Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the soccer icon has visited four times. He spoke with CNN's Becky Anderson about the work he's been doing there to lift spirits and help his country recover.
The only openly gay player in men's top flight football Josh Cavallo has told CNN that the World Cup shouldn't be held in a country like Qatar that criminalizes homosexuality. Cavallo speaks exclusively to Amanda Davies.
Atlético Madrid midfielder Virginia Torrecilla overcame brain cancer and her mother's tragic paralysis in a car accident to step back onto the pitch and now she has a message of positivity for everyone.
Norwegian freestyle footballer Erlend Fagerli is one of the most established in the sport. Years of work have led him to become a nine-time world champion, but Fagerli says that there's more to the sport than just titles.
This Ugandan community has come together to enjoy a football match between visually impaired players. Jagwe Muzafaru works to make the sport accessible to them, using balls that make a rattling sound. The disability inclusion advocate is…
Nadia Nadim -- the soccer player who fled Afghanistan when she was younger -- speaks to CNN about the prospects for the women's game in the country under Taliban rule one year on from their takeover of the country.
Liverpool finished second to Manchester City in the league last year, and their star defender Trent Alexander-Arnold spoke to CNN's Darren Lewis about how he now regards the fixture against Pep Guardiola's team as the "biggest game of the…
Alessia Russo burst onto the scene in her first major tournament capturing the media's attention with her stunning improvised backheel goal against Sweden in the semifinals. Russo has been speaking with CNN about why England's Euro exploit…
Former French international Patrice Evra says that "big institutions" will only tackle racism and discrimination when their bottom lines are impacted. Speaking to CNN Sport, Evra first opened up about his experiences of abuse on the field…
Former Manchester United and France star Patrice Evra says he wants to use his platform to tackle violence against children after detailing the sexual abuse he says he received as a teenager.
It could be argued that the history of the World Cup can be defined as before and after the game between England and Argentina 36 years ago -- with one Diego Armando Maradona as protagonist.
Aurélien Tchouaméni is already one of the most coveted players in European football. The 22-year-old's meteoric rise up the ranks of French football has been driven by a steely determination to be the best. And he's also quickly…
Borussia Dortmund and England star Jude Bellingham has reached the conclusion that racism in the game will never go away and has questioned if authorities have the desire to tackle the issue. Bellingham spoke exclusively to CNN about his…
Kylian Mbappé has been discussing "the hardest decision of my life" with CNN Sport, as well as the sporting project at PSG and the assist played by French President Emmanuel Macron when it came to convincing Mbappé to stay put in Paris.
US Soccer agreed to a landmark, groundbreaking equal pay deal for both the men's and women's National Teams. Andy Scholes walks through some of the details.
Playing football for your national team is a dream for many, but in Afghanistan, it could have been a death sentence for the players of the women's side. Reserve goalkeeper Montaha explains her love of the game, why she had to burn her…
Ahead of his club's first major European semifinal in 46 years, West Ham star Jarrod Bowen spoke exclusively to CNN's Darren Lewis about his meteoric rise to success, his club's unexpected tilt at Europa League glory and his dreams of…
May 1 represents the Afghanistan's women's football team first home game in a new league for them -- the Victoria State League 4 West -- since evacuating the country last August. This special report from Australia documents their journey…
West Ham United star Jarrod Bowen is a busy man with the Hammers' successful season, but West Ham's number 20 took time out to answer 20 questions in this quickfire challenge.
As the war in Ukraine enters its third month, tens of thousands continue to flee the country in search of a new life. Dynamo Kyiv is part of the exodus and has now embarked on a European tour to raise money for those impacted by war. CNN…
Shakhtar Donetsk director of football Darijo Srna talks to Don Riddell about growing up in the former Yugoslavia during the war and how he and his club are making a push for peace with their charity matches against clubs around Europe.
Speaking with CNN's Amanda Davies former Chelsea legend Didier Drogba says the club has been unfairly treated in the wake of the sanctions, but that its players and staff will come through it a stronger unit.
Ajax star striker Sebastian Haller speaks to Darren Lewis about how influential coach Erik Ten Hag has been for him. Haller shares just how good of a coach Ten Hag is and his potential move to Manchester United.
On May 9th, 2019, with just seconds to go, Ajax were on the verge of making their first Champions League final since 1995. What happened next was pure heartbreak. Don Riddell has been hearing about that moment which just might help propel…
AC Milan CEO Ivan Gazidis sits down with CNN's Becky Anderson to discuss the future of Italian football and the need for more diversity and inclusion in the sport.
Teqball is a cross between table tennis and football, but the Teqball World Championships were no game. Since the last World Championship in 2019, the sport has gained momentum across the globe. The sport's quest is to become an Olympic…