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As the Inter Miami prepares to host Toronto FC, one of the league’s strugglers, Lionel Messi stands on the brink of surpassing a historic club record—currently held by one of his former Argentina teammates. Lionel Messi has rewritten countless records since arriving in MLS, and this weekend offers another opportunity to etch his name deeper into Inter Miami history. As the Herons prepare to host Toronto, one of the league’s strugglers, Messi stands on the brink of surpassing a historic club record—currently held by one of his former Argentina teammates. Yet, as enticing as the milestone might be, the decision whether…

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The newly leaked Mexico 2026 World Cup home kit, inspired by a vintage design and reminiscent of an iconic Portugal look once worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, is turning heads for more than just aesthetics. It signals a return to tradition, a connection to legacy, and a challenge to perform under immense pressure on home soil. As anticipation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches fever pitch, a wave of nostalgia and national pride is taking shape—literally—through the threads that will dress some of the tournament’s most captivating players. Among them will be Milan forward Santiago Gimenez, whose nation will not only host…

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Christian Pulisic, who has quickly established himself as a pillar of Milan’s current project, has the chance to surpass a record held by another iconic USMNT figure in Europe’s top five leagues—a player whose legacy the Milan star is steadily rewriting. When Milan players walk out onto the pitch at San Siro on Saturday to face Fiorentina, there will be more at stake than just three points. As the Rossoneri continue their pursuit of a strong finish to a turbulent Serie A campaign, one of their most consistent stars is quietly closing in on a milestone that could place him among the elite in the…

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Real Madrid take on Valencia in a Matchday 30 clash of the 2024/25 La Liga season. Here’s all the key information, including kickoff times and how to catch the action live on TV and streaming services. Fresh off a wild second leg Copa del Rey semifinal that ended in a 4-4 thriller against Real Sociedad, Real Madrid are back in La Liga action with eyes firmly on the title chase, where they are second just 3 points behind Barcelona. Now Kylian Mbappe and his squad will take on a desperate Valencia side still scrambling to secure top-flight safety. Valencia may…

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While most eyes are on the lineup choices of manager Sergio Conceicao, one particular question looms ahead of Saturday’s clash: what role will Christian Pulisic play in a Milan team still searching for consistency? As Milan prepares to welcome Fiorentina to the San Siro on Saturday, fans are still basking in the glow of a spirited 1-1 draw against rivals Inter in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg. That result, though far from decisive, restored some belief in a team whose league form has left much to be desired. With just nine matches left in Serie A and the Rossoneri languishing in ninth place,…

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Real Madrid is staring into a goalkeeping abyss ahead of a pivotal stretch in their season, as yet another name joins the injury list at the worst possible time. Thus, the door could open for an unproven but highly touted youngster. Real Madrid is staring into a goalkeeping abyss ahead of a pivotal stretch in their season, as yet another name joins the injury list at the worst possible time. As Los Blancos prepare to host Valencia this weekend and face Arsenal in a titanic UEFA Champions League quarter-finals just days later, the situation between the posts has turned into…

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A shocking incident has shaken Liga MX side Monterrey, revealing deep internal turmoil just days before a crucial fixture. Rayados only find themselves spiraling—and now embroiled in controversy after a training ground altercation ended with one of their top players hospitalized. A shocking incident has shaken Liga MX side Monterrey, revealing deep internal turmoil just days before a crucial fixture. With former European stars–including Sergio Ramos–in the squad, sky-high expectations, and millions invested, Rayados hoped to dominate the Clausura 2025. Instead, they find themselves spiraling—and now embroiled in controversy after a training ground altercation ended with one of their top players hospitalized. The…

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While some have playfully entertained the idea of Cristiano Ronaldo joining the Hollywood-backed Wrexham project, reports in Spain are painting a very different picture. As Cristiano Ronaldo edges toward the twilight of his storied playing career, speculation about his post-retirement plans has reached a fever pitch. While the Portuguese icon has publicly dismissed coaching as a future path, he’s hinted at something even more ambitious: club ownership. Recently, a bombshell rumor has surfaced that could shake the very foundations of Spanish soccer—a takeover bid for a La Liga club that would pit Ronaldo in direct rivalry with Real Madrid, the very…

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Standing before European soccer leaders, Infantino expressed a desire that Russia may soon be welcomed back into the international fold. Meanwhile, UEFA has made its stance clear. At the 49th UEFA Congress in Belgrade, FIFA president Gianni Infantino reignited a controversial discussion: the potential return of Russia to international soccer. While his statement was framed around the hope for peace in Ukraine, the reaction it drew from UEFA and the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF) was stark—and firm. Yet, what UEFA said about this possibility reveals a far more complex dynamic at play behind soccer’s governing bodies, global politics, and the unifying—or…

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After scoring a brace and delivering an MVP performance against Al Hilal, Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo addressed his pursuit of the 1,000-goal milestone. Al Nassr visited Al Hilal in a pivotal Saudi Pro League clash on Matchday 26, a fixture that could have pushed them out of the title race. Instead, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up with an MVP performance to keep his team in contention—and later addressed his pursuit of the elusive 1,000-goal milestone. The match carried major implications, and Al Nassr rose to the occasion. Just before halftime, Ali Al-Hassan opened the scoring with a stunning strike from…

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