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…

Exclusive: Iranian footballer is among dozens facing execution while the West is distracted by Christmas, supporters fear | CNN

CNN  —  Shahid Alikhani square is a nondescript part of the historic Iranian city of Isfahan.…

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…

Argentine tattooists swamped by demand for Messi tributes | CNN

Reuters  —  Since Argentina’s World Cup win turned Buenos Aires into a massive street party, tattoo…

Hundreds gather to celebrate Grant Wahl’s memory and impact at New York City memorial | CNN

CNN  —  Several hundred people gathered at The Times Center in New York City Wednesday afternoon…

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi is the best player of all time | CNN

CNN  —  Manchester City manager and Lionel Messi’s former coach Pep Guardiola has reiterated his belief…

How the world reacted to ‘the best World Cup final ever’ | CNN

CNN  —  This World Cup final was a game that seemed to defy comprehension, conventions and…

David Beckham responds to criticism of his ambassadorial role at Qatar World Cup | CNN

CNN  —  English football great David Beckham has addressed criticism over his role as an ambassador…

How the Arab world’s most populous country became addicted to debt | CNN Business

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