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).

The winds of change have swept through the Santiago Bernabeu in recent weeks, with the arrival of Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid’s new head coach setting off a wave of intrigue around the club’s summer plans.

Barcelona’s summer transfer window is once again being shaped by the club’s ongoing financial limitations, but that hasn’t stopped Hansi Flick from pushing for a surprising acquisition.

In what was supposed to be a marquee moment for global soccer, the 2025 Club World Cup opener featuring Lionel Messi's Inter Miami is facing an unexpected challenge: thousands of empty seats.

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.

One of the most electrifying transfer stories of the modern era is taking shape. Florian Wirtz to Liverpool isn’t just a signing—it’s a statement.

Two years on from his move to Milan, Christian Pulisic has delivered a five-word response that perfectly summed up his outlook, putting to rest any doubts about his decision to swap London for Italy.

The defeat marked Mauricio Pochettino’s fourth consecutive loss in charge, and fans were left angry, not only by what they witnessed on the field—but also by a cryptic five-word message from their absent star, Christian Pulisic.

From packed parking lots to hidden shuttle gems, getting to each FIFA Club World Cup 2025 stadium is half the battle. Here's how to move smart, skip chaos and actually enjoy the ride.

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.”

Mauricio Pochettino may have reached his lowest point as head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team. After suffering a crushing 4-0 loss to Switzerland in Nashville, fans and analysts alike are raising serious concerns — especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup just one year away.

Picked your dream team yet? With $100M, global stars and real-time drama, FIFA’s Club World Cup Fantasy is where strategy meets obsession. Here’s how to master the madness.

Vinícius Júnior’s goal secured Brazil’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the celebration was clouded by concern. The Real Madrid star ended the match with what appeared to be an injury, just a week before the Club World Cup.

South America’s CONMEBOL region still has three direct spots and one playoff spot up for grabs. Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador have already qualified, and the final two matchdays in September will decide the rest.