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Club World Cup offers clues about Messi's role with Argentina in 2026
The Club World Cup illustrated how Lionel Messi can compete against world-class defenses, so what can Argentina expect from him at the 2026 World Cup?
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FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP SCORES
LATEST FROM THE TRANSFER WINDOW
Transfer window: What do Europe's big clubs still need?
The transfer window is starting to fully kick into gear. Europe's top clubs have already been making some big moves, but what else are they planning?
Ogden: No logic behind Chelsea signing João Pedro
USMNT ROLLING RIGHT ALONG
USMNT's grit, character are shining at Gold Cup, which will help at 2026 World Cup
This USMNT squad is learning so much about itself during the Gold Cup -- the biggest thing might be its grace under pressure. No matter the situation, this team can come out on top.
Freese saves the day as USMNT grinds out another Gold Cup victory
It wasn't pretty, but USMNT has marched into the Gold Cup semifinals thanks to Matt Freese's heroics in goal.
CLUB WORLD CUP REACTION
Moreno: Inter looked uninterested in Club World Cup loss vs. Fluminense
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool ready to offer player as part of Guéhi deal
Liverpool's pursuit of Guéhi could see one of their promising young attackers go the other way. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Men's summer transfer grades: Monaco get an A- for Pogba
The window is open, clubs are doing business and players are on the move.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP
Al Hilal keen to show their level vs. Man City at Club World Cup
Some call Al Hilal the 'Real Madrid of Saudi Arabia,' and they have a chance to prove why when they face Manchester City on Monday.
Chelsea win Club World Cup's most absurd game yet
In the end, Chelsea triumphed in a match that ended a full four hours and 38 minutes after it began.
Golden Blues: Tom Brady's Birmingham City unveil 150th anniversary kit
PSG ELIMINATES INTER MIAMI
Not even Messi can bridge gap between UCL champs PSG and MLS' Inter Miami
At times, Lionel Messi has singlehandedly carried Inter Miami to victory. Against the European champions PSG, the Herons needed more than that.
Burley: If not for Messi, Inter Miami wouldn't be at Club World Cup
Top Headlines
- Brazil's Fluminense upset Inter to reach quarters
- 'Big possibility' Mbappé plays for Madrid vs. Juve
- Freese saves 3 in USMNT win: 'Penalties my thing'
- FIFPRO: U.S. temps a concern for '26 World Cup
- Carvajal: 'I'll play anywhere' in Xabi's Madrid setup
- Torrent: Time with Pep key vs. 'superior' Dortmund
- Neymar to play until 'I can no longer perform'
- Liverpool's Hinds leaves club amid Arsenal talks
- ⚽ USMNT's grit, character shining at Gold Cup
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Núñez, Grealish, Sancho: Soccer's toughest summer transfers
Soccer's summer transfer window is open until Sept. 1, but there are several top Premier League players in limbo. Are they the "untransferables"?
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Embrace the chaos of Concacaf: 'It's a different football'
Every region has its quirks, but few confederations can boast the uniquely charming chaos that is Concacaf.
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Alonso risks clipping Bellingham's wings in balancing Madrid
Jude Bellingham is outrageously gifted, but if he's to lead Xabi Alonso's new-look Madrid midfield, he'll need to learn to do less.
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Every Premier League VAR error: Winners and losers, referee stats
Which Premier League clubs got the worst of the VAR gaffes? Which actually benefited from mistakes? We've got all the answers with the official stats.
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami
With Lionel Messi in the final year of his contract with Inter Miami, ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the World Cup winner's performances.
