Category: News

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 … Read More

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. … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More