Real Madrid wins Club World Cup after eight-goal thriller in Morocco | CNN

CNN  —  Real Madrid was crowned Club World Cup champion for a record-extending fifth time after…

Al Hilal shock Flamengo with 3-2 win in Club World Cup semifinal | CNN

Reuters  —  Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal stunned South American champions Flamengo to reach the Club World…

Morocco’s big moment: The Club World Cup might be an afterthought for Europe, but it’s the Holy Grail for the rest of the world | CNN

CNN  —  Less than six weeks after the national team’s remarkable performance at the World Cup,…

Lionel Messi scores for Paris Saint-Germain in first game back since World Cup triumph | CNN

CNN  —  Lionel Messi celebrated his return to Paris Saint-Germain with a goal in his first…

Mikaela Shiffrin equals Lindsey Vonn’s all-time record of World Cup wins | CNN

American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin has equaled Lindsey Vonn’s record of 82 World Cup wins with…

US Soccer announces investigation into men’s head coach Gregg Berhalter as he releases statement on 1991 domestic violence incident | CNN

CNN  —  US Soccer has launched an investigation into men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter,…

Four things to watch out for in the Middle East in 2023 | CNN

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in today’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter,…

Kylian Mbappé rescues PSG with last-gasp winner in first match since World Cup final | CNN

CNN  —  Just 10 days after suffering disappointment in the World Cup final, Kylian Mbappé rescued…

England’s Phillips returned from World Cup overweight, says Guardiola | CNN

England midfielder Kalvin Phillips returned from the World Cup overweight and not in the right condition…

The year in sport: A fond farewell for some, a glimpse of the future for others | CNN

CNN  —  An athlete, former jockey AP McCoy said earlier this year, is the only person…