Francisco Quatrin

Despite being disqualified from the Club World Cup weeks ago, Mexican side León was mistakenly featured in FIFA’s official broadcast intro during the opening match between Inter Miami and Al Ahly. The error quickly drew criticism from fans and reignited tensions between the club and FIFA.

The 2025 Gold Cup arrives at a complicated time for the United States Men's National Team. With several key players unavailable due to Club World Cup duties or rest, head coach Mauricio Pochettino is forced to rely on a younger, less experienced roster.

Cristiano Ronaldo recently spoke out about the need to protect young players like Yamal from excessive pressure. Suárez agreed with that sentiment, acknowledging how difficult it is to grow under the spotlight. “He's a player who's already defining an era and making a real difference,” he added.

Looking ahead, the AC Milan star assured fans that he’s preparing for a strong return. “I’ll be in good shape once this next season starts,” he said. “I’m hungrier than ever. Big things are coming.”

Ahead of the Club World Cup kickoff, much of the focus was on the state of the pitch at Hard Rock Stadium. After hosting two Shakira concerts just days before the tournament began, the field was reinstalled but showed overlapping turf panels and uneven patches, sparking frustration among players and coaches.

Atlético Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are set to face off in one of the most high-stakes matchups of the Club World Cup group stage. With both teams vying for early dominance, the winner of this clash could take a major step toward qualifying for the knockout rounds.

The USMNT is facing its worst losing streak since 2007 after back-to-back defeats in June 2025 friendlies, falling 2-1 to Turkey and suffering a 4-0 blowout against Switzerland. These results have sparked major concern just one year before the U.S. co-hosts the 2026 World Cup.

Lionel Messi has reigned at the top of world soccer for over two decades. With countless trophies, unmatched consistency, and a style of play that changed the game, he’s widely regarded as the greatest of all time. Now, he could be in line to receive a one-of-a-kind honor: the Super Ballon d’Or.

Al-Nassr’s project includes big names and big ambitions. Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he’s staying, and for Spalletti, the chance to coach the Portuguese legend—along with a huge salary package—could be too good to pass up.

Christian Pulisic’s decision to skip the 2025 Gold Cup has drawn backlash from fans, media, and even U.S. soccer legends. With the 2026 World Cup on home soil just a year away, many view this tournament as a critical preparation stage—making Pulisic’s absence all the more controversial.

As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup approaches, AI forecasts point to Inter Miami and Pachuca as the most likely North American teams to make a deep run. With Messi leading Miami and a balanced, youthful Pachuca squad under Domènec Torrent, both clubs could reach the quarterfinals—if things fall into place.

The winners will be honored at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on September 22. In addition to the Ballon d’Or for best male and female player, the ceremony will include awards for best goalkeeper (Yashin Trophy), best young player (Kopa Trophy), and top scorer (Gerd Müller Trophy).

FIFA is facing growing concerns just days before the Club World Cup kicks off, especially with ticket sales for the opening match between Inter Miami and Al Ahly lagging behind expectations. Less than 25,000 tickets have been sold for the game at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, which holds nearly 65,000 fans.

Just hours after Argentina’s 1-1 draw with Colombia, Lionel Messi boarded a flight back to Florida to rejoin Inter Miami. With only three days left before their FIFA Club World Cup debut against Al Ahly, the Argentine star didn’t want to miss a minute of preparation.

Paris Saint-Germain’s long-awaited Champions League breakthrough under Luis Enrique also re-writes the club’s past. CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi publicly thanked all three members of the star-studded but ultimately underachieving Messi-Neymar-Mbappé trio, admitting their stint “was a very important period for PSG.”