Messi’s Inter Miami to play in FIFA’s Club World Cup in 2025

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will feature in next year’s expanded FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Saturday.

Watch: Carling Cup round of 16 goals

The knockout round of the Carling Cup saw a total 27 goals scored over the weekend with defending champions Stellenbosch FC, Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Cape Town City all advancing to quarter-finals.

Leverkusen’s Boniface ‘slightly injured’ in car accident

Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface was “slightly injured” on Sunday after being involved in a car accident, the Bundesliga club told German media.

Martinez keeps Inter on Napoli’s tail with Roma winner

Lautaro Martinez made sure that Inter Milan kept pace with Serie A leaders Napoli by netting the Italian champions’ only goal in Sunday’s 1-0 win at Roma.

Watch: Liverpool crush Chelsea to lead PL standings

Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones’ scored goals that took Liverpool back to the the top of the Premier League table as the Reds crush Chelsea 2-1 at Anfield.

‘Killer’ Kane breaks drought to send Bayern back top

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl described striker Harry Kane as a “killer” after his 23-minute hat-trick carried the side to a 4-0 home win over Stuttgart on Saturday.

Watch: Man United upset Brentford at Old Trafford

Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United earned their first win in six matches after coming from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 on Saturday.

Watch: Son and Kulusevski score to lead Spurs’ comeback

Tottenham mounted a comeback, scoring three goals in eight minutes to defeat 10-man West Ham United 4-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Retired France star Varane joins Como board

Raphael Varane has been appointed a board member at Como after retiring from football last month, the Serie A club announced on Saturday.

Maresca defies expectations with Chelsea revival

Faced with feuding owners, a bloated squad and intense pressure to drag Chelsea out of their malaise, Enzo Maresca has defied expectations by restoring order at chaotic Stamford Bridge.