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2025 Ballon d’Or nominees announced: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo OUT, Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe IN – Full list

The 2025 Ballon d’Or nominees list has officially been unveiled ahead of the 69th edition of the world’s most prestigious soccer awards, and once again, two legendary names are absent.
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/ 260 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s strict rule for teammates revealed by Portugal’s Euro 2016 champion

A former Portugal player and Euro 2016 champion has shared a little-known detail about Cristiano Ronaldo and his relationship with teammates.
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New MLS star Thomas Muller issues strong warning to the league after joining Vancouver Whitecaps

Thomas Muller has officially joined Vancouver Whitecaps and sent a clear message about his arrival to Major League Soccer.
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Mastantuono’s shocking decision: Real Madrid’s new star reportedly rejected someone close to Cristiano Ronaldo

With Mastantuono joining the ranks, Real Madrid now boasts its youngest squad since 1998, averaging under 25.8 years of age. The Argentine’s arrival alongside other young stars like Endrick, Arda Güler, and Jude Bellingham signals a full generational shift in Valdebebas.
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/ 260 days ago

Thomas Müller joins MLS: How much will he earn compared to Lionel Messi and Heung-Min Son?

After two decades at Bayern Munich, Müller’s move marks a new chapter both personally and professionally. He brings leadership, experience, and global appeal to the MLS, adding to the league’s strategy of signing influential players to elevate the competition and brand.
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/ 260 days ago

Why isn't Lionel Messi playing in Inter Miami vs. Pumas UNAM Leagues Cup match?

Lionel Messi will not feature in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup clash against Pumas UNAM after suffering a minor muscle injury in his right leg during the match against Necaxa. The club confirmed the issue, calling it a “mild strain,” and stated that his return will depend on how he responds to treatment in the coming days.
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NFL icon Tom Brady cites Messi, Yamal as examples of what U.S. soccer needs for a 'cultural revolution'

Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal were mentioned by NFL legend Tom Brady while discussing the evolution of soccer in the United States.
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/ 260 days ago

Lamine Yamal outshines Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Sergio Ramos, and many legends in La Liga with unique 2025-26 record

mar, Robert Lewandowski, and Sergio Ramos, few could have predicted that the 18-year-old prodigy, Lamine Yamal, would set a new benchmark that none of them achieved.
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Forget Lionel Messi’s example: Europe’s top clubs eye Lamine Yamal’s rise as the new gold standard — Real Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono leads new wave of stars

Gone are the days when Lionel Messi’s name alone defined the gold standard of youth development. Today, a new template is taking shape—Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.
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Serie A’s bold VAR shake-up set to impact Christian Pulisic and Milan after 2025 FIFA Club World Cup trial – Premier League to follow

As Christian Pulisic gears up for his third season with Milan, both he and his Rossoneri teammates are set to face a game-changing new development in Italian soccer.
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Record-breaking move: Milan smashes historic Belgian league transfer mark to help Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez in attack

As Milan prepares for a new campaign with Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez, and Rafael Leao at the forefront of its attack, the club has finally finalized a deal that could reshape its midfield – and it comes with a historical twist.
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Son Heung-min outshines Lionel Messi: New LAFC star breaks new ground in MLS before even kicking a ball

Son Heung has already shattered one of the league’s most significant records — a landmark even Lionel Messi hadn't touched.
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/ 260 days ago

One rule for Son Heung-min, another for Lionel Messi? LAFC's new ace faces controversial MLS reality after Premier League exit

Even before his official unveiling, Son must already prepare for a different kind of challenge in the United States — one that even global stars like him cannot avoid, with only Lionel Messi exempt.
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Report: $50M Real Madrid star reacts angrily to club’s decision on Mbappe’s No. 9 successor

Real Madrid have reportedly made a decision regarding Kylian Mbappe’s successor as No. 9 for the upcoming season, and one of the club’s young stars did not take the news well.
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Cristiano Ronaldo set to face major new rival in Saudi Pro League as $65M Premier League star reportedly arrives

If the transfer goes through, Núñez would join Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal ahead of key competitions: the Saudi Pro League, the King’s Cup, the AFC Champions League, and the Club World Cup in the U.S., where Al Hilal is already qualified.