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Last updated: May 25, 2026, 2:45 PM ET

Messi Injury & Emotional Farewells

Lionel Messi exited early in the 72nd minute of Inter Miami's 6-4 win, grabbing his left thigh and heading straight to the locker room, leaving Argentina and MLS holding their breath. His potential injury overshadowed a record-breaking first half for Miami. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah revealed he cried more than in his whole life during his final Liverpool appearance, expressing pride at "winning it all" at Anfield.

Managerial Carousel

Antonio Conte confirmed his departure from Napoli after two seasons, having delivered the Serie A title. Hours later, AC Milan sacked Massimiliano Allegri following a season the club branded an "unequivocal failure" after missing the Champions League. Tottenham admitted failings in an open letter, vowing to rebuild after acknowledging football success had not driven recent decisions.

Titles, Qualifications & Power Shifts

Rodolfo Rotondi atoned for last year's penalty error by helping Cruz Azul claim the Liga MX title. In Italy, Cesc Fabregas steered Como to a shock Champions League berth as AC Milan's home defeat sealed their absence from Europe's top competition. In MLS power rankings, Vancouver and Nashville are surging heading into the World Cup break, while Miami remains a top contender despite Messi's scare.

World Cup Roster Moves

Spain's World Cup squad excluded all Real Madrid players, a first, while including teen sensation Lamine Yamal. The United States men's national team's historical World Cup snubs are under scrutiny as the current roster takes shape. Off the field, Mexico agreed to host Iran during the tournament after the U.S. declined, a geopolitical twist to the finals.

Domestic Leagues & Other News

Liverpool's new kit sparked debate for its deliberately mismatched shirts and shorts. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes clashed with club legend Roy Keane over perceived misquotes. In the NWSL, Utah Royals surged to an unexpected No. 1 ranking. Notts County sealed promotion to League One with a 3-0 Wembley victory, ending an 11-year absence.