Getty Images Karim Benzema’s participation with France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is over after the Real Madrid attacker suffered injury in his first full training session with the defending champions the team announced. The 34-year-old Ballon d’Or titleholder had to withdraw from the Saturday’s practice early which immediately caused concern within … Read more
play What Karim Benzema’s injury means for France’s World Cup chances (2:08)The FC crew breaks down how Karim Benzema’s absence will impact France at the FIFA World Cup. (2:08) 8:34 PM ET The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling … Read more
CBS Sports The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is here as Qatar and Ecuador kick off the tournament on Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. ET — full schedule here with start times and TV info. There’s no better time to make your picks as we gear up to see who will take home one … Read more
play Infantino lashes out at Europe in speech ahead of the World Cup (1:15)FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Europe should be “apologising for the next 3,000 years” for past mistakes. (1:15) 7:42 PM ET Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies remains an injury doubt for Canada‘s World Cup opener against Belgium on Wednesday as he continues … Read more
play Will Ronaldo fight Man United’s push to get him out? (1:15)Rob Dawson updates on the latest between Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United as legal action is threatened. (1:15) 4:14 AM ET Manchester United have told Cristiano Ronaldo their preference is not to sue for breach of contract but that it remains an option if … Read more
play What would be a success for the USMNT at the World Cup? (1:39)Gab and Juls debate whether the USMNT will use the World Cup in Qatar as a building block for the 2026 World Cup. (1:39) 12:47 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — Eight years ago, Jurgen Klinsmann famously said it was impossible for his … Read more
play What would be a success for the USMNT at the World Cup? (1:39)Gab and Juls debate whether the USMNT will use the World Cup in Qatar as a building block for the 2026 World Cup. (1:39) 12:48 PM ET AL-RAYYAN, Qatar — United States men’s national team duo Weston McKennie and Sergi?o Dest pronounced … Read more
play Olley: Infantino can’t stop focus on World Cup’s off-field issues (1:49)James Olley recaps a remarkable speech from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, in which he called out the “hypocrisy” of nations criticising Qatar. (1:49) 1:11 PM ET England defender Eric Dier described the “terrible situation” for migrant workers in Qatar as “disappointing” and said the … Read more
USATSI The 2022 FIFA World Cup schedule is set and soccer fans around the world are filling out their 2022 World Cup brackets. It’s been an extremely unusual World Cup cycle to begin with because of COVID’s impact on qualifying and now the tournament will take place in the winter for the first time because … Read more
Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United are closer than ever to parting ways. It’s been a difficult situation for months already, complicated since the end of last June and now becoming impossible to manage after the incendiary interview the Portuguese star had with Piers Morgan. The entire Manchester United project was demolished by Ronaldo’s … Read more
