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UEFA Threatens FIFA Boycott Over World Cup Sell-Off Plan
UEFA’s 55 member associations have voted to boycott all FIFA competitions if Gianni Infantino’s plan to bring private investors into FIFA’s commercia…
2 hours ago
The Messi Effect — Premier League, MLS and the Beautiful Game — Friday, July 31, 2026
The Messi Effect — Premier League, MLS and the Beautiful Game | Friday, July 31, 2026
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3 hours ago
Son Wins MLS All-Star MVP, Messi Returns, Liverpool Teen Scores
Today's episode leads with Son Heung-min scoring twice in the opening 23 minutes as the MLS All-Stars beat Liga MX 4-3 in Charlotte. Son won MVP in t…
1 day, 3 hours ago
FIFA World Cup Power Grab, VAR Error, Pochettino Extension, Rodri
Today's episode leads with FIFA's proposal for a roughly $20 billion commercial entity that would sell minority stakes in World Cup commercial rights…
2 days, 3 hours ago
Zidane Takes France, King Kazu Scores at 59, Goalkeeper Rule Trial
Today's episode covers Zinedine Zidane taking over as France manager after the World Cup semifinal defeat to Spain, joining Jurgen Klopp in returning…
3 days, 3 hours ago
Messi Skips All-Star, MLS TV Deal, Griezmann MLS Debut, Transfer Moves
Today's Monday episode dives into the business of MLS and the contradiction at its core. Lead with Lionel Messi skipping the MLS All-Star Game in Cha…
4 days, 3 hours ago
Klopp Takes Germany, Tonali to Spurs, Messi-less Miami Win, Sydney Super Cup
Today's Sunday episode covers four big stories. Lead with Jurgen Klopp taking the Germany national team job — a four-year deal through 2030, coming o…
5 days, 2 hours ago
Rodri to Real Madrid, Arsenal Want Álvarez, Garnacho to Villa, Summerville to Saudi
Today's Saturday episode covers seven stories. Lead with Rodri pushing to join Real Madrid from Manchester City — the World Cup winner is in the fina…
6 days, 2 hours ago
Rapinoe vs Trump, Norway Files FIFA Complaint, Gordon to Barcelona
Today's episode covers six stories. Lead with Norway's ethics complaint to FIFA — Norwegian FA president Lise Klaveness filing over Folarin Balogun's…
1 week ago
Lewandowski's Debut Spoiled by Suarez, Casemiro Joins Miami, Fake Jersey Madness
Today's episode of The Messi Effect covers four stories. Lead with Lewandowski's MLS debut — Inter Miami beat Chicago Fire 3-2, Rocco Rios Novo own g…
1 week, 1 day ago