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☆ Caitlin Clark posts double-double in third straight win for the Indiana Fever
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Caitlin Clark’s double-double helped the Indiana Fever beat the Washington Mystics 88-81 on Wednesday in Indianapolis to win their third straight. Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell had a team-high 22 points each and both shot a supremely efficient 72.7% from the floor. It’s the first time since 2015 that the Fever have enjoyed a four-game home winning streak. “Whenever they went on a run, we always found a way to respond,” Clark told NBA TV of the team’s resilience. Clark and the Fever now go on a five-game road trip, which begins against the Atlanta Dream on Friday.

Persons: Caitlin Clark’s, it’s, Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, ” Clark, We’re, didn’t, ” Ariel Atkins, Clark Organizations: CNN, Indiana Fever, Washington Mystics, Iowa, NBA, Mystics, WNBA, Fever, Atlanta Locations: Indianapolis

☆ Copa América 2024: Lionel Messi’s final ‘Last Dance’ with Argentina?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —For just the second time in the tournament’s 108-year history, the Copa América will be played outside of South America. “Today, all I think about is to get well to the Copa América and play it. The squad for the 2024 Copa América is largely inexperienced, with 15 players on less than 10 caps for their country. UruguayPerennial overachiever Uruguay once again goes into a Copa América among the favorites to win the title. The nation of just 3.5 million people holds the joint record alongside Argentina for most Copa América titles won with 15.

Persons: Lionel Messi’s, Messi, ”, ” Messi, Ángel Di María, Catherine Ivill, Lionel Scaloni, “, he’s, ” Scaloni, Leo, Di María, West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá, Neymar, Brazil’s, Vinícius, –, Fernando Diniz, Dorival Júnior, Vinícius Jr, Marcelo Bielsa, Argentina –, Ander Gillenea, Luis Suárez, Giménez, Ronald Araújo, Federico Valverde, Matt Turner, Tim Weah, Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, Folarin Balogun, Ron Jenkins, Gregg Berhalter’s, ’, Juan Antonio Pizzi, Ricardo Gareca, Marcelo Hernandez, Alexis Sánchez, Claudio Bravo, Arturo Vidal, Gary Medel, Cafeteros, Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno, Luis Díaz, James Rodriguez, David Ospina, Yerry Mina Organizations: CNN, Copa, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF Nations League, Nations League, América, Brazil, Messi, Argentine, Star, “, Copa América, ”, Beijing, Getty, England, USA, Real, La Liga, League, overachiever, Argentina, CONCACAF, US, Panama, Uruguay, Copa Américas, Roja, La Roja, Qatar Locations: South America, United States, US, Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Panama, Costa Rica, Lionel Messi’s Argentina, Qatar, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Spain, Real Madrid, Uruguay, overachiever Uruguay, AFP, Colombia, Washington, Bolivia, Russia, Peru, Paraguay, Albania, France, Marseille, Colombia Colombia

☆ Andy Murray marks 1,000th tour match with victory at Queen’s, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz cruises
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —In what is likely to be his final appearance at Queen’s, Andy Murray earned a hard fought first-round victory over Alexei Popyrin on his 1,000th ATP Tour appearance. If this is to be the final grass court season of his illustrious career, Murray’s 6-3 3-6 6-3 win over world No. “Obviously, during the match, it’s difficult, but great reward at the end for the hard work and effort I put into the match. Alcaraz off to a winning startCarlos Alcaraz celebrates a point against Francisco Cerundolo during their match on Tuesday. “The first match in any tournament is never easy but even more difficult here on grass, starting the grass season,” Alcaraz said, per the ATP.

Persons: Andy Murray, Alexei Popyrin, Murray, Murray’s, It’s, “ I’ve, ” Murray, Jordan Thompson, Holger Rune, Alcaraz, Carlos Alcaraz, Francisco Cerundolo, Zac Goodwin, Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo, “, ” Alcaraz, Jack Draper Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Miami, Francisco Locations: Queen’s

☆ Novak Djokovic confirmed to compete at Paris Olympics following knee surgery
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Novak Djokovic will represent Serbia at the upcoming Paris Olympics, the country’s Olympic Committee announced on Tuesday. The injury meant Djokovic had to pull out of his quarterfinal clash against Casper Ruud and he subsequently underwent successful knee surgery. In his four previous Olympic appearances, Djokovic picked up the bronze medal at Beijing 2008 after beating American James Blake. “Of course, winning a gold medal or winning any medal for my country is a great wish and desire. It is one of the greatest priorities and goals for [this] season, there is no secret about that.”Djokovic will be joined on Team Serbia by world No.

