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☆ Manchester City: Under Pep Guardiola, Phil Foden says the world’s best soccer team feels ‘unbeatable’. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Callum Sutherland | Amanda Davies | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —For Manchester City star Phil Foden, two major influences have shaped his soccer career: his late grandfather and current manager Pep Guardiola. In his eight years at Manchester City, Guardiola has created a squad atmosphere that has been at the heart of the club’s success. The 23-year-old Phil Foden (C) has already won 14 trophies with Manchester City. From Stockport in Greater Manchester, Foden is a lifelong City fan and joined the club when he was just four years old. At home, in particular, Manchester City has dominated.

Persons: Phil Foden, Pep Guardiola, “, ”, Foden, Guardiola, Naomi Baker, there’s, they’re, We’ve, he’s, David Ramos, Rico Lewis, Oscar Bobb, Lewis, I’ve, Michael Regan, John Terry, they’ve, …, ” Terry, Pep, Jan Kruger, it’s, we’re Organizations: CNN, Manchester City, City, Premier League, FA, League, Men’s, Newcastle United, Guardiola’s, UEFA Champions League, Guardiola, Champions League, Real Madrid, Etihad, Chelsea, England, Globe, CNN Sport, Manchester, Premier League Rules, Abu Dhabi United Group, Liverpool, Copenhagen, Tottenham Locations: Dubai, ”, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Real, overshadows, Anfield

☆ Wrexham takes resounding 6-0 win against Morecambe, confirming status as a promotion contender
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Life in League Two had initially proved more difficult but, as the holiday season approaches, Wrexham is establishing itself as a promotion contender again in the next flight up, sitting in second place, five points behind Stockport County. The Red Dragons confirmed those credentials on Saturday with a resounding 6-0 win against Morecambe, capped by forward Paul Mullin’s hat trick. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, owners of Wrexham, celebrate with the National League trophy in April. Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesMullin added another two goals for his first hat trick of the season and James Jones completed the rout in extra time as Wrexham moved up to second place in League Two. “You could sense there was a determination in the group and what a way to respond with an emphatic 6-0 victory.

Persons: Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Paul Mullin’s, Reynolds, McElhenney, ” Joel Senior’s, Mullin, Jacob Mendy’s, Jan Kruger, James Jones, Accrington Stanley, “ We’re, you’ve, Phil Parkinson, “, we’re Organizations: CNN, soccer, Wrexham, Football League, Disney, Stockport, Red Dragons, Morecambe, National League, Getty, League, Accrington, BBC Locations: Welsh, Wrexham, Stockport County

☆ Manchester United: Harry Maguire and André Onana rescue Red Devils in vital Champions League win against FC Copenhagen
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Manchester United relied on two unlikely heroes – goalkeeper André Onana and defender Harry Maguire – in a much-needed Champions League victory against FC Copenhagen. Onana's penalty save denied Copenhagen late in the game. The Cameroonian international has made several errors since joining United this season, including in a Champions League defeat against Bayern Munich last month. The penalty save went some way to atoning for those mishaps, and Onana was duly mobbed by his teammates immediately after his heroics. “I’m very pleased, it was a narrow escape as we needed to win,” ten Hag told reporters after the match.

Persons: André Onana, Harry Maguire –, United’s, Sir Bobby Charlton, Charlton, Erik ten Hag, Diogo Gonçalves, Mohamed Elyounoussi’s, Lukas Lerager’s, Onana, Rasmus Højlund, Christian Eriksen, Kamil Grabara’s, Jan Kruger, Alejandro Garnacho, Grabara, United, Maguire, –, Scott McTominay, Jordan Larsson, “ I’m, Hag, Dave Thompson, “ Organizations: CNN, Manchester United, League, FC Copenhagen, Old, United, –, Copenhagen, Cameroonian, Bayern Munich, Champions League, Galatasaray, Bayern, Turkish, Manchester City Locations: Old Trafford, Copenhagen, atoning

☆ How to watch Australia, Canada and Nigeria battle for Wwomen's World Cup knockout phase spot
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-30 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +23 min

Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images Norway celebrates scoring in its 6-0 victory against the Philippines on Sunday. Aisha Schulz/AP Sweden's Amanda Ilestedt, center, heads the ball to score the opening goal against Italy on July 29. John Cowpland/AP Italy's fans cheer before their team's match against Sweden at Wellington Regional Stadium, New Zealand. John Cowpland/AP China's Wang Shuang celebrates after scoring against Haiti during a Women's World Cup match on Friday, July 28. John Cowpland/AP US forward Alex Morgan is surrounded by Vietnam defenders during their opening match on July 22.

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☆ Women's World Cup: How to watch as New Zealand and Switzerland look to progress
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorersCNN —Women’s World Cup co-host New Zealand can potentially secure a place in the tournament’s knockout stages with a win against the Philippines in Group A on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Colombia and South Korea will play their first 2023 Women’s World Cup game in Group H.How to watchIn the US, the match will air on your local Fox channel. Colombia reached the round of 16 at the 2019 World Cup and, having drawn a favorable group, will be confident of repeating this success. Switzerland started its World Cup campaign brilliantly. Matthew Gelhard/APMeanwhile, Norway will be hoping to get its World Cup campaign back on track.

