With Inter Miami's qualification to the round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Lionel Messi has extended a career-long record not even Cristiano Ronaldo can match.

After planning to celebrate like Cristiano Ronaldo in front of Lionel Messi, Palmeiras defender Murilo was forced off the game against Inter Miami due to injury just after conceding.

After a shocking 2–1 win over Porto, Inter Miami heads into their final group match needing just a draw to advance to the knockout rounds. Even a loss could be enough if Porto fails to defeat Al Ahly.

As uncertainty continues to swirl around Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with Al-Nassr, the Saudi Pro League appears to be planning for a future without its most iconic name.

The coach from a South American giant admitted being close to convincing Cristiano Ronaldo to join them for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

When it comes to free-kicks, two names inevitably rise to the top: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Where does Messi rank in the all-time free-kick scorers list? That’s where this historic night truly becomes unforgettable.

Despite their historic battle for dominance, the question has always lingered: What are they like off the field? Messi’s recent admission answers that question with rare clarity.

In the high-stakes world of Real Madrid, where global icons like Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham dominate headlines, it wasn’t any of those superstars who opened the scoring in Xabi Alonso’s first official match as head coach.

In the lead-up to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, speculation swirled around an eyebrow-raising question: Could Cristiano Ronaldo make a surprise appearance in the tournament, despite Al-Nassr’s failure to qualify?

As Real Madrid prepare to open their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in Miami against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal, a bold admission from the Saudi club’s CEO has set off new speculation surrounding their ambitions.

Working to strengthen the squad for next season, Cristiano Ronaldo could lose a star Al Nassr teammate after reportedly drawing interest of a Champions League club.

Cristiano Ronaldo recently spoke out about the need to protect young players like Yamal from excessive pressure. Suárez agreed with that sentiment, acknowledging how difficult it is to grow under the spotlight. “He's a player who's already defining an era and making a real difference,” he added.

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.

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.