Persons: CNN — Novak, Francisco Cerundolo, Djokovic, Casper Ruud, James Blake . Tennis, Roland Garros, ”, “ Organizations: CNN, Olympics, Olympic, Beijing, Paris Games, Serbian, Olympic Games, ITF, Team Serbia Locations: Serbia

☆ Kylian Mbappé: France captain suffers broken nose in Euro 2024 win over Austria, questionable for Netherlands clash
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Soccer star Kylian Mbappé suffered a broken nose in France’s 1-0 win over Austria at Euro 2024 on Monday, the French Football Federation (FFF) said in a statement to Reuters. “Kylian Mbappé suffered a broken nose during the second half of the Austria v France match this Monday in Düsseldorf,” the statement said, per Reuters. “The captain of the French team was first taken care of by the medical staff and doctor Franck Le Gall, who diagnosed a broken nose. “Kylian Mbappé has returned to the base camp of the French team. — Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) June 17, 2024Danso issued an apology to Mbappé after the game.

Persons: Kylian Mbappé, Mbappé, Germain, Kevin Danso, “, Franck Le Gall, “ Kylian Mbappé, Des idées Organizations: CNN — Soccer, Austria, French Football Federation, Reuters, Real Madrid, Paris Saint, France, CNN, Twitter Locations: Paris, Austria, Düsseldorf

☆ Christian Eriksen scores goal for Denmark at Euro 2024, three years after suffering cardiac arrest at previous tournament
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Christian Eriksen scored Denmark’s opening goal at Euro 2024 against Slovenia - and it’s one that will likely feel extra special. Just three years ago, Eriksen collapsed on the pitch after suffering cardiac arrest during Denmark’s group match against Finland at Euro 2020, which was delayed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Danish captain received life-saving treatment on the pitch, eventually being resuscitated and taken to hospital. The image of Eriksen celebrating his goal – a huge grin plastered across his face – was in stark contrast to the distressing scenes at Euro 2020. That day, his Denmark teammates stood around Eriksen arm-in-arm as he received treatment, trying to shield him from the cameras and supporters in the stands.

Persons: CNN — Christian Eriksen, Denmark’s, Eriksen, Jonas Wind’s, – Organizations: CNN, Slovenia, Finland Locations: Danish, Denmark

☆ Euro 2024: Wout Weghorst breaks Poland’s hearts with late winning goal for the Netherlands
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Wout Weghorst scored less than two minutes after coming on as a substitute to earn the Netherlands an important 2-1 win in the opening game of Group D at Euro 2024. It was a closer game than perhaps many would have expected and Poland caused the Oranje problems throughout, in particular in the second half. It was another huge international goal for Weghorst, who stunned Argentina at the World Cup in 2022 with a late equalizer in the quarterfinals, as the Netherlands next face the tough test of France. After a dominant start from the Netherlands, Poland snatched the lead against the run of play through Buksa’s brilliant near-post header from Piotr Zielinski’s whipped corner. However, the Netherlands soon got the goal its early dominance deserved as Gakpo’s effort from outside the area took a fortuitous deflection and wrong-footed Szczęsny in the Poland goal.

Persons: Wout Weghorst, Adam Buksa’s, Cody Gakpo’s, Wojciech Szczęsny, Robert Lewandowski, Weghorst, Piotr Zielinski’s, Lewandowski, Memphis Depay, Gakpo, profligacy, Nathan Ake’s Organizations: CNN, Austria, Memphis Locations: Netherlands, Poland, Oranje, Argentina, France

☆ Euro 2024: Switzerland holds on for hard-fought win over Hungary
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Lamine Yamal makes history as youngest player to appear at a European Championship
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Spain’s Lamine Yamal made history on Saturday by becoming the youngest player to appear at a men’s European Championship when he took to the field against Croatia at Euro 2024. At 16 years and 338 days old, Yamal surpassed the previous record set by Poland’s Kacper Kozłowski, who was 17 years and 246 days old when he played against Spain at Euro 2020. Yamal already holds the records for being the youngest player to feature for Barcelona and the youngest player to start a match in La Liga in the 21st century. “I think he’s so mature and can already make the difference for us,” former Barça head coach Xavi recently told reporters of Yamal. “We have to take care of him, but I think he’s ready and I’m not afraid to trust youth.”

