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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aurélien Tchouaméni is already one of the most coveted players in European football. The 22-year-old’s meteoric rise up the ranks of French football has been driven by a steely determination to be the best. And he’s also quickly establishing himself as one of the preeminent role models in athlete activism.
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.
Borussia Dortmund and England star Jude Bellingham has reached the conclusion that racism in the game will never go away and has questioned if authorities have the desire to tackle the issue. Bellingham spoke exclusively to CNN about his experiences of dealing with racism and why there may be light at the end of the … Read more
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 Lionesses success both on and off the pitch.
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.