World Soccer Talk
Total reads
61
This week
4
Rank
#321 of 467
Published
2,204 posts
Last 12 weeks
Most read posts
Featured on Sportsblogs
Run this blog? Add the badge to your site to show readers you're featured — it links back to this page.
Latest Entries
Cristiano Ronaldo could step away from Al-Nassr acquisition idea as major issue causes fresh doubts
The Portuguese star is reportedly weighing whether deeper involvement still makes sense, with developments behind the scenes raising questions about the long-term future of any proposed investment. Cristiano Ronaldo could be reconsidering his plans to become involved in a potential Al-Nassr acquisition as fresh doubts emerge over the direction of the Saudi Pro League club . The Portuguese star is reportedly weighing whether deeper involvement still makes sense, with developments behind the s...
Lionel Messi breaks an MLS all-time record after reaching 100 goals with Inter Miami
Lionel Messi's 100th Inter Miami goal set a new MLS all-time record as the fastest player to reach 100 goals with a single club across all competitions. Lionel Messi delivered another milestone moment for Inter Miami on Wednesday, scoring his 100th goal for the club in the Campeones Cup final, a 2-0 win over Cruz Azul at Nu Stadium. The Argentine headed in a cross from Luis Suárez in the 24th minute to help lift the club’s first-ever title in that competition, adding yet another trophy to an...
Christian Pulisic’s Milan coach Ruben Amorim receives crucial update on his future amid urgent talks following UEFA Europa League shock
The Portuguese manager faces growing scrutiny after a night that exposed several weaknesses in his team, and owner Gerry Cardinale has already discussed what went wrong and where the project goes from here. Christian Pulisic ‘s Milan coach Ruben Amorim has received a crucial update on his future amid urgent talks after Milan’s UEFA Europa League shock defeat to Benfica. The Portuguese manager faces growing scrutiny after a night that exposed several weaknesses in his team, and owner Gerry Ca...
Rodrigo De Paul picks Inter Miami and Argentina’s Lionel Messi to win Ballon d’Or for key reason
Lionel Messi was chosen as the winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or for his Inter Miami and Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul due to an specific reason. Lionel Messi has emerged as a compelling candidate for the 2026 Ballon d’Or , shaping one of the most tightly contested award races in recent history due to the absence of a clear consensus favorite. Following Inter Miami ‘s victory in the Campeones Cup , midfielder Rodrigo De Paul made a definitive case for his teammate to claim football’s highe...
Why is Enzo Fernandez not starting for Manchester City vs Norwich City in the Carabao Cup?
Enzo Fernandez was left out of Manchester City's starting lineup against Norwich City in the Carabao Cup, with Enzo Maresca opting to rotate his squad after the Manchester derby. Manchester City host Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium in the third round of the Carabao Cup , taking on a Canaries side currently sitting in the middle of the Championship table. Enzo Fernandez is not part of the starting lineup for this one. Enzo Maresca confirmed his XI a little over an hour before kickoff,...
Lionel Messi snubs MLS commissioner Don Garber during Inter Miami’s Campeones Cup celebration
Lionel Messi appeared to give MLS commissioner Don Garber the cold shoulder during Inter Miami's Campeones Cup celebration. Lionel Messi added another trophy to his overflowing collection on Wednesday, lifting the Campeones Cup for the first time in Inter Miami ‘s history after a 2-0 win over Cruz Azul at Nu Stadium in Miami. The Argentine opened the scoring with a header in the 24th minute , the same goal that made him reach 100 goals for the club , and later set up Casemiro for the cl...
Mauricio Pochettino sheds light on Christian Pulisic’s absence for upcoming USMNT friendlies
In a 28-roster call up with several young surprises, head coach Mauricio Pochettino shed some light on Christian Pulisic's absence for the upcoming USMNT friendlies. Christian Pulisic emerged alongside Folarin Balogun as the most conspicuous omission from the US Men’s National Team roster for the upcoming international window. Featuring several notable inclusions across a 28-player squad, head coach Mauricio Pochettino addressed Pulisic’s absence during his roster press conference . Fol...
Thomas Hitzlsperger opens up on the struggle to stay at soccer’s elite level: ‘Suddenly you are just a number 20 on the roster’
In an exclusive interview with World Soccer Talk, former German soccer player Thomas Hitzlsperger opened up about the evolution of the game and the struggle to maintain a peak performance level. At 44 years old, Thomas Hitzlsperger has held a number of different functions from player to CEO to sporting director to pundit to journalist to commentator to restauranteur . However, perhaps the most important role that he has occupied is a trailblazer for LGBT athletes. Born in Munich, West G...
