
Proud Messi closes in on Ronaldo on Club World Cup all-time top scorers list
Lionel Messi had a special night at the Club World Cup with Inter Miami. The 37-year-old free-kick specialist’s match-winning goal brought up some impressive statistics, with Cristiano Ronaldo also entering the conversation. After the match, Messi was especially proud of his team.

Sampdoria safe: Serie B playout officially abandoned after chairs and fireworks thrown
The second leg of the much-discussed Serie B playout between Salernitana and Sampdoria was interrupted. After the Blucerchiati took a comfortable lead, home fans threw fireworks and seats onto the pitch, forcing the players to leave the field.

Real-uitblinker Courtois overleeft meeste schoten tegen sinds 2014
Thibaut Courtois was one of the standout performers for Real Madrid on Sunday in their 3-1 Club World Cup win against Pachuca. Thanks in part to the Belgian’s saves, the team secured their first victory under coach Xabi Alonso. Meanwhile, Courtois was critical of teammate Raúl Asencio.