Jorge Messi Dies at 68, Miami Falls to Monterrey, and the Leagues Cup Goes Wild
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, has died at 68. Jamie Rudd remembers the man who helped guide Lionel from Rosario to the top of world soccer, then recaps Inter Miami’s 2–1 loss ...
9 Aug 7min
Bruno Joins Arsenal, a 40-Year-Old World Cup Hero Gets His Big Move, and the 1,000-Sponsor Shirt
Arsenal have officially announced the signing of Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle. Jamie Rudd looks at what the move means for both clubs, Cape Verde World Cup breakout goalkeeper Vozi...
8 Aug 8min
Infantino Survives, Salah Gets a Hero’s Welcome, and Arsenal Misses Again
Gianni Infantino apologized for errors surrounding FIFA’s abandoned private-equity plan, but kept the board’s full support. Jamie Rudd looks at Infantino’s fight for survival, Mohamed Salah’s hero’s w...
7 Aug 8min
Salah to Turkey, Newcastle’s Fire Sale, and the Parrot That Stopped Soccer
Mohamed Salah could be heading to Trabzonspor in one of the summer’s biggest surprises. Jamie Rudd looks at Salah’s possible move to Turkey, Bruno Guimarães leaving Newcastle for Arsenal, the €160 mil...
5 Aug 5min
Bruno Leaves Newcastle, MLS Gets a New Boss, and Rashford Eyes Turkey
MLS has a new commissioner, Arsenal are closing in on Bruno Guimarães, and Newcastle’s summer fire sale has now reached roughly €160 million in departures. Jamie Rudd looks at Larry Berg replacing Don...
4 Aug 10min
Ronaldo’s Wedding Could Put McGregor and Khabib in the Same Room
Cristiano Ronaldo’s reported wedding guest list has created the ultimate sports collision: Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov are both reportedly invited. Jamie Rudd looks at the potential reunion...
3 Aug 7min
Mourinho Returns, Endrick Shines, and Europe’s Transfer Market Explodes
José Mourinho is back at Real Madrid, where Endrick scored in a 2–2 preseason draw with Fiorentina. Jamie Rudd looks at Madrid’s new era, Chelsea’s reported €255 million spending spree under Xabi Alon...
2 Aug 7min
Infantino Blinks: FIFA Scraps the Twenty Billion Dollar World Cup Plan
Gianni Infantino has abandoned FIFA’s plan to bring private investors into the commercial future of the World Cup after UEFA, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation pushed back. Jamie Rudd bre...
1 Aug 9min
