play The definitive Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo debate (1:41)Sporting stars have their say on the Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo debate in ESPN’s “You Have to Answer.” (1:41) Nov 17, 2022 It’s not a “Last Dance.” Neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lionel Messi has announced their retirement, and neither man has already won the biggest … Read more
play Laurens backs ‘best Neymar ever’ to take Brazil far (0:57)Gab & Juls explain what we can expect to see from Neymar and Brazil at the 2022 World Cup. (0:57) 3:19 PM ET World Cup favourites Brazil held their first training session on Sunday but their players still do not know who will be starting … Read more
play Hamilton: Security seemed overwhelmed at Doha fan park (0:49)Tom Hamilton shares his experience from the fan festival for the opening game of the World Cup in Qatar. (0:49) 1:56 PM ET Supporters were turned away from the FIFA Fan Festival in Al Bidda amid chaotic scenes due to overcrowding for the World Cup opener … Read more
3:13 PM ET Defender Ehsan Hajsafi became on Sunday the first member of Iran‘s national team to speak out from the World Cup in Doha in apparent support of anti-government protests at home, saying players should be the voice of those suffering. More than two months of protests in Iran, sparked by the death of … 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) 10:59 AM ET The World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday with the Muslim nation, which faced a barrage of … 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) 5:32 PM ET France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an injury to his left thigh during training on … Read more
12:57 PM ET England manager Gareth Southgate, left, and captain Harry Kane spoke to the media on Sunday ahead of their World Cup opener. Getty Images Harry Kane said he will wear a “OneLove” armband despite the threat of a fine and a yellow card at kickoff as a battle escalates between FIFA and various … Read more
play Why did Ecuador have a goal disallowed vs. Qatar? (1:25)Dale Johnson explains why Ecuador had a goal ruled out in confusing circumstances in the World Cup opener vs. Qatar. (1:25) 1:01 PM ET Ecuador eased past World Cup debutants Qatar 2-0 on Sunday with two goals from veteran striker Enner Valencia in a first … Read more
5:00 AM ET The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is a tournament like no other in that it starts just a week after the domestic season was put on pause. 2 Related Unsurprisingly, that has meant a host of injury issues, given that a three-week issue can rule a player out of the World Cup … Read more
10:00 AM ET The World Series is just barely in the rearview. The NBA season is rolling and dramatic, while American football is as intense as ever. The European club soccer season hit pause only about two minutes ago. Thanksgiving is approaching quickly, and you have to make plans. The election was a lot. And … Read more
