Carlo Ancelotti, the celebrated Real Madrid coach, is heading to trial next week on charges of tax fraud. Prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of nearly five years, alleging he defrauded Spanish tax authorities out of over a million euros. The outcome of this high-profile case could have significant repercussions for Ancelotti's career and the fight against tax evasion in soccer.

Will Lionel Messi start for Inter Miami against Philadelphia Union? That's the question on every fan's mind. While Javier Mascherano has confirmed Messi is likely to be in the squad, his inclusion in the starting eleven remains uncertain. We take a look at the potential lineup and Messi's chances of making an immediate impact.

Currently performing at a high level, Argentina star goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez reflects on his time as the world’s best goalkeeper and how Lionel Messi serves as his role model.

The road to the 2025 Gold Cup is taking shape! Concacaf has finalized the pots for the tournament draw, setting the stage for intriguing group stage possibilities. With Mexico, the US, Canada, and Panama seeded, the focus now shifts to who they'll face.

Real Madrid is intent not only on signing Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer but on having him make his debut earlier than expected, during the newly expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. But would it be possible?

Barcelona’s seemingly routine 3-0 triumph over Osasuna on Thursday night should have been a straightforward moment of celebration. Yet, beneath the surface of this comfortable win, an unexpected controversy is brewing — and it could hand Real Madrid a significant boost in the title race.

One of the players who famously stood alongside Lionel Messi during Argentina's triumphant 2022 FIFA World Cup run has made a striking announcement ahead of the 2026 edition. He has hinted that his international career could end in 2026 — but only under one specific condition.

The USMNT looks increasingly like a project veering off course, just as the clock begins to tick louder towards the 2026 World Cup. Yet, things are going very wrong — and not just on the pitch.

sually a festival. But the only one who didn't show up in their latest face-off, according to Argentina's president Javier Milei, was the player who "loves to party" the most.

While Real Madrid enter the tie as favorites, given their European dominance, an unexpected twist could change the landscape of the contest. Four of the team’s biggest stars, including Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius, could be ruled out of the clash due to a bizarre reason.

As clubs across the globe gear up for the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Mexico’s top teams are looking to strengthen their squads with elite signings. Among them, Monterrey and another Liga MX team find themselves in a fierce bidding war for a high-profile La Liga star—a player who once rivaled Sergio Ramos in Spain’s top division.

A look at the current soccer landscape reveals an astonishing list of players who could have chosen to play for an African country. Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, and Rafael Leao are among them, raising an intriguing question: What if these players had opted for their African roots instead?

The international break has only just come to a close, but Barcelona already has a brutal run of matches ahead of them. But when Hansi Flick was asked whether he shared Carlo Ancelotti’s concerns, he did not hold back.

As the Supporters’ Shield champion, Inter Miami has secured a spot in the revamped 2025 Club World Cup, where it will compete against the best teams in the world in an unprecedented tournament. Facing this responsibility, the club is considering strategic moves in the transfer market to strengthen its squad.

With Argentina's qualification confirmed, the biggest question now is whether Lionel Messi will return for what would be his sixth World Cup appearance, or if his time on soccer’s biggest stage has come to an end.