The good, the bad, and the ugly of the FIFA Club World Cup
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has officially ended, with Chelsea taking the crown. The international tournament, which FIFA president Gianni Infantino expected to be the “big bang” moment in the history of soccer, put all the best and worst aspects of the modern game on display.
Neymar returning to Santos is the best case scenario
Al Hilal agreed to terminate Neymar’s contract on Monday, with reports suggesting that the Brazilian will be returning to his boyhood club Santos. It’s a big move to make at this stage of his career, but it might just be the right one.
Corinthians staff invasion attempt a step too far
Alessandro Nunes, director of football for Corinthians, led a group of staff from the team in an attempt to force their way into the video assistant referee (VAR) room at halftime of Sunday’s match against Gremio. The incident represents an unnecessary climax to a plotline that’s been simmering for months.