Persons: CNN —, Ada Hegerberg, Jan Kruger, Hannah Wilkinson, “, We’ve, Ali Riley, Buda Mendes, Ramona Bachmann, Piubel, Matthew Gelhard Organizations: CNN, Philippines, Norway, Fox, Fox Sports, Telemundo, Peacock, Seven Network, Optus Sport, BBC, ITV, FIFA, South, Getty, New Zealand, Football Ferns, Ferns, Swiss Locations: Zealand, Switzerland, Colombia, South Korea, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Philippines, Norway, Korea Colombia, New, Buda

☆ Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney: Wrexham’s Hollywood owners are part of group taking 24% stake in Alpine F1 team
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-26 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Wrexham’s Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are part of a new investment group that is taking a 24% equity stake in Formula One outfit Alpine, the team’s parent company, Renault, announced on Monday. The investment group also includes Otro Capital and RedBird Capital Partners. Reynolds and McElhenney are the co-owners of Welsh soccer side, Wrexham. McElhenney and Reynolds celebrate with players of Wrexham's women's team during a bus parade celebration following its title-winning season. Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesThe statement says Reynolds and McElhenney’s Maximum Effort Investments will provide “successful sports and media experience and operational expertise in building high-growth companies.”

Persons: CNN —, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Reynolds, McElhenney, Michael B, Jordan, Laurent Rossi, ”, Rossi, “, Alpine’s, RedBird, Wrexham's, Jan Kruger Organizations: CNN, Formula, Renault, Otro, RedBird Capital Partners, Fenway Sports, Premier League team Liverpool, Major League Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Dallas Cowboys, NFL, Toulouse, AC Milan, Welsh soccer, Football League Locations: British, French, Italian, Welsh, Wrexham

☆ Leicester City: From Premier League champion to Championship? 2016 title winner is on the brink of relegation
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-27 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Leicester City’s Premier League triumph in 2015/16 remains one of the greatest achievements in the history of sport. With just one game left of the season, Leicester is in 18th place – the third and final relegation spot – on 31 points, two points adrift of Everton in 17th and safety. Former manager Brendan Rogers, who had been at the club since 2019, was sacked in April as Leicester made a last-ditch attempt to salvage its Premier League status by hiring Dean Smith. Of the teams facing relegation, Leicester certainly looks best placed to make an immediate return to the Premier League with some talented players and a potentially massive transfer budget from the sale of its stars. While Allardyce is known for his expertise in saving teams from relegation, his style of football could not be more different to Bielsa’s.

☆ Hollywood's Reynolds and McElhenney found success at Welsh soccer club Wrexham. But there's a warning for would-be copycats
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Elliot Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"There's a big amount of pressure and attention from the press, not to mention scepticism from diehard football fans. WREXHAM, Wales - May 2, 2023: Wrexham AFC fans celebrate during a bus parade following their league title win. One fan has donned the costume of Deadpool, the comic book character played by co-owner Ryan Reynolds. Hollis said they understood that "it would take more than funny Twitter posts and a documentary" to turn around a struggling club like Wrexham. This sort of dedication plays a crucial role in attracting more support from fans," Hollis said.

☆ Wrexham: An intoxicating tale of Hollywood glamour and sporting romance
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +22 min

In an often brutal and bleak world, the recent resurgence of Wrexham, the city as well as the soccer club, lifts the soul. The Turf pub is a must-see for Wrexham fans. But now, there’s Wrexham with a story that, in hindsight, feels as if it was just waiting for Hollywood. One of Wrexham city center's shopping areas, pictured on April 22. Wrexham fans celebrate on the pitch after their team beat Boreham Wood at the Racecourse Ground.

☆ The TV Show Climbing Back Up the English Soccer Ladder
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-23 | by ( Joshua Robinson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Wrexham sealed a promotion to the English Football League after a victory over Boreham Wood on Saturday. Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesThe vast majority of Wrexham AFC’s century and a half as a soccer team in North Wales has been easily forgettable. The club has never played in the top tier of English soccer, nor has it ever won a major trophy. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney hoped that they could turn it into a winner. But they were certain they could turn Wrexham into a TV star.

☆ Ryan Reynolds says Wrexham's dramatic win over Notts County was 'just bananas'
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-11 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds says he will “never be the same again” after watching Wrexham AFC take a huge step towards promotion in dramatic fashion on Monday. Wrexham has four games of the regular season remaining to secure automatic promotion to the Football League. Just the drama attached to all of it.”On his last-gasp penalty save, Foster added: “That adrenaline buzz there, that moment gives you goosebumps. The club had been languishing outside the top four divisions of English football, known as the Football League, for over a decade but now seems to be on an exciting path up the football pyramid. Wrexham is one of a number of Welsh clubs that play in the English football league system due to being founded before the creation of the Welsh football league.

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