World Cup Hero Vozinha Gives Whiplash in Summer Transfer Saga The 40-year-old Cabo Verde goalkeeper rose to fame after heroic performances against Spain and Argentina in the World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2
2026 Leagues Cup Explainer: What You Need to Know The next edition of the MLS vs. Liga MX competition kicks off just weeks after the 2026 World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2
Meet the Philadelphia Union’s 6'5" Teenager Entering the USMNT Conversation The Philadelphia Union have won all three games since returning to MLS play after the 2026 World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Inspires Shock Support Again After Global Backlash The FIFA President’s initial plan to sell stakes of the World Cup led to widespread boycotts and condemnation. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2
Robert Lewandowski’s Dream Home Debut Brings Hope of Repeating Lionel Messi Feat The Polish striker netted his first two MLS goals on Saturday, sparking hopes of a Leagues Cup run. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2
Four Takeaways From Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Return in Dramatic Columbus Crew Clash Inter Miami’s club-record win streak came to an end after six games. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2
Inter Miami vs Columbus: Will Lionel Messi make his comeback tonight? Coach breaks silence Lionel Messi has returned to training with Inter Miami after the World Cup. His competitive comeback date remains unconfirmed by the club's coaching staff. Discussions are ongoing regarding his workload and schedule management. Messi and Rodrigo De Paul were excused from the MLS All-Star Game. The team faces a demanding… The Economic Times · Aug 2
Return of the Cosmos: New York's original club are back and looking to build on the World Cup and the legends of Pele, Franz Beckenbauer and Raul Even Pele and Raul couldn’t keep the New York Cosmos from folding twice – FFT headed to the Big Apple to find out if the iconic club’s latest comeback will be different FourFourTwo · Aug 1
MLS Predictions: Rivalries, Star Player Clashes Highlight Matchday 19 After a busy week for the 2026 MLS All-Stars, all 30 teams are back in action in regular season play. Sports Illustrated · Jul 31
’God of Soccer’—Casemiro Reveals First Impression of Training Alongside Lionel Messi Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul could be in contention to play on Saturday. Sports Illustrated · Jul 31
Brazil to face India in historic football friendly in Kolkata on October 3 Brazil's national football team will play India in a friendly match. This historic fixture is scheduled to take place in Kolkata on October 3. The match marks Brazil's first-ever game on Indian soil. India will face their highest-ranked opponent since 1992. This event revives Kolkata's deep connection with Brazilian football. The Economic Times · Jul 30
Money has strangled sports. Now Fifa is putting soccer up for sale Gianni Infantino’s plan for a Fifa subsidiary is odious – but it’s hard to feel surprised The Guardian - US · Jul 30
School Assembly News Headlines, July 31, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day Parliament passed the Vande Mataram Bill, granting national song legal protection. Delhi Police reviews arrests amid NEET-UG protests, while Uttarakhand faces heavy rain. China establishes a high-altitude drone hub in Tibet for border operations. Pakistan works to mediate between the US and Iran amid regional tensions. Ajinkya Rahane retires from… The Economic Times · Jul 30
Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami 10 days after World Cup final loss Lionel Messi has returned to Inter Miami practice after his World Cup campaign. He missed two matches while visiting his father who is battling illness. Messi concluded his record sixth World Cup with eight goals and four assists. Inter Miami currently leads the Eastern Conference standings by two points. It… The Economic Times · Jul 30
Sports Illustrated · Jul 29 Why Lionel Messi Isn’t Playing in 2026 MLS All-Star Game The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner was removed from the MLS All-Star roster just days before the match.
Latin Times · Jul 29 Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Return Nears: Here's When Fans Could See Him Back on the MLS Field After leading Argentina to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, the Inter Miami superstar is expected to return to club action in early August following a mandatory recovery period, giving MLS fans hope that one of the league's biggest attractions will soon be back on the pitch.
The Independent UK · Jul 28 US goalkeeper Matt Freese haunted by costly World Cup error after being booed on MLS return Matt Freese made a critical error in USA’s 4-1 defeat by Belgium that knocked them out of the World Cup
Sports Illustrated · Jul 28 Why the Chance of Mohamed Salah Signing for MLS Club Just Increased Sporting Kansas City emerged as a credible suitor for the ex-Liverpool free agent this month.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 28 Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe Snubbed As 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament Announced An unexpected name clinched the World Cup’s sixth-ever Goal of the Tournament award.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 28 Argentina World Cup Conspiracy Done No Favors by Official Referee Verdict IFAB have delivered a public statement explaining exactly why Argentina benefitted from an incorrect ruling.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28 ‘The Messi of ballet’: Marianela Núñez, the Buenos Aires bombshell shaking up British dance The superlative Royal Ballet star finally has her own show. She talks about fabulous footwork, her Argentina-inspired leotard – and why she named her cat after a certain footballer
Euronews · Jul 27 Conspiracy theories abound after Spain-Argentina World Cup final A week after Spain won the FIFA World Cup, conspiracy theories and false claims have continued to spread online, many of them attempting to explain why Argentina lost.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 27 Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid Title Winners: Where Are They Now? Mourinho won La Liga with Los Blancos back in the 2011–12 season.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 26 FIFA President Attracts Further Scrutiny Over Leaked Argentina Letter Following World Cup Final The World Cup final ended with a brawl involving a number of Argentina players and staff members.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 26 Casemiro’s Inter Miami, MLS Debut Tainted By Teammate’s Horror Head Collision An ambulance was required on the pitch in Montreal.