Soccer

Patrice Evra speaks out on racist abuse and how to combat it 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 when he started off his career as youngster in Italy. Source …

Euro 2022 winner Alessia Russo on making history, inspiring a generation and that viral backheel goal 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 could prove be the springboard for further …

Nadia Nadim on women’s football in Afghanistan one year on from Taliban takeover 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. Source link

Meet the man who introduced blind football to Uganda 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 ​the founder of Blind Football Uganda. Source link

Freestyle football great makes history with ninth world title 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. Source link

Atlético Madrid midfielder’s comeback from brain cancer and mother’s paralysis 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. Source link

World’s only openly gay active pro footballer is concerned for LGBTQ community ahead of Qatar 2022 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. Source link

Andriy Shevchenko: War changed everything 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. Source link

At just 17 years, three months, and 22 days old, Lionel Messi makes his official league debut for Barcelona, coming on as a substitute late in the game. against Espanyol. At the time, he becomes the youngest player to represent the club in an official game after joining the club’s famed La Masia academy in 2000, moving from Argentine club …

Atlético Madrid: Five points from six games and a last-place finish. OUT. Sevilla: Five points from six games. OUT, but into the Europa League’s knockout phase after finishing third. Barcelona: Seven points from six games. OUT, but into the Europa League’s knockout phase after finishing third. Real Madrid: 13 points from six games. THROUGH to the last 16 of the Champions League, top of its …