Soccer

Rest in Peace

Ghanaian soccer star Christian Atsu among those killed in Turkey earthquake

The funeral procession of soccer star Pelé in Brazil.

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Rest in Peace

Thousands gather in Brazil to bid farewell to Pelé

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The Beautiful Game

Iconic soccer legend Pelé dead at 82

Argentina celebrates after winning the World Cup.

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A Flurry of Fans

Massive crowds force Argentina soccer team to evacuate World Cup parade

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We Are The Champions

Messi finally leads his team to the mountaintop as Argentina wins FIFA World Cup

The Croatian national soccer team celebrates third place in the World Cup.

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Taking Bronze

Croatia takes 3rd place in FIFA World Cup

Tribute to late journalist Grant Wahl on a jumbotron prior to a World Cup match.

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no foul play

What we know about the death of Grant Wahl

Moroccan soccer fans standing on a sidewalk.

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taking an L

Moroccan airline cancels 7 flights to Doha

U.S. captain Tyler Adams kneels after his team is eliminated in the World Cup.

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Heartbreak

United States knocked out of FIFA World Cup following 3-1 loss to the Netherlands

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Carbon goals

Why activists are skeptical of Qatar's carbon-neutral World Cup

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Center court

Stéphanie Frappart 1st woman to referee men's World Cup match

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penalty kick

Iran calls for U.S. expulsion from the World Cup claiming it 'disrespected' flag

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red card

Ronaldo immediately leaving Manchester United following scathing interview

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Party time

Budweiser will send its unsold beer to the World Cup winner

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Devika Rao

Should you boycott the World Cup?

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Bye, Bye, Beer!