Cristiano Ronaldo is out at Manchester United after an explosive interview
The termination of the 37-year-old forward's contract comes after an interview in which he criticized manager Erik ten Hag and the club's owners.
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Argentina's shocking World Cup loss to Saudi Arabia has big reverberations for Messi
For Lionel Messi, this World Cup, and the historic upset with Saudi Arabia, is about so much more than soccer. It's about whether or not he can finally come back home to Argentina as a hero.
Messi and Argentina lose to Saudi Arabia in one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever
Lionel Messi's quest to win the one major title to elude him had a shocking start in what may be his final World Cup, as Saudi Arabia scored twice in a five-minute span of the second half and won 2-1.
Olivia Pichardo is the first woman to make the roster of Division I baseball team
"Olivia put together the most complete walk-on tryout I have seen from a player," said Brown University baseball coach Grant Achilles. Taking the field will fulfill a long-held dream for Pichardo, 18.
Qatar, a tiny country in the Middle East, is a controversial host for the World Cup
The soccer tournament is being played in the Middle East for the first time. Qatar's role in the region, aspirations and human rights record are in the spotlight as it hosts the World Cup.
What's being done to stop adults' misbehavior at youth soccer games
Youth soccer games seem to unleash the worst in adult behavior. Parents and coaches yell at refs, the players and each other. Adults' sideline behavior has resulted in a national referee shortage.
FIFA World Cup: The U.S. and Wales tie 1-1 in a crucial opening match
England looked every bit the Group B favorite in its 6-2 win over Iran, and the U.S. tie with Wales complicates its hopes of emerging from the World Cup group stage.
The U.S. takes on Wales in the World Cup
The U.S. began its World Cup Monday, taking on Wales in group play. This game was the first of three in the opening round. The country missed the last World Cup.
In an apparent protest, Iran's World Cup players refuse to sing the national anthem
In Iran, a human rights protest movement has swept the country and authorities have cracked down on demonstrators. On Monday, the men's national team appeared to show their solidarity.
European team captains at the World Cup won't wear armbands promoting diversity
Seven European national soccer teams, including England and Wales, said their team captains would not wear the armbands because they feared on-field punishment by World Cup organizers.