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Mbappé Set for Possible Return in Club World Championship Match

The French football star Kylian Mbappé can return to the pitch – and play his first match in the World Championship for club teams in the USA – on Tuesday. This is stated by Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso.

Mbappé Set for Possible Return in Club World Championship Match

Qatar Eyes Hosting Club Team World Championship 2029

Qatar hosted the football World Championship 2022 – and now the country is reportedly aiming to also host the club team World Championship 2029, according to The Guardian. .

Qatar Eyes Hosting Club Team World Championship 2029

PSG Defeats Messi's Inter Miami to Reach Club World Cup Quarterfinals

Lionel Messi was faced for the first time in his career against a former club – and it became a heavy reunion for the Argentine. .

PSG Defeats Messi's Inter Miami to Reach Club World Cup Quarterfinals

World Championship Club Team Playoffs: Matchups and Schedule Revealed

The group stage in the World Championship for club teams is over. Now it's time for the playoffs in the tournament.

World Championship Club Team Playoffs: Matchups and Schedule Revealed

Miami Advances Undefeated to Face PSG in Club World Championship

Miami played a draw, 2–2, with Brazilian Palmeiras in the Club World Championship and is now clear for the round of 16. There awaits Paris Saint-Germain – which means that Lionel Messi will be faced against his old club.

Miami Advances Undefeated to Face PSG in Club World Championship

PSG Advances in Club World Championship May Face Messi's Inter Miami

PSG is one of the pre-favourites to win the entire club team World Championship. And in the group stage, the Champions League winner finally managed to snatch the group victory.

PSG Advances in Club World Championship May Face Messi's Inter Miami

Messi Goes Scoreless in Club World Championship Debut

A shot on the crossbar during extra time. Closer to a goal than that, Inter Miami's superstar Lionel Messi never came in the premiere of the club team World Championship.

Messi Goes Scoreless in Club World Championship Debut

FIFA's New Club World Cup Kicks Off This Weekend: Key Details

Fifa's new mega project club team World Championship starts this weekend. Here are six points to keep track of before the tournament.

FIFA's New Club World Cup Kicks Off This Weekend: Key Details

19-Year-Old Désiré Doué Shines in PSG's Historic Champions League Win

A difficult-to-navigate final on beforehand. All the clearer on the pitch.

19-Year-Old Désiré Doué Shines in PSG's Historic Champions League Win

Champions League Final 2025: PSG vs Inter Preview and Key Insights

The world's largest football match for club teams is imminent, the men's Champions League final. This year, French Paris Saint-Germain and Italian Inter clash, and both teams thirst for the prestigious title in different ways.

Champions League Final 2025: PSG vs Inter Preview and Key Insights

Fifa Rule Change Could Allow Ronaldo to Play in Club World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo in club-World Championship in the USA this summer? It is fully possible – despite that his Saudi club Al Nassr is not qualified. .

Fifa Rule Change Could Allow Ronaldo to Play in Club World Cup

Ronaldo Tops Forbes List with Record-Breaking Salary

The world's highest-paid athlete is named Cristiano Ronaldo. For the third year in a row, the Portuguese football star tops the Forbes compilation – and has beaten his own record.

Ronaldo Tops Forbes List with Record-Breaking Salary

Messi Returns to Argentine National Team for World Championship Qualifiers

Lionel Messi is back in the Argentine national team for the World Championship qualifiers in June, the country's football association announced on Thursday. .

Messi Returns to Argentine National Team for World Championship Qualifiers

Beckham Calls for Respect After Inter Miami's Defeat to Minnesota

Star-studded Inter Miami's defeat to Minnesota United has caused a stir on social media. The winning team's joy has prompted Inter Miami's co-owner David Beckham to react.

Beckham Calls for Respect After Inter Miami's Defeat to Minnesota

Armand Duplantis Reflects on Meeting Sports Legends at Laureus Awards

Armand Duplantis still has barriers he wants to break. The question of whether the pole vaulter lacks motivation after all his successes is one he doesn't like.

Armand Duplantis Reflects on Meeting Sports Legends at Laureus Awards

Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"

Over a billion Catholics worldwide are saying a final farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday. At the same time, football is mourning a friend and the Argentine club San Lorenzo is losing its most famous supporter.

Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"

Italy Halts Football to Mourn Pope Francis' Passing

Easter Monday is traditionally a big football day in Italy. Not this year, not today.

Italy Halts Football to Mourn Pope Francis' Passing

Messi's Double Sends Inter Miami to Concacaf Semifinals

Lionel Messi saw to it with two full hits that his Inter Miami turned the tables and won against Los Angeles FC in the Concacaf Champions Cup. The win means that the Argentine and his teammates won the two-legged meeting with a total of 3–2, and with that they are clear for the semifinal.

Messi's Double Sends Inter Miami to Concacaf Semifinals

Messi's Bodyguard Barred from Pitch Access at Inter Miami Matches

When Lionel Messi is threatened, a muscle mountain comes running. But not anymore.

Messi's Bodyguard Barred from Pitch Access at Inter Miami Matches

Teen Tennis Star Mensik Reaches Miami Final After Meeting Messi

The Czech tennis youngster Jakub Mensik got a surprising meeting with football star Lionel Messi before the semifinal in the Masters 1,000 tournament in Miami. Then he went out and won over world number four Taylor Fritz, USA.

Teen Tennis Star Mensik Reaches Miami Final After Meeting Messi

Argentina Secures World Championship Spot with 4-1 Victory Over Brazil

The reigning champions Argentina are clear for the World Championship 2026, after a draw between Bolivia and Uruguay. The Argentine celebration was then topped with a 4–1 win over arch-rival Brazil.

Argentina Secures World Championship Spot with 4-1 Victory Over Brazil

Argentina Nears World Championship After Almada's Stunning Goal

Argentina lacked the injured superstar Lionel Messi. Then Thiago Almada stepped forward and shot the reigning World Champions closer to the Football World Championship with a dream goal.

Argentina Nears World Championship After Almada's Stunning Goal

Messi injured – to miss crucial matches in the World Championship qualifiers

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's important matches in the World Championship qualifiers. This after the 37-year-old suffered a groin injury in Miami's match in the American MLS league against Atlanta (2-1 win).

Messi injured – to miss crucial matches in the World Championship qualifiers

Messi fined for throat grip

Lionel Messi is fined after taking a throat grip on New York City's assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy after the final whistle in Sunday's premiere in the American football league MLS. What the fine amounts to for Inter Miami's Argentine attacking star is not known.

Messi fined for throat grip