A 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…
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1 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…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi’s rep denies report that Argentina captain is in negotiations with MLS’ Inter Miami for next season
By Homero De La Fuente, CNN Argentina’s soccer superstar Lionel Messi is not in negotiations to join Inter Miami next season, his…
Continue ReadingGermany salvages draw against Spain but World Cup hopes still hang in the balance
By Matias Grez, CNN Niclas Füllkrug’s late strike was enough to salvage a point for Germany against Spain and ensure that qualification from…
Continue ReadingIran calls for US to be kicked out of 2022 World Cup after it changes Iran flag on social media to show support for protesters
By Ben Morse and Wayne Sterling, CNN Iran state media has called for the US to be kicked out of the 2022 World Cup after the United States Soccer…
Continue ReadingA day of big upsets at the World Cup as Morocco shocks Belgium and Costa Rica defeats Japan
By Issy Ronald, CNN It was a day of big upsets at the World Cup as Belgium and Japan both succumbed to shock defeats against Morocco and Costa Rica…
Continue ReadingCycling from Paris to Doha to watch France at Qatar 2022
By Ben Church, CNN Traveling to watch their team play at the World Cup took a little longer than usual for two French fans. Mehdi Balamissa and…
Continue ReadingGermany looks to bounce back from shock defeat and revive World Cup hopes against dangerous Spain
By Matias Grez, CNN If Germany is to avoid the ignominy of consecutive World Cup group stage exits, it will need to earn a positive result against a…
Continue ReadingExclusive: World Cup soccer fans stopped by security officials for wearing rainbow-colored items
By Ben Church, CNN The World Cup is well underway in Qatar, but issues surrounding LGBTQ+ rights for the Gulf state, world soccer governing body…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi helps keep Argentina’s World Cup hopes alive with moment of magic against Mexico
By Matias Grez, CNN Yet another moment of Lionel Messi magic helped salvage Argentina’s World Cup hopes at Qatar 2022 as La Albiceleste secured…
Continue ReadingFootball or soccer? It’s complicated …
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…
Continue ReadingKylian Mbappé goals ensure defending champion France is first side to seal spot in World Cup knockout stages
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…
Continue Reading‘Scary our lives are so controversial’: How tug of war over ‘OneLove’ armbands descended into a World Cup sideshow
By George Ramsay and Amy Woodyatt, CNN FIFA President Gianni Infantino pleaded with countries to let football take center stage ahead of the World…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi and Argentina look to revive World Cup campaign
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…
Continue ReadingCrusader costumes worn by England fans are ‘offensive,’ says FIFA
Chris Eldergill and Zayn Nabbi, CNN Ahead of England’s World Cup clash with the United States on Friday, world soccer’s governing body…
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