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

Jamie Rudd opens with the devastating news of Liverpool striker Diogo Jota's tragic death in a car crash in Spain at just 28 years old, two weeks after his wedding. After paying tribute to the Portuguese international, we recap the USMNT's advance to the Gold Cup final thanks to Diego Luna's brilliant brace against Guatemala, setting up a showdown with Mexico in Houston. Plus, a preview of this weekend's Club World Cup quarterfinals - Al-Hilal vs Fluminense, Palmeiras vs Chelsea, PSG vs Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund. Sometimes football puts everything into perspective.

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.