The first game of the revamped Club World Cup ended in a 0-0 draw between MLS side Inter Miami and Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Lionel Messi and his team-mates earned a share of the points thanks, in ...

Messi and Inter Miami team-mates celebrate in front of the crowd after beating NYCFC Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) ...

MIAMI GARDENS, FL — Lionel Messi knew he didn’t score, but it didn’t stop fans at the FIFA Club World Cup opener from thinking he did, and cheering until they realized he didn’t. Messi lined up for a ...

Despite airing head-to-head against the Big 12 and SEC Championship games, the MLS Cup turned in a strong audience on Saturday. The league announced on Friday that this year’s MLS Cup between Lionel ...