The Messi Effect - FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and Gold Cup Soccer

10 Juventus players asked to be substituted due to Miami heat in loss to Real Madrid. Jobe Bellingham suspended, missing brother clash. Plus Friday-Saturday quarterfinals preview and USMNT tonight at 7 PM.

Al-Hilal stun Manchester City 4–3 in extra time in one of the Club World Cup’s biggest upsets, while Fluminense eliminate Inter Milan with a 2–0 victory. Jamie Rudd recaps both thrilling matches and previews Tuesday’s Round-of-16 action: Real Madrid vs. Juventus and Borussia Dortmund vs. Monterrey.Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple Podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit https://caloroga.com/plus.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are crushed by PSG in the Club World Cup, Harry Kane leads Bayern Munich past Flamengo to set up a showdown with Mbappé, and Matt Freese becomes the unexpected hero as the USMNT survives a wild penalty shootout against Costa Rica. Plus, a preview of Monday’s key matches: Inter Milan vs. Fluminense and Man City vs. Al-Hilal. Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple Podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit https://caloroga.com/plus.

Jamie Rudd breaks down the absolute chaos from the Club World Cup, including Chelsea's FOUR HOUR AND 38 MINUTE marathon against Benfica that featured weather delays, penalty drama, and extra time madness. Plus, we dive into the Brazilian carnival atmosphere as Palmeiras beat Botafogo in Philadelphia, and look ahead to today's massive clash between PSG and Inter Miami in Atlanta - where Messi faces his former club for the first time since leaving Paris.

The European giants have officially awoken at the Club World Cup! Manchester City delivered a statement 5-2 demolition of Juventus to cap a perfect Group G run with 13 goals in three matches, while Real Madrid cruised past RB Salzburg 3-0 with Jude Bellingham providing two brilliant assists to Vinícius Jr. Al Hilal secured their Round of 16 spot with a 2-0 win over winless Pachuca, setting up a mouth-watering clash with City. The knockout rounds are now set with incredible matchups including Palmeiras vs Botafogo (Saturday), Benfica vs Chelsea (Saturday), and the blockbuster PSG vs Inter Miami featuring Leenel Messi on Sunday. Plus, we preview Real Madrid vs Juventus and all the Round of 16 drama ahead. From City's ruthless efficiency to Brazilian showdowns, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 knockout stage promises to be spectacular. The European heavyweights are hitting peak form at the perfect time!