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…

Hong Kong jails woman for insulting China’s national anthem during Olympic celebration | CNN

Hong Kong CNN  —  A woman who waved a British colonial-era flag to celebrate Hong Kong…

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 Anti-Doping Agency refers Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s case to Court of Arbitration for Sport | CNN

CNN  —  The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has referred the case of Russian figure skater Kamila…

Real Madrid draws Liverpool in the Champions League last-16 stage | CNN

CNN  —  Real Madrid drew Liverpool in the Champions League round-of-16 stage on Monday in a…

Opinion: He took 4 teams to the MLB Playoffs. The 5th time was the charm | CNN

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