Martina Alcheva

As the FIFA Club World Cup prepares to deliver its biggest edition yet, one storyline is already capturing global attention—not because of silverware or rivalries, but because of family.

As the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup kicked off with anticipation and intensity, one question lingers in the minds of Honduran supporters: Why isn’t David Ruiz, one of the country’s most promising talents, representing the national team in this summer’s tournament?

Fans may come expecting goals, drama, and international rivalries, but they’ll also witness something far more sentimental: the last dance of players who helped define the modern game.

Behind the glamour, there’s an unmistakable shadow: a group of high-profile stars who, for varying reasons, won’t be there when the curtain rises.

With 32 of the globe’s most storied clubs vying for supremacy, anticipation is surging. Among them are teams stacked with superstars—Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Erling Haaland will all feature—but none of their clubs has emerged as the clear favorite.

As the first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup kicks off, speculation is already mounting that the competition may be on the verge of getting even bigger

One year out from co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico is setting the tone for what it hopes will be a resurgence on the international stage. This year, however, they face a unique opponent—a debutant Dominican Republic side looking to make history.

As Mexico gears up for its most important summer tournament before co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans and analysts alike were left wondering: Why isn’t Hirving “Chucky” Lozano playing for Mexico at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup?

In newly released footage from the Portuguese dressing room before the final, Ronaldo is seen rallying his teammates with a passionate speech that would prove prophetic.

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has now entered the fray with a quiet but unmistakable message—one that seemed aimed at both Pulisic and those in charge of the U.S. men’s national team.

Critics have slammed FIFA for attempting to save face, but the governing body’s president Gianni Infantino sees it differently.

As Mexico prepares to chase a record 10th title at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, all eyes are on El Tri to assert their dominance once again on the North American stage. However, they will have to do it without Henry Martin.

As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup prepares to kick off on June 14 in the United States, excitement is surging across the soccer world. But among the constellation of elite teams, Barcelona, one of the most decorated and iconic clubs in soccer history, is nowhere to be found.

Jude and Jobe Bellingham’s simultaneous presence raises an intriguing question: Has there ever been another brother duo to play in the same edition of the FIFA Club World Cup? The answer, as it turns out, makes the Bellingham story even more special.

Pulisic offered a short but heartwarming comment about a potential dream scenario: teaming up with his idol, Luka Modric, at Milan.