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Messi ignites Miami's CWC with stunning winner
Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the expanded Club World Cup on Thursday with a patented free kick, giving Inter Miami a historic 2-1 win over Portugal's FC Porto.

Club World Cup: How every team can qualify for round of 16
The group stage at the Club World Cup is well underway, and this is how every team can reach the round of 16.
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CLUB WORLD CUP
Is the Club World Cup important? Yes, just ask the South American teams
South American clubs are using the Club World Cup as a chance to reclaim global relevance, while their fans are bringing energy to the United States.
Club World Cup updates, odds: Real Madrid draw shows scale of Alonso's task
Real Madrid's tourney began with a fizzle vs. Al Hilal, while Phil Foden fired Man City to an opening win.

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea explore move for Kudus
Chelsea are interested in signing West Ham midfielder Mohammed Kudus. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Men's summer transfer grades: Spurs get a B for permanent Tel deal
The window is open, clubs are doing business and players are on the move. Here is how we rate the biggest deals.

SIZING UP DORTMUND'S SITUATION
Is Dortmund's talent-factory model succeeding, sustainable?
Borussia Dortmund are known for developing young players, but that talent has yielded precious little silverware in recent years.

STARS OF THE FUTURE
Euro 2025 breakout stars: Which U21 players will shine?
Euro 2025 will offer some young players the chance to shine, and there are a number of impressive U21 stars looking to do just that.
Euro 2025 team-by-team preview, predictions, key players, more

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Premier League 2025-26 games: Arsenal's horror start, all the big games
The fixtures for the 2025-26 Premier League season are out! Which title contenders have the toughest start and what could shape the race for the trophy?

BARCA'S NEW KEEPER
What Joan García brings to Barcelona and he could force out Ter Stegen
Barcelona have completed a deal for goalkeeper Joan García, and that could spell the end for Marc-André ter Stegen.
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- Mbappé out of hospital after gastroenteritis issue
- Manchester City fined £1m for delayed kickoffs
- Source: Bayer in talks to sign Liverpool's Quansah
- Canada coach Marsch faces fresh Concacaf probe
- Ake: Don't bring CWC's individual walkouts to Prem
- Palmer: Wanted No. 10 shirt to emulate idol Messi
- Tottenham fined for anti-gay chants vs. United
- Arsenal assistant Cuesta, 29, named Parma boss
- ⚽ Euro 2025 team-by-team preview, predictions
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Kyle Rivas/Getty Images 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.