Christian Pulisic’s surprise absence sends Milan fans searching for answers as boss Ruben Amorim explains Benfica decision
The decision came on a frustrating night for Milan, which suffered a 2-0 defeat at San Siro in its opening Europa League league-phase match. Christian Pulisic ‘s surprise absence from Milan’s starting lineup against Benfica left supporters searching for answers, while Ruben Amorim had a clear reason for keeping the American on the bench . The decision came on a frustrating night for Milan, which suffered a 2-0 defeat at San Siro in its opening Europa League league-phase match. Pulisic e...
Lionel Messi scores 100th Inter Miami goal in 115 games: How long did it take Cristiano Ronaldo with Al Nassr?
Lionel Messi reached 100 goals for Inter Miami in just 115 games, the fastest of his career, but Cristiano Ronaldo still beat him to the mark with Al Nassr, doing it in two fewer appearances. Lionel Messi has continued to rewrite the record books since arriving at Inter Miami in July 2023 , turning a struggling MLS side into a genuine trophy contender almost overnight. Between MLS titles and international trophies, the Argentine has been directly responsible for Miami’s transformation, and h...
Lionel Messi claims Campeones Cup with Inter Miami to extend trophy tally to 48 as soccer’s most-winning player
By conquering the 2026 Campeones Cup with Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has extended his legacy as the most-winning soccer player in history with his cabinet reaching 48 trophies. Lionel Messi continues to redefine football history, capturing hardware at every stop of his legendary career. Following Inter Miami ‘s 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the 2026 Campeones Cup , the Argentine playmaker elevated his career trophy count to 48, widening the gap over his closest pursuers on the all-time leader...
Video: Lionel Messi scores 100th Inter Miami goal with incredible header vs. Cruz Azul in 2026 Campeones Cup
With a stunning header in the 2026 Campeones Cup against Cruz Azul, Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal with the Inter Miami jersey. Inter Miami hosted Cruz Azul in the 2026 Campeones Cup on Wednesday, September 16, at Nu Stadium. Following an impressive skyward leap in the box, Lionel Messi nodded home the opening goal to give the Herons an early lead . Building out from the back, Inter Miami intercepted a Cruz Azul long ball to kickstart a quick transition sequence. Operating wide from...
Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami to the 2026 Campeones Cup title in a 2-0 win over Cruz Azul
Inter Miami clashed with Cruz Azul for the 2026 Campeones Cup title, with the legend making history with the club by securing another trophy in his already successful career. Inter Miami faced Cruz Azul in the 2026 Campeones Cup , with Lionel Messi adding another title to his trophy cabinet, continuing to make history with the Herons. The Campeones Cup is an annual competition that pits the reigning MLS Cup champion against the most recent Liga MX Campeon de Campeones winner . Inte...
Luis De La Fuente’s new Spain deal makes him better paid than Argentina’s Scaloni but still far below Brazil’s Ancelotti
Set to sign a new deal with Spain, Luis De La Fuente's new salary is reportedly set to position him above Argentina's Scaloni but still far from Brazil's Ancelotti. Luis De La Fuente is set to sign a contract extension with the Spanish Football Federation to remain head coach following Spain ‘s 2026 World Cup triumph. The new contract reportedly elevates his annual salary above Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni , while still trailing Carlo Ancelotti’s package with Brazil . Speaking at th...
Is Lionel Messi playing today? Confirmed lineups for Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul in 2026 Campeones Cup
Lionel Messi aims to secure his first Campeones Cup title, though questions remain over whether the Argentine star will feature in Inter Miami's starting lineup against Cruz Azul. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face Cruz Azul in the 2026 Campeones Cup , with the primary question being whether the Herons’ captain will feature in the title match. Messi carries no injury designation and will start for Inter Miami against Cruz Azul. With a trophy on the line, having their captain on the pitch...
How much does the Campeones Cup winner get? Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul prize money breakdown
Inter Miami and Cruz Azul are clashing for the 2026 Campeones Cup, with an exclusive money prize for the winner of the showdown at stake. Inter Miami host Cruz Azul on Wednesday, September 16, competing for the 2026 Campeones Cup at Nu Stadium. With the reigning champions of Major League Soccer and Liga MX squaring off, the winner will collect a financial bonus alongside the official hardware . First introduced in 2018, the Campeones Cup was created through a joint initiative between ML...
