Lionel Messi scores for Paris Saint-Germain in first game back since World Cup triumph | CNN

CNN  —  Lionel Messi celebrated his return to Paris Saint-Germain with a goal in his first…

Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia means so much for the Gulf monarchy’s sporting ambitions | CNN

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Pelé’s final hurrah at New York Cosmos helped spark ‘sporting revolution’ across North America | CNN

CNN  —  He’d won three World Cups, scored goals galore and become a global icon, but…

What made Pelé so great | CNN

CNN  —  Born into poverty – he used to kick a grapefruit around Brazil’s Minas Gerais…

Lionel Messi fronts up to defeat as Saudi fans take over Doha after World Cup upset | CNN

Doha, Qatar CNN  —  Argentina’s game against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday was supposed to serve as…

Iran players remain silent during national anthem at World Cup in apparent protest at Iranian regime | CNN

Doha, Qatar CNN  —  Before a ball was even kicked in Iran’s World Cup opener against…