‘I believe movement is life,’ says Didier Drogba, the winner of inaugural CNN ‘Off the Pitch’ prize at Dubai Globe Soccer Awards | CNN

CNN  —  There’s a biblical saying that no one is a prophet in their own land;…

How the ‘world’s most famous football’ became a ‘gift from God’ for former referee Ali Bin Nasser | CNN

CNN  —  The two goals are perhaps as famous as each other – the first fabled…

David Beckham’s ‘status as a gay icon will be shredded’ if he continues as Qatar World Cup ambassador says British comedian | CNN

CNN  —  David Beckham’s “status as a gay icon will be shredded” if the former England…

Tim Sparv: Staying silent is ‘not an option’ with soccer heading in ‘dangerous’ direction after Qatar 2022 | CNN

CNN  —  Former Finland captain Tim Sparv says he hopes this month’s World Cup in Qatar…

Ivan Toney double stuns Manchester City, two days after exclusion from England’s World Cup squad | CNN

CNN  —  Brentford defeated Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium, ending City’s run…

Iran should not be allowed to play at World Cup, says former FIFA President Sepp Blatter | CNN

CNN  —  Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter thinks Iran should be barred from the upcoming World…

USMNT announce inexperienced World Cup squad, with Manchester City keeper missing out, as rest of squads announced | CNN

CNN  —  ‘Tis the season for wall charts and fans gathering around to pick their starting…

World Cup 2022: Workers in Gulf state are united in wanting tournament to happen, says Gareth Southgate | CNN

CNN  —  England manager Gareth Southgate has a lot on his plate as the World Cup…

Qatar summons German ambassador over interior minister’s World Cup remarks | CNN

CNN  —  Qatar’s Foreign Ministry summoned the German ambassador Claudius Fischbach on Friday following the recent…

Qatar says it ‘commends’ call for reform after Socceroos video criticizing its LGBTQ and labor rights | CNN

CNN  —  World Cup host Qatar has praised the Australian men’s national team for their efforts…