Latin American Soccer

Lionel Messi wanted to make Neymar the best player in the world.

In a candid interview with Brazilian national team legend, Romario, on the Romario Onze podcast, Neymar Jr. opened up about the real reasons he left FC Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, offering more insight into one of the most talked-about transfers in soccer history.

This might be a real Puskás contender.

In a match in Brazil’s Carioca League, Volta Redonda secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over giants Fluminense, thanks to an outrageous goal that has already caught the attention of fans around the world. Volta Redonda’s Bruno Santos and Mirandinha combined for a double bicycle kick that is now being hailed as a strong contender for the 2025 FIFA Puskás Award.

Colombia captain James Rodriguez has joined Mexico's Liga MX side Club Leon from LaLiga's Rayo Vallecano on a free transfer, both teams announced on Monday.

Local media reports said Rodriguez had signed a one-year contract with an option for another season.

James Rodriguez Leon transfer

¡SOY JAMES, SOY FIERA!

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BUENOS AIRES, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Argentine midfielder Rodrigo Garro was charged on Sunday with involuntary manslaughter following a crash that killed a motorcyclist in his hometown of General Pico in Argentina's La Pampa province.

The 30-year-old victim, Nicolas Chiaraviglio, died at the scene after his motorcycle was struck by a pickup truck early on Saturday morning.

Jornal argentino Clarín divulga imagem do local do acidente que matou motociclista

Raul Jimenez scored two equalisers from the spot in a dramatic second half as Fulham held Ipswich Town to a 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Sunday, extending the hosts' unbeaten streak to eight league matches.

Both teams converted penalties within two minutes as Jimenez cancelled out Sammie Szmodics' first-half strike in the 69th minute, before Liam Delap restored the visitors' lead after Timothy Castagne brought him down.

Raul Jimenez all-time top Mexican goalscorer in Premier League: breaks Chicharito's 53-goal record

Mexican side Pachuca won the FIFA Challenger Cup match on penalties in Qatar on Saturday by edging Egyptian side Al Ahly 6-5 after a dour goalless draw following extra time and will face Real Madrid in next week's Intercontinental Cup final.

Pachuca won the shootout after missing their first two penalties to become only the second Concacaf team to reach the final of the competition against European champions Real, which takes place at the Lusail Stadium on Wednesday.

Liga MX’s Club América and Cruz Azul played what is arguably one of the most entertaining matches of the 2024/25 season, with Las Águilas coming out on top with an incredible 4-3 scoreline to seal their ticket to the Apertura 2024 final.

They will face CF Monterrey in what will be their third straight final, looking to win a three-peat for the first time in league history.

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Following are the 32 teams that have qualified for the expanded 2025 Club World Cup to be held in the United States from June 15 to July 13.

Apart from the winners of each confederation's premier club competitions, teams also qualified based on their ranking that was calculated based on their performances over a four-year period.

All 32 clubs playing in the 2025 Club World Cup

UEFA (12 TEAMS)

Chelsea: 2020-21 Champions League winners

Real Madrid: 2021-22 and 2023-24 Champions League winners