Francisco Quatrin

Al Hilal shocked the world by defeating Manchester City in the Club World Cup and will now face Fluminense for a place in the semifinals.

The U.S. reached the final with a 2–1 win over surprise contender Guatemala, despite missing key European-based players like Pulisic, Musah, and McKennie.

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 28, died in a tragic car accident early this morning in Zamora, Spain. His younger brother André, also a professional footballer, was killed in the crash.

Ivan Rakitic has officially retired from professional soccer, closing the book on a legendary career that spanned over two decades. The Croatian midfielder’s decision was confirmed by Hajduk Split coach Gonzalo García, who credited Rakitic as a key influence in his own arrival at the club.

His exit is seen as crucial for Inter Miami's financial planning, as Suárez holds one of the club’s highest salaries under the Designated Player rule. The decision not to renew has been under discussion since January, following the team's qualification for the FIFA Club World Cup.

The United States will face Guatemala on Wednesday, July 2, in the semifinals of the 2025 Gold Cup. The matchup will be held in St. Louis, as both teams prepare for a do-or-die battle with a spot in the final on the line.

“The Club World Cup harms the calendar,” stated La Liga president Javier Tebas, who also vowed, “I’ll do everything possible to make sure it’s never played again,” during the domestic league’s season schedule reveal.

Gyökeres scored 97 goals in just 102 games during a remarkable two-year stint at Sporting CP, helping the club win consecutive Portuguese league titles and a domestic cup.

If Messi leaves, Major League Soccer could lose an estimated $300 million.
Since his arrival at Inter Miami, ticket sales have soared by $265 million and Apple TV subscriptions jumped nearly $30 million, highlighting his massive financial impact.

With a decisive goal from Gonzalo García, Real Madrid secured a 1–0 win over Juventus in the Round of 16, punching their ticket to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup.

El Clásico remains the most anticipated fixture in Spanish soccer, drawing global attention and often deciding the LaLiga title. The 2025/26 season will see another dramatic chapter as Real Madrid and Barcelona face off once again in two decisive matchups.

Kylian Mbappé is starting on the bench against Juventus after recovering from gastroenteritis that sidelined him during the Club World Cup group stage.

Messi’s arrival in MLS changed the game. While his base salary stands at $12 million, total compensation reaches $20 million — a figure no other player in the league currently matches.

Lionel Messi’s future at Inter Miami is currently up in the air, as the Argentine legend weighs staying in Florida against pursuing a return to top-level European soccer in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The MLS club is eager to extend his contract, and negotiations are already underway.

Kylian Mbappé is back training with the team and nearly at full fitness, but not completely there. While the French superstar has shaken off the effects of his gastroenteritis, Real Madrid must decide whether to risk starting him or stick with Gonzalo García in the starting lineup.