Atlético Madrid midfielder's comeback from brain cancer and mother's paralysis

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.

World's only openly gay active pro footballer is concerned for LGBTQ community ahead of Qatar 2022

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.

Meet the man who introduced blind football to Uganda

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.

Nadia Nadim on women's football in Afghanistan one year on from Taliban takeover

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.

Freestyle football great makes history with ninth world title

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.

Andriy Shevchenko: War changed everything

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.

Euro 2022 winner Alessia Russo on making history, inspiring a generation and that viral backheel goal

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.

'Maybe we are alone': Jude Bellingham questions whether authorities 'care' about racist abuse directed at Black footballers

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 tunnel.

Patrice Evra speaks out on racist abuse and how to combat it

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.

Aurélien Tchouaméni: Meet the French soccer star everyone is talking about

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.

Patrice Evra: Former France star opens up about sexual abuse

Former Manchester United and France star Patrice Evra says he wants to use his platform to tackle violence against children after detailing the sexual abuse he says he received as a teenager.

How Afghanistan women's football teammade it to Australia

Playing football for your national team is a dream for many, but in Afghanistan, it could have been a death sentence for the players of the women's side. Reserve goalkeeper Montaha explains her love of the game, why she had to burn her trophies and medals to escape following the Taliban takeover last August and why she loves Australia.

These disruptors plan Hollywood ending for LA story

For Alexis Ohanian last summer, it started with a simple phone call. The entrepreneur and co-founder of Reddit was in London and his friend wanted him to come to Paris, "He's like, you're an idiot if you don't come down to watch the USA play France."

'Putin is a killer,' says Ukraine goalkeeper as he sends a message of hope to his country

Shaktar Donetsk and Ukraine goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin talks to CNN Sport about doing his part to help his nation survive the Russian invasion.

How Bruno Fernandes transformed Manchester United's fortunes

20 moments that defined Messi's career

Why it's now or never in Neymar's quest for European glory

How a yellow jersey is dividing Brazil

Brazil's bright yellow jersey is a symbol that unites the country through a love of football and national pride, but over the past two years the shirt's adoption by right wing supporters of Jair Bolsonaro, who wear it at protests and rallies to show their political allegiance to the Brazilian president, is causing controversy.

Lyon stun Manchester City to reach Champions League semifinals