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Why Cristiano Ronaldo would want Messi to join Saudi League in the summer?

Saudi Arabia's growing ambition in global football was spotlighted by Ronaldo's signing and the Club World Cup. With heavy investment underway, bringing Messi aboard would be a bold statement again.

Lionel Messi sets MLS record with 4th straight multi-goal match for him

Lionel Messi became the first player in Major League Soccer history with four consecutive multi-goal games, scoring twice to lead Inter Miami past the New England Revolution 2-1 on Wednesday night. Miami (10-3-5) has won four straight and is unbeaten in its last five. Defender Tanner Beason misplayed a header and Messi capitalized, scoring on a half-volley to open the scoring in the 27th minute. Messi made it 2-0 in the 38th. Sergio Busquets played a ball ahead from just beyond midfield to a charging Messi, who scored on a first-touch shot from the edge of the penalty area that slipped inside the right post. Messi has at least one goal in five straight games. He has 14 goals second in MLS to Nashville's Sam Surridge (16) and seven assists in 15 regular-season matches. scar Ustari had five saves for Miami. New England (6-8-6) is winless in five straight. Carles Gil scored in the 79th minute for the Revolution. Aljaz Ivacic stopped one shot.

Can golden boy Lamine Yamal replicate Leo Messi's heroics at FC Barcelona?

While Messi's early career was more goal-heavy, Yamal boasts a more balanced contribution between scoring and creating, highlighting his versatility and team-first mindset.

When and where to watch FIFA Club World Cup online in India for free?

The live telecast for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will not be available in India.

Lionel Messi's salary: How one man's pay outpaces entire MLS teams?

Thanks in large part to Messi, Inter Miami now boasts the league's highest payroll at $46.8 million. That's nearly double every team except two: Toronto ($34.1 million) and Atlanta ($27.6 million)

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Full list of teams qualified for last 16

This year's expanded format has brought even more excitement to the Club World Cup, with elite teams from Europe and South America joined by rising powers from North America and beyond.

FIFA Club World Cup: Messi's free kick hands Inter Miami 2-1 win over Porto

Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the expanded Club World Cup on an exquisite free kick, lifting Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over two-time European champion Porto. The Herons trailed 1-0 at the break, but Telasco Segovia tied it two minutes into the second half off a cross into the box from Marcelo Weigandt. Then it was time for the 37-year-old Argentinian to add a trademark goal to a resume that already assures he'll go down as one of the game's greatest stars. Samu Omorodion scored on a penalty kick in the opening minutes after a video review for the Portuguese club's first goal of the tournament. Both teams were held to scoreless draws in their opening Group A matches. Key moment ========= Messi was taken down just outside the penalty area by Rodrigo Mora on a run down the middle of the field. The crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was chanting "Messi!" Messi! Messi!" before his left-footed blast cleared the Porto wall and ripped the net in the top right corner in the 54th .

'No friendship' between Messi and Ronaldo, Argentine star clarifies

Between them, Messi and Ronaldo have collected 13 Ballon d'Or awards and rewritten the history books on numerous occasions.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Top 5 contenders who can lift the title this year

While upsets are inevitable, certain clubs stand out as strong contenders to lift the prestigious trophy. Based on squad depth and recent performances, check top 5 contenders for the title here.

Not Lionel Messi, this Argentine won MVP award for Inter Miami vs Al Ahly

An Argentine not named Messi was the MVP for Inter Miami in the Club World Cup on . The hero in the tournament opener was goaltender Oscar Ustari. Ustari made eight saves, including a penalty and goal-line intervention, as Miami played Egypt's Al Ahly to a scoreless draw in the Group A tournament opener. Ustari's save of a header in the 33rd minute was second only to stopping Trezeguet's penalty just before halftime and making sure danger was averted when the ball bounced back to Al Ahly's forward. The 38-year-old Ustari returned to a World Cup stage in this new Club World Cup format for the first time since winning the U-20 World Cup in 2005 with none other than Messi, Inter Miami's captain. Before joining Inter Miami, Ustari was captain of C.F. Pachuca, also in the tournament, but faced controversy because Grupo Pachuca also owns Club Len, which was removed by FIFA and had its appeal rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Ustari made 124 appearances with the "Tuzos" bef

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Inter Miami play out goalless draw with Al Ahly

In front of a packed stadium of over 60,000 fans, Messi came agonizingly close to delivering a late winner.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Al Ahly vs Inter Miami live match time, streaming

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup clash between Inter Miami and Al Ahly will be streamed for free on DAZN's website and app in India

Can Lionel Messi lead Inter Miami to a shock run at Club World Cup 2025?