Persons: Yamal, Poland’s Kacper Kozłowski, Dani Carvajal, It’s, Xavi, ” Organizations: CNN, Croatia, Spain, La Liga, Champions League Locations: Barcelona, Barça’s, Spain

☆ Euro 2024: Host Germany kicks off tournament with 5-1 hammering of Scotland
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Host Germany kicked off Euro 2024 in spectacular fashion on Friday, hammering 10-man Scotland 5-1 in Munich to record the biggest opening match victory in European Championship history. Antonio Rüdiger’s own goal in the 87th minute was nothing more than a consolation but gave the Scotland fans a moment to remember on a difficult night. Germany didn’t allow Scotland fans much time to enjoy their moment as Can, who was a late callup following youngster Aleksandar Pavlović’s injury, found the bottom corner from the edge of the area. The thumping win will be a considerable boost to a team that didn’t come into its home tournament with high expectations. It was a brutal opening night for Scotland fans.

Persons: Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Niclas Füllkrug, Emre, Antonio Rüdiger’s, Ryan Porteous, Germany couldn’t, “, Julian Nagelsmann, Wirtz, Angus Gunn, Kai Pfaffenbach, Ryan Christie’s, Porteous, Scott McKenna, Andy Robertson’s, Aleksandar Pavlović’s, didn’t, Hansi Flick, Jeff J Mitchell, hasn’t, Philipp Lahm Organizations: CNN, Scotland, Tartan Army, ITV, Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen, Reuters, Allianz Arena, Getty, Costa Locations: Munich, Hungary, Switzerland, Germany, Havertz, Scotland, Musiala, Nagelsmann, Costa Rica

☆ Euro 2024: German and British police working together for ‘safe and trouble-free’ tournament amid hooliganism fears
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The hostIt’s fair to say expectations for the German national team are not high within the host country. Expectations are low for the German national team. Didier Deschamps has been in charge of the national team since 2012 and last January extended his contract until 2026. After winning the World Cup and Nations League, Mbappé wants to add the Euros to his resume. That’s the only one that missed me with the national team after I did everything with the national team,” Mbappé told CNN recently.

Persons: ”, Lars Baron, Hansi Flick, Julian Nagelsmann, Nagelsmann, Christian, hasn’t, Henri Delaunay, Les, Didier Deschamps, Deschamps, Kylian Mbappé, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Bradley Barcola, Warren Zaïre, Emery, Eduardo Camavinga, France’s, Mbappé, Matthias Hangst, ” Mbappé, it’s, Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Saka, Declan Rice, Jude, Gareth Southgate, fthe, Southgate, Alex Grimm, ” Southgate, “, you’ve, Dominik Szoboszlai, ” Szoboszlai, “ It’s, Rafal Oleksiewicz, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Andriy Lunin, Mykhailo Mudryk, Artem Dovbyk Organizations: CNN, British, soccer’s, England, Serbian, Guardian, German Police, Policing Unit, UEFA, Serbian Football Federation, Serbian Ministry of Interior, Russia, Reuters, German, Bayern Munich, ARD, German national, Getty, Nations League, English Football Association, Liverpool, Defence, Iceland, Bosnia, Ukraine Locations: Gelsenkirchen, England, Serbia, European, Germany, North Rhine, Westphalia, “, France, Marseille, Russia, Scotland, Netherlands, Austria, Turkey, Switzerland, Hungary, Italy, Ukraine, Herzegovina, Iceland, Spain, Belgium, Slovakia, Romania

