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Scottish rugby favorite Doddie Weir dead at 52

November 26, 2022 1:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Dotson, CNN Rugby great Doddie Weir has died at age 52, according to a statement from the Weir family that was released through the Scottish…

Football or soccer? It’s complicated …

November 26, 2022 7:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Rosen, for CNN “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” William Shakespeare had no idea that those same words would…

Kylian Mbappé goals ensure defending champion France is first side to seal spot in World Cup knockout stages

November 26, 2022 5:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN Defending champion France became the first side at the 2022 World Cup to reach the knockout stages with a 2-1 victory over…

‘Scary our lives are so controversial’: How tug of war over ‘OneLove’ armbands descended into a World Cup sideshow

November 26, 2022 4:04 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay and Amy Woodyatt, CNN FIFA President Gianni Infantino pleaded with countries to let football take center stage ahead of the World…

Lionel Messi and Argentina look to revive World Cup campaign

November 25, 2022 4:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Alasdair Howorth, CNN All eyes will be on Lionel Messi and his Argentina side on Saturday as they look turn around a dreadful start to the World…

Lakers’ Patrick Beverley suspended three games for shove

November 25, 2022 3:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Steve Almasy, CNN Los Angeles Lakers starting point guard Patrick Beverley has been suspended for three games for knocking Phoenix Suns center…

US remains unbeaten against England at World Cups after goalless draw in Qatar

November 25, 2022 2:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN There were no goals in Friday’s game between the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) and England in a key World Cup game at…

Crusader costumes worn by England fans are ‘offensive,’ says FIFA

November 25, 2022 6:47 AM CNN Newsource

Chris Eldergill and Zayn Nabbi, CNN Ahead of England’s World Cup clash with the United States on Friday, world soccer’s governing body…

Neymar suffers ligament injury to right ankle and will miss next game

November 25, 2022 6:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald and Matias Grez, CNN Five-time World Cup champion Brazil will be without stars Neymar and Danilo for their next match due to injury,…

Iran beats 10-man Wales to keep World Cup qualification hopes alive

November 25, 2022 5:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Aimee Lewis, CNN Two late goals secured Iran a sensational 2-0 win against Wales to maintain its hopes of qualifying for the World Cup knockout…

USA takes on England in potentially decisive World Cup meeting

November 24, 2022 5:14 PM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN After a frustrating 1-1 draw against Wales, this World Cup isn’t about to get any easier for the United States…

Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to let light dim on his career as he makes history at Qatar 2022

November 24, 2022 10:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN Watching Cristiano Ronaldo in the first half of Portugal’s World Cup opener against Ghana on Thursday, you could feel the…

‘The greatest sporting upset of all time’: When the US beat the ‘giants’ of England at the 1950 World Cup

November 24, 2022 6:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN On one side of the pitch was a team made up some of the biggest names in world soccer. On the other was a grave digger, a…

‘Football is everything’: How Portugal and Manchester City star Rúben Dias forged his winning mentality

November 24, 2022 5:01 AM CNN

CNN By Issy Ronald and Charlie Gibson, CNN Before anyone else has arrived, Ruben Dias is at Manchester City’s training ground, ready to begin…

‘Football is everything’: How Portugal and Manchester City star Rúben Dias forged his winning mentality

November 24, 2022 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald and Charlie Gibson, CNN Before anyone else has arrived, Ruben Dias is at Manchester City’s training ground, ready to begin his…

Cristiano Ronaldo begins World Cup campaign with Portugal after Manchester United departure

November 23, 2022 5:24 PM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN Two days after his turbulent departure from Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo will begin his World Cup campaign with…

Canada loses to Belgium in first World Cup match for 36 years

November 23, 2022 2:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN Canada was taught a tough lesson as it lost 1-0 to Belgium in its first World Cup match for 36 years on Wednesday. Despite all its…