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While most of the world stars arrive at the World Cup from famous clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United, Griezmann comes from an organization rich in tradition but lighter in aura. Atletico Madrid has been a wonderful platform for the left-footed attacker, who has averaged 20 goals over four seasons since arriving from Real Sociedad.
His national team debut did not come until March 2014, a few weeks before his 23rd birthday. Three months later, he was starting in the World Cup. At the 2016 European Championship, he won the Golden Boot by scoring six goals and was named player of the tournament.

7 reasons why Chicagoans should root for Iceland in the World Cup

June 18, 2021 at 3:44 p.m.

The World Cup starts Thursday and with the United States failing to qualify, perhaps you have no rooting interest. Well, how about Iceland? Here’s why. 1. Iceland is the smallest...

Landon Donovan of the U.S. celebrates after a 1-0 defeat of Panama in the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup final at Soldier Field.

Soldier Field will host 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup games

May 31, 2019 at 4:35 p.m.

Soldier Field will be a host for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, city officials announced Friday. The tournament, held every two years, determines the champion of North and Central America...

A counterpart to the Eamus Catuli sign, which measures the time between Cubs World Series wins, the clock in Hamburg's Volksparkstadion measures the years, days, hours, minutes and seconds that the team has spent in the Bundesliga.

German soccer team’s clock, counterpart to Cubs’ ‘Eamus Catuli’ sign, could strike 0:00

May 31, 2019 at 4:32 p.m.

As the game clock ticked down during Hamburg SV's recent 1-0 win over rival SC Freiburg, another clock in the stadium ticked up, counting one of European soccer's more remarkable...

The completed bleachers in left field before the Cubs-Mets game on May 11.

Cubs selling 60 $10 tickets to all home games via lottery

May 31, 2019 at 4:13 p.m.

The Cubs will offer 60 $10 tickets to every 2018 home game via an online lottery, borrowing a page from the theater business, the team announced Wednesday. Seats will be...

Loyola guard Marques Townes (5), center, dances after beating Kansas State 78-62 in the Elite Eight.

NCAA tournament winners and losers: Charles Barkley, Harry Potter, John Calipari and more

May 31, 2019 at 9:18 p.m.

Sweet 16. Elite 8. Now the Final Four. So many winners. So many losers. So much Loyola. Loser: WBBM-Ch. 2 An Illinois team makes the men’s Final Four for the...

Sister Jean's personalized bobblehead doll on display at the Gentile Center on March 2, 2013.

NCAA tournament winners and losers: TruTV, Sister Jean, Thomas Jefferson and more

May 31, 2019 at 4:35 p.m.

After two rounds, four days, 48 games and one Sister Jean, here are the NCAA tournament's winners and losers so far. Winner: Sister Jean Our local treasure has become a...

NCAA Selection Sunday winners and losers: TBS, Big Ten, Loyola, Charles Barkley and more

May 31, 2019 at 9:16 p.m.

Who were the winners and losers on Selection Sunday, as TBS announced and analyzed the NCAA men's basketball tournament? Loser: Big Ten With Nebraska and Penn State left out, as...

Gold medal-winner Shaun White reacts after finishing his run during the men's halfpipe finals at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.

Winners and losers from the 2018 Olympics: NBC, Lindsey Vonn, Swiffers and more

June 24, 2019 at 8:36 a.m.

It seems like just two weeks ago that Yuna Kim lit the Olympic cauldron to get the 2018 Winter Games started. But now it’s over. So much to recap, so...

A Downers Grove native and former NHL All-Star player (Rangers, Kings, Sharks) and coach (Avalanche), Granato is the head coach of the U.S. men's team. He is in his second season as head coach for the University of Wisconsin.

Pyeongchang Olympics results for Chicago-area athletes and coaches

May 24, 2018 at 3:43 p.m.

These athletes with ties to the Chicago area have competed and been selected to represent the United States during the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. After the Olympics...

Irina Avvakumova, of the Olympic Athletes of Russia, reacts after the women's normal hill individual ski jumping competition on Feb. 13, 2018.

Olympics winners and losers: NBC, Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir, Johnny Weir and more

June 23, 2019 at 1:02 a.m.

Rougly halfway through the Olympics, there are so many wonderful and so many confounding moments. Let’s review. Winners: Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir Skating to “Moulin Rougue,” The Canadian ice...

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