☆ Caitlin Clark: The reasons for and against the WNBA star’s exclusion from the Team USA Olympic roster
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —USA Basketball’s decision to omit Caitlin Clark from the Olympic roster was initially met with some shock. However, USA Basketball has made a “terrible decision,” according to CNN Sport analyst Christine Brennan, by omitting a phenomenon like Clark from the roster. Breanna Stewart, a two-time WNBA champion, Brittney Griner, a nine-time All Star and A’ja Wilson, a two-time MVP, have all represented Team USA at an Olympic Games before. “She’s the biggest thing in sports, not just women’s basketball in the United States,” Brennan said of why Clark should be included. With or without Clark, Team USA is the overwhelming favorite to win gold in Paris and continue its unbeaten Olympic record stretching back to 1992.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Clark, wasn’t, ”, Christine Brennan, She’s, ” Clark, Brian Spurlock, I’m, Alyssa Thomas’s, Diana Taurasi’s, Breanna Stewart, Brittney, A’ja Wilson, Greg Fiume, Sabrina Ionescu, Jackie Young, Stewart, Betnijah Laney, it’s “, “ I’ve, “, that’s, ” Brennan, Caitlin, Don Riddell, Brennan, Gregory Shamus, Diana Taurasi, Diana, ’, ” Stewart, Taurasi, Paige Bueckers, USA, Jennifer Rizzotti, she’s, Jayne Kamin, There’ll, Rebecca Lobo, Candace Parker, –, Christian Laettner, women’s Organizations: CNN, USA, WNBA, CNN Sport, Chicago Sky, Indiana Fever, Indiana, Team USA, Olympic, Getty, NCAA, Hamilton, Fever, Basketball, “, Iowa, Sports, Reuters, USA Basketball, Team USA’s, NBA Locations: Paris, …, Iowa, Long, men’s, United, United States, Clark, America, Africa, Europe

☆ NBA Finals: Key storylines, full schedule and how to watch
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

How to watchThe NBA Finals will be broadcast exclusively on ABC in the United States. 8 seed Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals and Jayson Tatum’s performances in the 2022 NBA Finals being examples of these concerns. “Having nine days off [before the Finals] is good for your body and for everybody to get healthy, but we’re in the NBA Finals and we’re all so anxious and excited to play. ET• Game 4: Celtics vs. Mavericks, June 14 - 8:30 p.m. ET• *Game 7: Mavericks vs. Celtics, June 23 - 8:00 p.m.

Persons: Jimmy Butler, Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese, Joe Mazzulla, Larry O’Brien, Jayson Tatum, Jason Miller, Jayson Tatum’s, “, ” Tatum, we’ve, don’t, “ I’m, Jaylen Brown, Justin Casterline, Dirk, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington, Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively, Derrick Jones Jr, Dončić, Jason Kidd, Kidd, Dirk Nowitzki, David Berding, ” Irving Organizations: CNN, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, ABC, BBC, TNT Sports, Celtics, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, Getty, Eastern, “, ESPN, Pacers, Mavericks, Miami Locations: United States, Tyrese Haliburton, Boston, Dallas

☆ Angel Reese ejected during Chicago Sky’s loss to New York Liberty
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese was ejected late in the fourth quarter of her team’s 88-75 defeat by the New York Liberty on Tuesday after receiving back-to-back technical fouls. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball seemingly offered to pay Reese’s fine. “Ref that threw out @Reese10Angel is weak btw… You know who you are (Keep ya money Angel I got you),” Ball wrote on X. Reese finished the Commissioner’s Cup game with 13 points and 10 rebounds but shot 25% from the field. Breanna Stewart had a huge game for the Liberty, putting up a game high 33 points to go with 14 rebounds and three assists.

Persons: Angel Reese, Reese, Charles Watson, “, waiving, Marina Mabrey, “ You’ve, Teresa Weatherspoon, ”, Lonzo, Angel, ” Ball, ” Reese, Breanna Stewart, Melissa Tamez, Chennedy Carter, Clark, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert’s, King, Maya Moore, Sheryl Swoopes, Candace Parker, Diana Taurasi, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin, Christine Brennan, we’ve Organizations: CNN, Chicago Sky, New York Liberty, WNBA, Twitter, Chicago Bulls, Liberty, Sky, tennis, USA

☆ Champions League final: Can Borussia Dortmund halt Real Madrid’s march to 15th European Cup success?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —There must be few sights in football more daunting than lining up against Real Madrid in a Champions League final. Simply put: No matter how perilous the position, never count Real Madrid out in the Champions League. Terzić celebrates after Dortmund reached the Champions League final against PSG. “What has made us so strong, especially in the Champions League, is what we can influence. “They haven’t lost in eight Champions League finals in a row.