Just five years after their Major League Soccer (MLS) debut, the David Beckham-backed side, now led by Lionel Messi, will take center stage in a tournament featuring 32 of the world's best clubs.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Full list of participating teams and venues

The action kicks off with Inter Miami taking on African champions Al Ahly at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. The tournament will culminate in the grand final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 13.

Messi's brilliance continues with 2 goals; Inter Miami beat Columbus 5-1

Inter Miami was in a midseason slump just a week ago. Lionel Messi made sure it didn't last long. Messi scored for the fifth time in three Major League Soccer matches to help Inter Miami rout the Columbus Crew 5-1 on Saturday night for its second straight win. Messi played a role each of Miami's goals. He scored twice in the 15th and 24th minutes giving him 10 goals this season, which leads his team and is tied for third in MLS. He set up Tadeo Allende's goal in the 13th, Faf Picault's in the 89th and was also involved in Luis Suarez's score in the 64th. That makes it two straight matches that the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has recorded at least two goals and an assist. His 16 goal contributions are the most in the league. I see him every game. We see the same thing," Miami coach Javier Mascherano said through an interpreter. "We try to help him as much as we can. ... Clearly he is the best player that has ever played this game. And we have to understand that when he is not ..

Suarez, Messi partner up off field to launch new Division 4 team in Uruguay

Suarez, Uruguay's all-time leading scorer, emphasised the significance of LSM in a video shared on social media

Lionel Messi's late free kick goal hands Inter Miami a 3-3 draw vs Union

Lionel Messi gave Inter Miami a pep talk this week, exhorting his MLS team to be more united than ever to get through a recent rough stretch. Motivational speeches sometimes work. Messi being Messi almost never fails. Messi got a rise out of the crowd when he scored on a free kick late in the 87th minute to pull Inter Miami within one and had the assist on Telasco Segovia's tying goal in the 95th minute, helping Inter Miami rally from a two-goal deficit to tie the Philadelphia Union 3-3 on Saturday night. Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and 2022 World Cup champion, scored a crucial goal in his first game since he challenged Inter Miami during a rare television interview to stick together after a loss against Orlando. Inter Miami stuck together down the stretch to stun the Union. Messi finally solved 19-year-old Union goalie Andrew Rick late in front of a packed house that came to watch one of soccer's greats and also to root on a Union team that came minutes away from i

Messi vs Yamal: How close is Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi's teenage trail?

As Lamine Yamal dazzles at the age of 17, it is termed that the prodigy is starting to mirror the legend Lionel Messi. Check out the comparison teenage Messi and Yamal at the age of 17 years

Messi vs Yamal set as UEFA, CONMEBOL confirm ARG vs ESP Finalissima in 2026

As Argentina prepares for the 2026 edition of this prestigious fixture, all eyes will be on Lionel Messi, who is likely to feature in one of his final outings in the famous Albiceleste shirt

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier: Messi ruled out due to adductor injury

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil over the next eight days because of an injury to his adductor. The 37-year-old Messi was not included in the 25-man squad announced on Monday by coach Lionel Scaloni. Later Monday, Inter Miami said Messi the reigning Major League Soccer MVP underwent an MRI to assess the extent of the discomfort in his adductor region, an injury that the team said occurred in Sunday's win over Atlanta United. The examination's findings confirmed the presence of a low-grade injury in the adductor muscle, Inter Miami said. His clinical progress and response to treatment will determine his availability for competition. Argentine media initially reported Messi suffered a sore left thigh on Sunday during Inter Miami's 2-1 victory. Argentina, which leads South America, will visit second-placed Uruguay on Friday and host fifth-placed Brazil four days later at Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. Messi was not the only ...