Martina Alcheva

The European scoring charts have taken on an unexpected shape in recent weeks, with Christian Pulisic joining names such as Robert Lewandowski and Harry Kane in discussions that were once reserved only for the continent’s most reliable finishers.

Real Madrid’s season was already creaking under pressure, but the most unwelcome twist arrived just days before the crucial UEFA Champions League showdown against Manchester City. As the spotlight sharpened on Xabi Alonso’s struggling squad, Kylian Mbappe suddenly became the center of growing uncertainty. The French superstar, expected to carry the attack against the English champion, now faces a race against time, leaving fans, pundits, and even Manchester City itself wondering whether the Bernabeu will witness his trademark explosiveness on Wednesday night.

While Cristiano Ronaldo continues his global-superstar reign in the Saudi Pro League, it is Salah whose name now echoes through boardrooms in the Middle East—fueling talk of a blockbuster move that could redefine the league’s future.

Portugal enters the tournament with one of the sport’s defining icons still at the center of attention, and the story of a supposed €7 banknote dedicated to Cristiano Ronaldo quickly captivated fans worldwide.

Former USMNT goalkeeper Brad Friedel has stepped in with a sharp assessment of the situation, hinting at two possible bold reasons behind the slowdown that cast a different light on Pulisic’s thinking.

The 2025 MLS Cup Final carried unusual weight. Rebuilt around Lionel Messi, Inter Miami knew victory would not only secure their first league title but also edge Messi ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in their post-Europe rivalry.

Mohamed Salah stunned English soccer by publicly venting his frustration at Liverpool after another controversial benching under Arne Slot, turning a routine post-match interview into a seismic moment that now threatens to define the club’s season.

The meeting of these two icons—so often opponents on soccer’s grandest stages—framed an MLS Cup that instantly enters league folklore.

Inter Miami’s 2025 season came to an emotional close with a championship match that felt predestined to define an era—one shaped by Lionel Messi, a player whose presence continues to alter the gravitational pull of MLS.

With two assists from Lionel Messi in the last quarter, Inter Miami beat Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 to cap a memorable end to the year 2025 and win its first MLS Cup.

amid the excitement, a cryptic comment from the Argentine veteran has sparked unease, leaving many wondering whether the duel that defined an era of international soccer could be interrupted on the sport’s biggest stage.

The Milan forward struck an optimistic but cautious tone, noting the familiarity with their group-stage opponents while signaling that no country can be underestimated—an early reminder of the high stakes facing a host nation.

The biggest match in MLS history arrives with Lionel Messi and Thomas Muller at the center of the global spotlight once again, as Inter Miami prepares to face Vancouver Whitecaps in a final that has rewritten every expectation the league once held.

The draw brings the prospect of Kylian Mbappe facing Erling Haaland and Harry Kane coming up against Luka Modric, early marquee duels that carry both celebrity weight and sporting significance.

 enters the 2026 World Cup as one of them. For the first time in his career, the singular Norway side steps onto soccer’s grandest stage with a striker who can bend matches to his will.