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Lionel Messi recorded two assists, including a crucial setup in the match's final moments, as Inter Miami defeated Atlas 2-1 in their Leagues Cup opener at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The match marked Messi's return following a one-game suspension imposed by Major League Soccer for missing the All-Star game, along with teammate Jordi Alba. The 38-year-old Argentine proved decisive by setting up Marcelo Weigandt for the match-winning goal in stoppage time on Wednesday night. "It's a competition that we always do well in," Messi stated in Spanish during his post-match Apple TV interview. "I think we did a great job against a great team." Messi's first assist came in the 58th minute when he received a through ball from Sergio Busquets before delivering it to Telasco Segovia for an easy finish to open the scoring. Atlas responded through Rivaldo Lozano's equalizer […]

Four clubs from three continents have advanced to the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals, setting up compelling matchups for the final stages of the 2025 tournament. The final two semifinalists were determined on Saturday. UEFA Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain delivered a stunning performance, defeating Bayern Munich 2-0 in the quarterfinals despite playing with nine men. Five-time CWC winners Real Madrid secured their semifinal berth with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund. Here's how the Club World Cup semifinals are structured: First Semifinal: Fluminense vs Chelsea Tuesday at 3 pm (19:00 GMT) MetLife Stadium, New Jersey The opening semifinal features Brazil's Fluminense against English Premier League side Chelsea. Fluminense has impressed throughout the tournament, with goals from Matheus Martinelli and Hercules securing their semifinal spot in a 2-1 victory over Al Hilal in Orlando, Florida. Chelsea advanced after a […]

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal delivered the biggest upset of the Club World Cup tournament, defeating Manchester City 4-3 in extra time to advance to the quarterfinals. The match concluded 2-2 after regulation time on Monday, with Marcos Leonardo scoring the decisive goal in extra time to secure what many consider one of the greatest victories in Middle Eastern football history. Al Hilal will now face Brazilian club Fluminense in the quarterfinals, guaranteeing a non-European team reaches the semifinals. Manchester City opened the scoring in the ninth minute through Bernardo Silva, who converted from Rayan Ait-Nouri's cross. Al Hilal protested that Ait-Nouri had used his arm in the buildup, but the goal was allowed to stand. City created numerous opportunities to extend their advantage before halftime, but poor finishing and outstanding goalkeeping from Moroccan keeper Yassine Bounou maintained the narrow lead. […]