Iran threatened families of national soccer team, according to security source
Jason Rezaian is a global opinions writer for the Washington Post and served as the post’s correspondent in Tehran, Iran, where he he was unjustly…
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‘Scary our lives are so controversial’: How tug of war over ‘OneLove’ armbands descended into a World Cup sideshow
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Australian Josh Cavallo, one of the few professional footballers to come out as homosexual, on FIFA’s decision to ban…
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US remains unbeaten against England at World Cups after goalless draw in Qatar
Originally Published: 25 NOV 22 15:52 ETUpdated: 25 NOV 22 17:53 ETBy Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — There were no goals in Friday’s…
Continue Reading ‘Football is everything’: How Portugal and Manchester City star Rúben Dias forged his winning mentality
The world’s eyes will all no doubt be focused on Cristiano Ronaldo when Portugal plays in the World Cup. But one of the team’s most pivotal players…
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Canada loses to Belgium in first World Cup match for 36 years
Originally Published: 23 NOV 22 15:56 ETUpdated: 23 NOV 22 16:34 ETBy Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Canada was taught a tough…
Continue Reading ‘I’m waiting for someone to wake me up,’ says Saudi sports minister after remarkable win over Argentina
After Saudi Arabia’s historic win against Argentina at the Qatar World Cup, the Kingdom’s sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal spoke…
Continue Reading ‘I’m waiting for someone to wake me up,’ says Saudi sports minister after remarkable win over Argentina
In a surprise upset, Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina 2-1 in their Group C match at the World Cup. The last three teams to beat Argentina at a World…
Continue Reading Can China’s Zhou Guanyu do for F1 what Yao Ming did for basketball?
China’s Zhou Guanyu is now China’s first F1 race car driver, an accomplishment in a sport often dominated by the West. CNN’s Marc Stewart met with…
Continue Reading US journalist says he was initially denied entry to a stadium because of rainbow t-shirt
CNN’s Poppy Harlow, Don Lemon, and Kaitlan Collins speak to journalist Grant Wahl who was temporarily detained by security for wearing a rainbow…
Continue Reading England’s Harry Kane and several other European captains told not to wear ‘OneLove’ armband at World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino spoke out against Western critics of Qatar’s human rights record on the eve of the 2022 World…
Continue Reading England’s Harry Kane and several other European captains told not to wear ‘OneLove’ armband at World Cup
Dr. Naser Mohamed, the first prominent openly gay Qatari and now activist, tells Sara Sidner about the abuse he suffered and why he couldn’t stay…
Continue Reading Iran players remain silent during national anthem at World Cup in apparent protest at Iranian regime
The Iranian government is stepping up its deadly crackdowns on demonstrators amid ongoing protests. CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh…
Continue Reading World Cup fans acclimatize to desert accommodation — in tents and portacabins
Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy apologized after security staff threatened a Danish TV crew who were broadcasting live in Doha ahead…
Continue Reading ‘I believe movement is life,’ says Didier Drogba, the winner of inaugural CNN ‘Off the Pitch’ prize at Dubai Globe Soccer Awards
Chelsea and Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba talks to CNN’s Becky Anderson about his win at the Globe Soccer Awards, the World Cup and his…
Continue Reading ‘I’m essentially starting a new life,’ says Isaac Humphries as he becomes the only openly gay man playing top-flight basketball
In an exclusive interview with CNN Sport’s Amanda Davies, Australian center Isaac Humphries comes out as the only openly gay man playing top-flight…
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Iranian football legend Ali Daei refuses to attend World Cup in solidarity with protesters
By Mostafa Salem, CNN Iran’s record international goalscorer Ali Daei said on Monday that he refused an invitation to attend the World Cup in…
Continue Reading No undefeated teams left in NFL in 2022, as the Philadelphia Eagles lose to the Washington Commanders, 32-21
By Ben Morse, CNN And then there were none. After the Philadelphia Eagles were defeated 32-21 by the Washington Commanders on Monday night, no…
Continue Reading How Diego Maradona redefined football in the space of less than five minutes
By Marcela Mora y Araujo, for CNN Video by Patrick Sung, CNN If the history of film was once described as before and after “Gone with the…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo says Manchester United owners ‘don’t care about the club’
By Ben Church, CNN No one seems safe from Cristiano Ronaldo’s wrath at the moment. The superstar has been on a war-path against his current…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo says Manchester United owners ‘don’t care about the club’
In an interview with Piers Morgan for TalkTV, Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo said he is being forced out by the club. CNN’s Coy Wire…
Continue Reading How the ‘world’s most famous football’ became a ‘gift from God’ for former referee Ali Bin Nasser
By George Ramsay, CNN The two goals are perhaps as famous as each other — the first fabled for its audacity and guile, the second for its…
Continue Reading Australia to overturn Djokovic visa ban, source says
By Angus Watson and Rhea Mogul, CNN Australia will overturn a three-year ban on tennis player Novak Djokovic entering the country, paving the way for…
Continue Reading David Beckham’s ‘status as a gay icon will be shredded’ if he continues as Qatar World Cup ambassador says British comedian
By Zayn Nabbi and Sammy Mngqosini, CNN David Beckham’s “status as a gay icon will be shredded” if the former England captain and…
Continue Reading Tom Brady makes history as Tampa Bay Buccaneers win first-ever regular season game in Germany
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-16 at the Allianz Arena in Germany during what was the NFL’s first regular season…
Continue Reading Tom Brady makes history as Tampa Bay Buccaneers win first-ever regular season game in Germany
By Ben Morse, CNN Tom Brady has become well-accustomed at making history over his long and illustrious NFL career. And on Sunday, the 45-year-old set…
Continue Reading American MMA fighter Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson dies at 38 from undisclosed illness
By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN American MMA lightweight fighter Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson has died at the age of 38 from an undisclosed illness,…
Continue Reading Minnesota Vikings pull off epic 33-30 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills, coming back from a 17-point deficit
By Issy Ronald and Jacob Lev, CNN It is already being called the “game of the year” by none other than LeBron James. In a dramatic finale…
Continue Reading Joel Embiid makes history and scores astonishing 59 points to power Philadelphia 76ers past Utah Jazz
By Ben Church, CNN Joel Embiid produced arguably the greatest performance of his career to inspire the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105-98 victory over…
Continue Reading How a NASA scientist and a record-breaking mountaineer conquered an unknown mountain to raise money for girls’ education
By Issy Ronald, CNN Video by Jarrod Williams, CNN Exploring the peaks of the world’s highest mountains or the secrets of space’s deepest…
Continue Reading How a NASA scientist and a record-breaking mountaineer conquered an unknown mountain to raise money for girls’ education
NASA scientist Kavya Manyapu and Poorna Malavath, who summited Mount Everest at the age of 13, have joined forces. The pair have created ‘Project…
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