football (soccer)

‘The Miracle of Istanbul.’ When Liverpool produced one of soccer’s greatest comebacks

CNN  —  It’s not often that a soccer match can be encapsulated in just a single word. But mention “Istanbul”…

Lionel Messi says he’s going to MLS club Inter Miami

CNN  —  Argentine superstar Lionel Messi said Wednesday he’s going to join the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. “I…

Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad after leaving Real Madrid

CNN  —  French striker Karim Benzema has signed with Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad on an initial three-year deal, the club…

Top soccer players could form union to tackle racist abuse, Romelu Lukaku says

CNN  —  Inter Milan and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku says the world’s top soccer stars could form a union to…

‘Time to say goodbye’: Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces retirement from soccer at 41

CNN  —  Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced his retirement from a glittering soccer career at the age of 41,…

A tearful Romelu Lukaku opens up about his rise from poverty to the Champions League final

CNN  —  Every time Romelu Lukaku scores, he thinks of his grandfather who passed away when he was 12, four…

Elton John serenaded by Manchester City players at airport in FA Cup celebrations

CNN  —  “This boy’s too young to be singin’ the blues,” Elton John sings in one of his biggest hits…