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.
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.
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