at Qatar 2022
By Ben Church, CNN After a poor start to its World Cup campaign, Germany is now staring down the barrel of elimination heading into its last Group E…
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