La Liga: Mbappe and Vinicius strike as Real Madrid win 2-1 against Celta Vigo . Real Madrid defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 on Saturday, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr., keeping them level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Mbappé opened the goal for the visitors in the 20th minute with a superb long-range effort from a missed Celta pass. The French forward intercepted the ball outside the area and fired an incredible shot into the top corner to give Real an early advantage. Despite their domination, Madrid left themselves exposed to Celta's counter-attacks, with Swedish attacker Williet Swedberg wasting two early opportunities. Celta equalized in the 51st minute, mounting a quick counterattack after the break. Oscar Mingueza drove down the right wing before providing a superb cross to Swedberg, who evaded the offside trap and scored with a first-touch finish to the left of Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. As Celta pressed for a second goal, Real Madrid seized...
Lionel Messi is going to lead the "best team in the US" and compete in another FIFA World Cup. Inter Miami, representing MLS as the host club in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, will be led by Lionel Messi. This was revealed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino following Inter Miami's 2024 Supporters' Shield triumph, emphasizing the team's accomplishments and fervent supporter base in Florida. Since he will be leading Inter Miami in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Lionel Messi is anticipated to participate in another World Cup. Major League Soccer (MLS) team Inter Miami will serve as the tournament's host club, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed. At Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where Inter Miami had just won the 2024 Supporters' Shield, Infantino made this announcement. Setting a new record for the most points in a single season in Major League Soccer, the club defeated the New England Revolution 6-2. Infantino acknowledged the tremendo...