Francisco Quatrin

Lionel Messi skipped Inter Miami’s team training ahead of the Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Tigres, working individually in the gym and raising doubts about his availability.

Cristiano Ronaldo is one step away from his first trophy with Al-Nassr after a 2-1 win over Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semifinal. Sadio Mané and João Félix scored the decisive goals, with Ronaldo assisting before being sent off.

Marcus Rashford shared his excitement about joining Barcelona on loan from Manchester United, stressing that his main goal is helping the team win the Champions League. He believes Barça’s winning mentality makes them strong contenders for every trophy.

Cristiano Ronaldo will make his official season debut on August 19 when Al-Nassr faces Al-Ittihad in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup semifinal, beginning another chapter in his storied career.

The September FIFA international break brings the final two CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador are already through, while several nations continue to battle for the remaining spots.

Christian Pulisic put last summer’s controversy behind him, choosing rest and preseason training with AC Milan over extra international duty, with an eye on peaking for the 2025-26 season.

Manchester City looked back to their best, with Erling Haaland leading the charge in a 4-0 win over Wolverhampton. Strong showings from Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki added to the dominance, though Pep Guardiola refused to call his side title favorites despite €344 million spent on signings.

Lionel Messi headlines Argentina’s preliminary squad for the next World Cup Qualifiers, marking his return from an adductor injury that sidelined him against Uruguay and Brazil.

Ángel Di María has cemented his place as a national team legend, scoring decisive goals in finals at the 2008 Olympics, the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 Finalissima, and the 2022 World Cup.

With this latest strike, Messi is now only 63 goals behind Cristiano Ronaldo, adding fresh intrigue to their legendary rivalry for football’s all-time scoring record.

Barcelona opened the 2025/26 LaLiga season in style, defeating Mallorca 3-0 at Son Moix to immediately climb among the league leaders.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s season is about to begin, but things might not go as smoothly as expected. The Portuguese star could end up missing half of the group stage matches in the Champions League Two, a tournament similar in format to the UEFA Europa League.

After turning 18, Franco Mastantuono officially joined Real Madrid and immediately drew comparisons with Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal. Both youngsters have already showcased goals, assists, and fearless dribbling, sparking debates about who might dominate European football in the years ahead.

Franco Mastantuono officially began his Real Madrid journey on August 14, his 18th birthday. Presented by Florentino Pérez at Valdebebas, the Argentine midfielder quickly joined training under Xabi Alonso.

Lionel Messi returned to action against LA Galaxy and was once again decisive for Inter Miami. The Argentine came off the bench, scored the team’s second goal, and set up Luis Suárez to secure the win. Even though Messi made an impact, it was clear he wasn’t at 100% physically.