Once a much-anticipated celebration of a sport's best talents, All-Star games have fallen into a constant state of reinvention amid a high-stakes effort to make the star-studded showcases a ratings hit. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/26/more-sports/all-star-game-reinvention/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #lionelmessi #mlballstargame
Paris Saint-Germain steamrolled Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to reach the Club World Cup quarterfinals, where it will face Bayern Munich, which overcame a spirited challenge from Flamengo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/06/30/soccer/psg-cruises-past-messi-miami/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #parissaintgermain #lionelmessi#clubworldcup#intermiami #bayernmunich #harrykane
The Club World Cup's various problems have been well documented, from empty seats to extreme heat. But there has also been plenty to enjoy about the tournament so far. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/06/28/soccer/club-world-cup-magic/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer#fifaclubworldcup#intermiami #lionelmessi
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi faces a tantalizing reunion with former club Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last 16 after both sides on Monday progressed to the knockout phase. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/06/24/soccer/messi-miami-psg/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #lionelmessi#intermiami #parissaintgermain#fifaclubworldcup