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.

In a heated UEFA Nations League quarter-final second-leg encounter between Denmark and Portugal, a young Manchester United talent found himself at the center of a controversial moment involving Cristiano Ronaldo.

As the dust of the humiliating 4-1 defeat settles, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is now faced with a crucial decision—one that could once again bring Carlo Ancelotti into the conversation.

Brazil’s bitter 4-1 defeat to Argentina in the March CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers has sent shockwaves through the soccer world, with former Seleção star Felipe Melo emerging as one of the most vocal critics.

The build-up to the Argentina vs. Brazil match was dominated by controversial comments from Brazil’s Raphinha. As Argentina’s players celebrated a statement victory, the focus quickly turned to their boss Lionel Scaloni, who had a response of his own to Raphinha’s pre-match bravado—delivered in just five words.

Having rejoined Santos from Al-Hilal in January, the 33-year-old was expected to lead the club in their highly anticipated return to the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A. However, doubts lingered over his availability for their first match back in Brazil’s top flight.

Following Argentina’s 4-1 win against Brazil, Messi shared a heartfelt message on social media, praising his teammates and expressing his pride. He posted a story watching the match from bed, showing his unwavering connection to the national team.

Mbappé’s Salary at Real Madrid vs. PSG: The Key Differences The striker now earns $35 million per season but secured a better deal on image rights.

FIFA’s Club World Cup 2025 will feature 32 teams competing for a record $1 billion prize pool, with the winner earning up to $125 million. Clubs will receive $525 million in participation fees, based on their sporting and commercial value, and $475 million in performance-based rewards. FIFA will redistribute all tournament revenue, with $250 million set aside for solidarity payments to support global soccer.

The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup will take place from June 14 to July 6, hosted in the United States (13 stadiums) and Canada (Vancouver). The tournament will feature 16 teams, including 15 Concacaf nations and Saudi Arabia as an invited team. Mexico, the reigning champion, is a strong contender, but the U.S., Panama, and Canada are also favorites.

After the crushing 4-1 victory against Brazil, Argentina star midfielder Rodrigo De Paul delivered a humble message to Raphinha.