Francisco Quatrin

For the second year in a row, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo made the Ballon d'Or shortlist—signaling a true changing of the guard in world soccer.

Inter Miami achieved its goal by securing victory against Pumas in the Leagues Cup. The Herons displayed superior performance in the second half of the game, leading to their advancement in the bi-national tournament.

With Mastantuono joining the ranks, Real Madrid now boasts its youngest squad since 1998, averaging under 25.8 years of age. The Argentine’s arrival alongside other young stars like Endrick, Arda Güler, and Jude Bellingham signals a full generational shift in Valdebebas.

After two decades at Bayern Munich, Müller’s move marks a new chapter both personally and professionally. He brings leadership, experience, and global appeal to the MLS, adding to the league’s strategy of signing influential players to elevate the competition and brand.

Lionel Messi will not feature in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup clash against Pumas UNAM after suffering a minor muscle injury in his right leg during the match against Necaxa. The club confirmed the issue, calling it a “mild strain,” and stated that his return will depend on how he responds to treatment in the coming days.

If the transfer goes through, Núñez would join Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal ahead of key competitions: the Saudi Pro League, the King’s Cup, the AFC Champions League, and the Club World Cup in the U.S., where Al Hilal is already qualified.

Lionel Messi is officially ruled out of Inter Miami's key Leagues Cup clash against Pumas UNAM due to a minor muscle injury. Coach Javier Mascherano confirmed Messi won’t feature in Wednesday's game but expressed optimism about his recovery.

The move is driven by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe, who wants to modernize United’s outdated data systems by introducing precision technologies and predictive analysis inspired by Formula 1 methodologies.

Real Madrid has undergone a clear generational shift in recent windows. Club legends like Luka Modrić, Lucas Vázquez, Sergio Ramos, Karim Benzema, Marcelo, Toni Kroos, and Gareth Bale have all departed, making way for a youth-driven rebuild led by Bellingham, Endrick, and now Mastantuono.

Inter Miami will face Pumas UNAM on Wednesday without Lionel Messi, who is recovering from a minor muscle injury. Coach Javier Mascherano confirmed that the star won't be available and emphasized that Messi usually recovers quickly but won’t be rushed back.

Real Madrid used its official TV channel to protest the league's decision not to delay their LaLiga opener beyond August 19, claiming that their deep run in the Club World Cup left them with less preparation time than rivals like Barcelona and Atlético Madrid.

With 5 points on the board and Messi sidelined, Inter Miami needs a strong result against Pumas UNAM to punch their ticket to the Leagues Cup quarterfinals.

As MLS awaits potential blockbuster moves for Heung-Min Son and Thomas Müller, clubs like Atlanta and LAFC are already making strategic additions from England’s Championship to boost their rosters.

The Justice for Players Foundation (JfP) has initiated a class-action lawsuit against FIFA, following a CJEU ruling in favor of Lassana Diarra. The court determined that FIFA's transfer regulations violated EU laws on free movement of workers and fair competition, creating legal grounds for a Europe-wide legal action.

Rodrigo De Paul quickly stepped into a leadership position under Javier Mascherano, especially with Lionel Messi sidelined. The former Atlético Madrid midfielder is becoming the face of Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup campaign.