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By Alasdair Howorth, CNN After a month of unpredictable results, we are left with two World Cup heavyweights going head-to-head in a mouthwatering final as reigning champion France faces two-time champion Argentina Sunday. In an era of systems and styles of play taking precedence over individuals, this World Cup has been defined by superstar players.

By Matthew Chance, CNN Ukraine’s presidential office is criticizing FIFA for refusing to show a video message from President Volodymyr Zelensky in Qatar’s Lusail Stadium ahead of the World Cup final on Sunday. The video, which was recorded in English, is meant to be an “appeal for peace,” Ukraine’s presidential office said in a written

By Issy Ronald, CNN Qatar has been at the center of the world over the last few weeks — and it’s been quite a ride. For Qataris, as well as putting on a well-organized tournament, the World Cup was an opportunity to expose the world to their culture, displaying everything from their architecture to their

By Homero De la Fuente and Zoe Sottile, CNN The Minnesota Vikings rallied from a 33-point deficit at halftime to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36, completing the largest comeback in NFL history. In the first half of the game Saturday at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, the Colts’ defense stifled the Vikings’ offense, tallying two

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN This year’s World Cup was a tournament of firsts — the first to be held in the Middle East, the first to be held in November-December and the first where a woman refereed a men’s World Cup match. From surprise victories, to tears and spectacular goals, this tournament will stick in

CNN By Amy Woodyatt, CNN This year’s World Cup was a tournament of firsts — the first to be held in the Middle East, the first to be held in November-December and the first where a woman refereed a men’s World Cup match. From surprise victories, to tears and spectacular goals, this tournament will stick

By Hannah Brewitt, CNN The end of the NFL season is quickly approaching. There are just four weekends of regular season play left and with playoffs just around the corner, the stakes climb higher with every matchup. Last week, the Philadelphia Eagles (12-0) became the first team to clinch a playoff spot by defeating the

By Issy Ronald, CNN Traditionally billions of viewers watch the World Cup, and as they concentrate on what is happening on the pitch, the names of some of the world’s biggest companies flash behind the players on a rolling, technicolored loop — Budweiser, Visa, Coca-Cola, Qatar Airways, Adidas, McDonalds, Wanda, Vivo, Hyundai Kia. But Qatar

By Ben Church, CNN Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé have arguably been the two best players at Qatar 2022 and the two will come head-to-head in the World Cup final on Sunday. Millions are expected to watch the clash behind television screens around the world, most desperate for the opportunity to one day see the

CNN By Don Riddell, CNN This was never going to be a traditional World Cup. Breaking ground in the Middle East and played for the first time in the European winter, it was always going to look and feel different. Qatar was described by some as the most controversial World Cup tournament host, with criticism

By Sammy Mngqosini, Issy Ronald and Manveena Suri, CNN English football great David Beckham has addressed criticism over his role as an ambassador for Qatar during the World Cup, saying it is “positive that debate about the key issues has been stimulated directly by the first World Cup being held in the region.” British comedian

By Ben Church, CNN FIFA president Gianni Infantino told reporters that “every person dying is one person too many” when asked about the death of migrant workers. Infantino, the boss of soccer’s world governing body, was speaking to reporters in a press conference in Doha, Qatar, on Friday when he was asked to clarify how

By Jacob Lev, CNN Tyrell Terry, a 2020 NBA draft pick of the Dallas Mavericks, has announced his retirement from basketball, citing anxiety. In an Instagram post on Thursday, the 22-year-old Terry called it “the darkest times” of his life while describing the anxiety basketball caused him. “Intrusive thoughts, waking up nauseous, and finding myself

By Ben Morse, CNN Is there any stopping Brock Purdy? The rookie quarterback, drafted with the final pick of the 2022 NFL draft, started just his second game on Thursday night, and recorded his second successive victory as a starter. Purdy completed 17 of his 26 pass attempts for 217 yards, threw two touchdowns and

By Matthew Chance, CNN A request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to share a message of world peace prior to kickoff at the World Cup final on Sunday has been rebuffed by FIFA, a source told CNN. The source said Zelensky’s office is offering to appear in a video link to fans in the stadium