Persons: Blancos, –, “ We’re, ” Carlo Ancelotti, We’re, we’re, ” Real, Clive Brunskill, Germain, Merengues, Nacho, Joselu, Real’s, “, ” Ancelotti, hadn’t, Die, Bayer, Christine Poujoulat, Edin Terzić, ”, Terzić, “ I’m Organizations: CNN, Real Madrid, Champions League, Liverpool, Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Wembley, Saturday’s Champions League, Bayern Munich, PSG, Atlético, “ Borussia, Paris Saint, Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Bayern, Real, League, ”, Juventus, Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Terzić, Getty Locations: Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester, It’s, ” Dortmund, AFP

☆ Caitlin Clark makes WNBA history in Indiana Fever defeat to Los Angeles Sparks
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The Indiana Fever’s early season struggles continued on Tuesday with an 88-82 defeat to the Los Angeles Sparks, but Caitlin Clark produced her most scintillating performance so far. She is now also the fastest rookie in WNBA history to record 100 points and 50 assists. “Honestly, I think I just played with an aggressive mindset,” Clark told reporters. Despite the Fever’s difficult start to the season, Clark continues to draw huge crowds with more than 16,000 again in attendance for Tuesday’s game, including Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. I think I’ve done a better job as well of understanding who’s guarding me.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, –, “, ” Clark, Sparks, Christie, they’ve, Clark, Cameron Brink, Kia Nurse, Tyrese, ”, – I’ve Organizations: CNN, Indiana Fever’s, Los Angeles Sparks, Sparks, LA, Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Seattle Storm, Gainbridge Locations: Indiana

☆ Rafael Nadal says playing Wimbledon is ‘not a good idea’ as he looks to prioritize Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Rafael Nadal has cast further doubt on his participation at Wimbledon this year, saying it is “not a good idea” as he looks to prioritize the Summer Olympics on the Roland Garros clay. Wimbledon gets underway on July 1, with the Olympic tennis tournament starting less than a month later on July 27. “It looks difficult,” Nadal, who won singles gold at Beijing 2008, said of his Wimbledon prospects. I think tomorrow I will be ready to play again if I had to – but I will not have to,” he laughed. “I need to clear my ideas now and see what the new calendar is for me to be ready for the Olympics.

Persons: CNN — Rafael Nadal, Roland, Alexander Zverev, ” Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Nadal, Zverev, Roland Garros, Behrouz Mehri, ”, “ Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Olympic, Beijing, Paris, Getty Locations: AFP

☆ Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray share ‘emotional’ French Open embrace following Swiss’ win
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Stan Wawrinka turned back the clock to play his “best match of the year” as he eased past fellow tour veteran Andy Murray 6-4 6-4 6-2 in the first round of the French Open. And, yeah, he’s [an] amazing guy, amazing player, such a big fighter. “I think I played my best match of the year,” Wawrinka, the 2017 French Open champion, added. It’s really positive for me.”Murray, playing in his first French Open since another first-round defeat to Wawrinka in 2020, suffered an early break of serve in each set and was never able to recover. “It was always going to be tough, tough match,” Murray said, per the BBC.

Persons: Stan Wawrinka, Andy Murray, Scot, he’s, Murray, Wawrinka, “ We’re, ” Wawrinka, ” Murray, Roland Garros, “ Stan, “, Cameron Norrie, Pavel Kotov, Brit Dan Evans Organizations: CNN, “, Miami Locations: Paris

☆ French Open: ‘I don’t know any other record in any other sport that equals Rafael Nadal’s French Open success,’ says Boris Becker
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

I don’t know any other record in any other sport that equals that.”Becker points to some of tennis’ greats, himself included, that failed to win the French Open to further highlight the absurdity of Nadal’s record in Paris. So there’s no shame in not winning the French Open,” said the 56-year-old German. Nadal won the first grand slam of his career at the 2005 French Open. Nadal, it goes without saying, is always the darling of the French Open crowd and has enjoyed vociferous support in some of his toughest matches. The French Open was the only grand slam Becker failed to win.

Persons: Rafael Nadal, Roland Garros, Roger Federer, – Nadal, Nadal’s, Clay, –, “, Boris Becker, ” Becker, Bjorn, Borg, Pete, Sampras, Stefan, Edberg, Becker, ”, Nadal, Christophe Ena, he’s, “ Clay, Philippe Chatrier Organizations: CNN, partizan, Getty Locations: Paris

☆ Seven years and 11 trophies, but no Champions League: Has Kylian Mbappé’s time at Paris Saint-Germain been a success?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

He’s won six Ligue 1 titles, three French Cups, two League Cups and a record five Player of the Year awards. The closest Mbappé came to winning the Champions League was reaching the final in 2020. Even if Mbappé was to lift one more trophy, can his time in Paris be considered a success if he didn’t achieve the club’s ultimate goal? “He’s their all-time top scorer, he’s won the league’s Player of the Year award five times in a row. “What’s interesting is he’s not necessarily captured the hearts of fans, especially in the way he’s left the club.

Persons: Kylian Mbappé, Germain, Nasser Al, Khelaifi, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Lionel Messi, Neymar, He’s, Julian Finney, ” Mbappé, Mbappé, ”, Raphaël Jucobin, “, ” Jucobin, he’s, Michael Regan, Real, –, Frenchman, Jucobin, “ He’s, Marco, Verratti, Thomas Meunier, L’Equipe, ‘ Kyks, Neymar Jr, Aurelien Meunier, Messi, Vinícius Jr, Jude Bellingham, relishes, It’s Organizations: CNN, Paris Saint, PSG, Monaco, Ligue, Champions League, Qatari, Bayern Munich, League, UEFA, French, Lyon, Real Madrid, FIFA, Mbappé, Independent, Al, Parc des Princes, Toulouse, Qatar, Ouest, European, ”, Los Blancos, French national Locations: Paris, France, €, Saudi, Hilal, Parc des, Ouest France, ” Real Madrid, Real

☆ The draw has been made for Rafael Nadal at the French Open. It couldn’t have gone much worse for the Spaniard
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Matias Grez | Sammy Mncwabe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

4 Alexander Zverev in the opening round of what is set to be the final French Open of his career. While Nadal has beaten Zverev seven times in their previous 10 meetings, the German is one of the favorites to lift the title. The fourth seed arrives at Roland Garros full of confidence after winning the Italian Open last week, his ninth Masters 1000 title. The two last met in an intense 2022 French Open semifinal where Zverev retired mid-match following an ankle injury that sidelined him for the rest of the year. The 22-time grand slam champion even admitted after his heavy second-round defeat to Hubert Hurkacz at the Italian Open earlier this month that he wasn’t sure if would be able to play at the French Open.

Persons: CNN — Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev, Roland Garros, Nadal, Zverev, Spaniard, Hubert Hurkacz, Novak, Tomas Machac, Stanislas Wawarinka, Andy Murray Organizations: CNN, Nadal, Madrid

☆ Travis Kelce responds to Harrison Butker’s commencement speech
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has spoken about the controversial comments Harrison Butker made at a commencement speech earlier this month, saying he does not agree with “just about any” of Butker’s views but did “cherish” him as a teammate. I think Pat [Mahomes] said it best where he is every bit of a great person and a great teammate,” Kelce said on the latest episode of the “New Heights” podcast he hosts with his brother, Jason. When it comes down to his views and what he said at Saint Benedict’s commencement speech, those are his. “And make no mistake about it, a lot of the things he said in his commencement speech are not things that I align myself with. But, he’s giving a commencement speech at a Catholic university, and, shocker, it ended up being a very religious and Catholic speech.

