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/ 141 days agoClub World Cup’s schedule congestion and player health concerns force FIFA to take new key steps to protect players
In a move that echoes global calls for reform, the soccer governing body has reached a pivotal agreement with player representatives—one that could reshape how elite soccer is scheduled.

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/ 141 days agoChristian Pulisic becomes shock Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi’s successor: Milan star beats Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal to top soccer award
After a spectacular season with Milan and a resurgence that few predicted after a bumpy stint in England, Christian Pulisic has added his name to elite company, besting global icons and rising phenoms in the process.

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/ 142 days agoNeymar reborn? Watch his brilliant return strike for Santos after injury layoff – Goal fit for his Barcelona and PSG days
Something remarkable happened at Vila Belmiro, something that hasn’t been seen in months—and perhaps not since his Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain heyday.

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/ 142 days agoFollowing the footsteps of Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho, and Lionel Messi: Lamine Yamal’s stats by kit number at Barcelona
While fans rave about Yamal's flair, pace, and decision-making, there’s another fascinating way to trace his rise: through his kit numbers.

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/ 142 days agoBarcelona may be set for another unplanned Camp Nou return delay: What would it mean for their La Liga and Champions League fixtures?
As the Joan Gamper Trophy approaches, signs point toward yet another unexpected delay — and questions are swirling about what it could mean for the club’s upcoming campaign.

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/ 142 days agoJude Bellingham set for post-FIFA Club World Cup surgery: When is Real Madrid star expected to make his injury return?
Real Madrid’s young star is finally stepping away from the pitch, at least temporarily.

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/ 142 days agoArgentine connection in MLS: Is Rodrigo De Paul the key to Lionel Messi’s contract renewal with Inter Miami?
As Inter Miami prepares to unveil yet another high-profile signing, speculation is mounting over what it could mean for the club’s most valuable asset.

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/ 143 days agoControversy never ends: One rigorous FIFA rule breach emerges after Chelsea’s Club World Cup victory over PSG
When Chelsea stunned the soccer world by defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup Final, it wasn’t just the scoreline that shocked fans and pundits.

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/ 143 days agoAleksander Ceferin’s no-show speaks volumes: Why the UEFA president snubbed the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Despite his high-ranking status in global soccer, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin was nowhere to be seen at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, a move that did not go unnoticed.

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/ 143 days agoChampions League, Europa League, Conference League? Not for 10 years: UEFA punishes club over shocking misstep
In an extraordinary ruling that has sent shockwaves through European soccer, UEFA has issued a 10-year ban to a club that recently participated in continental competition, barring them from all UEFA-organized tournaments.

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/ 143 days agoShock club ready to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Serie A?
Despite his age, Ronaldo’s name remains in the headlines—not just for his performances but for his next possible destination.

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/ 143 days agoCristiano Ronaldo or Lamine Yamal – Who is better? CR7’s son makes eye-opening four-word comparison with Barcelona star
During a recent livestream hosted by U.S. content creator Rakai, a question posed to Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the eldest son of Cristiano Ronaldo, sparked both curiosity and debate across the soccer world.

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/ 143 days agoCould Christian Pulisic link up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr? His reported Saudi Pro League interest response speaks volumes
Rumors swirled that Christian Pulisic might be tempted to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema by heading to the Middle East’s growing soccer project.

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/ 144 days agoNot just winning the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup: Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammate makes rare world champion history
But in 2025, one Argentine midfielder carved his name into history, becoming the only active player to win both the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.

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/ 144 days agoMore than Chelsea’s woes: Why Al-Hilal is feeling the burn after the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup may have delivered global exposure and huge financial windfalls, but for several clubs, the aftermath is beginning to take a toll.