Lionel Messi’s Argentina World Cup comeback over England still haunts Thomas Tuchel months later
Lionel Messi and Argentina delivered one of the defining moments of the 2026 World Cup when they overturned a late deficit to beat England 2-1 in the semifinal in Atlanta, a result that denied the Three Lions their first appearance in a World Cup final in 60 years. Months later, the wound still hasn't closed […] Lionel Messi and Argentina delivered one of the defining moments of the 2026 World Cup when they overturned a late deficit to beat England 2-1 in the semifinal in Atlanta, a result t...
How Inter Miami’s win, draw, or loss vs Cruz Azul could impact the 2026 Campeones Cup?
Inter Miami are looking for their fourth title in history by facing Cruz Azul for the 2026 Campeones Cup, a game that could lead to several outcomes depending on the result. Inter Miami host the 2026 edition of the Campeones Cup on Wednesday, September 16, facing off against Mexican powerhouses Cruz Azul at Nu Stadium. As the reigning champions of North America’s premier domestic leagues clash for silverware, the Herons navigate clear stakes across every potential outcome on the pitch . ...
Christian Pulisic reportedly set to be left out of USMNT’s roster as Pochettino turns to a young gem
Christian Pulisic will reportedly not be included on the United States men's national team's first roster of the new World Cup cycle, according to multiple sources cited by Doug McIntyre of FOX Sports. U.S. Soccer is set to officially announce Mauricio Pochettino's squad on Thursday ahead of upcoming exhibition games against Chile, Peru, Canada and […] Christian Pulisic will reportedly not be included on the United States men’s national team’s first roster of the new World Cup cycle, accordi...
Yamal and Raphinha surpass Barcelona scoring mark last set by Messi and Fabregas 15 years ago
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal have combined for 16 goals through six matchdays, surpassing a Barcelona record held by Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas since 2011-12. Barcelona have made light work of their opponents through the opening stretch of the 2026-27 LaLiga season, and Wednesday’s 7-2 home rout of Racing Santander was the exclamation point, with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal combining to push the club’s scoring duo into territory last touched by Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas 15 years ago, and...
Joao Pedro suffers injury setback ahead of Brazil return following Ancelotti’s 2026 World Cup snub
Expected to return after being excluded from the 2026 World Cup roster by Carlo Ancelotti, Joao Pedro won't be able to make a return to the Brazil national team due to an injury. Joao Pedro was poised to become a cornerstone of Brazil ‘s generational transition, especially after his high-profile omission from Carlo Ancelotti ‘s 2026 World Cup squad. However, his anticipated return to the national team has hit a new obstacle, as an injury has forced him out of the upcoming international windo...
Christian Pulisic joins Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robert Lewandowski in elite European Cup history after extending incredible streak
After entering the field from the bench against Benfica, Pulisic helped extend a streak that has followed him from his teenage breakthrough at Borussia Dortmund to his current chapter in Italy. Christian Pulisic ’s European journey has reached another remarkable chapter, and the Milan star has now joined Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robert Lewandowski in a rare piece of elite European Cup history. After entering the field from the bench against Benfica, Pulisic helped extend a streak that has foll...
How to watch Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul match in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2026 Campeones Cup
Inter Miami take on Cruz Azul for the 2026 Campeones Cup title at Nu Stadium in Miami on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Here is all the information you need to watch the match live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami WHAT 2026 Campeones Cup WHEN 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT • Wednesday, September 16, 2026 WHERE Apple TV S...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s scuffle with Matias Palacios during Al Ain loss brings back 2024 incident
Cristiano Ronaldo and Matias Palacios got tangled up in a physical scuffle during Al Nassr's 4-0 loss to Al Ain, echoing a nearly identical incident between the two players from November 2024. Al Nassr’s AFC Champions League Elite opener turned into a night to forget, as Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates were thoroughly outplayed in a 4-0 defeat to Al Ain . Amid the rout, a heated moment between Ronaldo and Al Ain’s Matias Palacios stood out, reviving a flashpoint between the two play...
Kylian Mbappe vs Cristiano Ronaldo: How many seasons at Real Madrid did each need to score against every La Liga team?
The French forward has now completed a scoring set that had remained unfinished until his latest appearance, raising a fascinating question about how his progress compares with the Portuguese superstar's historic run in Spain. Kylian Mbappe has added another remarkable achievement to his rapidly growing Real Madrid record, putting his name alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in a particularly interesting La Liga comparison. The French forward has now completed a scoring set that had remained unfinis...
Displaying entries 726-750
of the latest 1,250