Persons: Travis Kelce, Harrison Butker, “, Butker, Mahomes, ” Kelce, Jason, “ He’s, That’s, Jason Kelce, “ There’s, that’s, ”, Arne Dedert Organizations: CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, Benedictine College, Saint, Catholic, Chiefs, Getty, Cleveland Heights Locations: Atchison , Kansas, Cleveland

☆ Ademola Lookman scores stunning hat-trick as Atalanta wins Europa League title to end Bayer Leverkusen’s historic unbeaten run
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Bayer Leverkusen’s historic unbeaten run came to a shuddering halt on Wednesday as Atalanta ran riot in the Europa League final, winning 3-0 to lift just the second major trophy in the club’s 116-year history. We did it!” Lookman told TNT Sports after the game. Most of the talk going into Wednesday’s final had been about Bayer Leverkusen’s remarkable season and its record-breaking 51-game unbeaten run. Leverkusen's incredible unbeaten run finally came to an end. “The unbeaten run has come to an end, but congratulations to Atalanta.

Persons: CNN —, Atalanta, Lookman, “, ” Lookman, I’m, ”, Paul Childs, Reuters “ I’m, “ We’re, Gian Piero Gasperini, Bayer, Xabi, Andrew Boyers, ” Alonso, Alonso Organizations: CNN, CNN — Bayer, Atalanta, Europa League, Charlton Athletic, Everton, RB Leipzig, Fulham, Leicester City, TNT Sports, Lookman, Coppa Italia, Africa, Nations, Reuters, BBC, Bayer Leverkusen’s, Bundesliga, Leverkusen, Kaiserslautern Locations: Dublin, Ireland, London, Bergamo, Italy, Nigeria, Lookman, Leicester, England

☆ Chelsea players react to Mauricio Pochettino’s surprise sacking as manager
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Chelsea’s players have been full of praise for departed manager Mauricio Pochettino, who somewhat surprisingly left his position by mutual consent on Tuesday after only 11 months in the job. Pochettino also took Chelsea to the League Cup final, where it lost to Liverpool, and the semifinals of the FA Cup. The majority of the players Chelsea have purchased in the Boehly era have been young and inexperienced, while key senior players – including César Azpilicueta, N’Golo Kanté, Mateo Kovačić and Mason Mount – left before the season started. Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty ImagesDespite Chelsea’s rollercoaster season, Pochettino clearly remained well-liked among the squad, with several players expressing their thanks to the Argentine, as well as surprise at his departure. “Gaffer, thank you for everything you have done for me & making my dreams come true,” Palmer wrote on Instagram.

Persons: Mauricio Pochettino, Pochettino, Mauricio, Laurence Stewart, Paul Winstanley, “, ” Chelsea, Todd Boehly, César Azpilicueta, N’Golo Kanté, Mateo Kovačić, Mason Mount –, Chelsea's, Henry Nicholls, Nicolas Jackson, ”, Moises Caicedo, ” Cole Palmer, ” Palmer, Marc Cucurella, emojis, Cole Palmer, Justin Setterfield Organizations: CNN, Chelsea, Europa League football, League, Liverpool, FA, Stamford, Argentine, Premier League’s, Mister, Premier League and Europe Locations: AFP, Ecuadorian, Manchester City

☆ Inter Milan taken over by US investment firm Oaktree after Chinese owners fail to repay loan
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Maisie Linford | Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —US-based investment firm Oaktree Capital Management said on Wednesday it has “assumed ownership” of recently crowned Serie A champion Inter Milan. Inter’s Chinese owner, Suning, failed to repay a loan now worth €395 million ($428 million) that was taken out to help finance the club during the Covid pandemic. In a statement, Oaktree said: “We understand the great responsibility towards the community and the historical legacy of Inter. Mattia Ozbot/Inter/Getty ImagesAfter contacting Oaktree for comment on Zhang’s statement, the firm referred CNN to its press release. “As new owners, we recognize our responsibility to Inter Milan’s community, history and legacy,” Oaktree’s Alejandro Cano said in a statement.

Persons: Suning, Oaktree, “, Howard Marks, Steven Zhang, Mattia Ozbot, ” Oaktree’s Alejandro Cano Organizations: CNN, Oaktree Capital Management, Serie, Inter Milan, Inter, Club, Coppa Italia, Champions League, Europa League, Juventus Locations: Italy, Oaktree

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