July 8, 2025
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US soccer great Tobin Heath hoping Club World Cup spurs more growth for game at home

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tobin Heath might know something about what makes soccer resonate within the U.S. Her resume, in part: She won NCAA titles in college at North Carolina, then went on to win two Olympic gold medals with the U.S. women’s national team and two World Cup titles as well, all of […]

Real Madrid, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami amongst biggest crowd pullers in Club World Cup

Real Madrid and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami remain amongst the biggest crowd-pullers in the FIFA Club World Cup, being hosted in the United States of America, reported Sports Business Journal on Friday, June 27. The revamped tournament is averaging attendance of 34,770 through its group stage matches heading into the knockout stages, the report further […]

Lionel Messis Inter Miami and Egypts Al Ahly battle to scoreless draw in Club World Cup opener

MIAMI GARDENS (AP) — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a scoreless draw against Egypt’s Al Ahly in the opening game of the Club World Cup on Saturday night. In front of more than 60,000 fans at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami survived a first half onslaught by 12-time African champion Al Ahly, […]

Lionel Messi named in Argentina probable squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Lionel Messi was named in Argentina’s preliminary squad for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia, the Argentine Football Association announced on Thursday. The 37-year-old forward returns to international duty after missing the March doubleheader due to an adductor injury. Despite his absence, Argentina secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup […]