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Messi Inspires Dramatic Inter Miami Comeback to Clinch Champions Cup Spot
Lionel Messi sparks Inter Miami to a 2-1 comeback victory over New England Revolution, securing their place in the Concacaf Champions Cup.
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Football
How Lionel Messi's Career Evolved from Barcelona to Miami
From a Rosario childhood to Barcelona, Paris and Inter Miami, a look at the stages of Lionel Messi's career and how his role changed along the way.
Cricket
Joe Root: England's Record Run-Scorer and His Return to the Captaincy
How Joe Root went from Yorkshire prospect to England's leading Test run-scorer, and why he was handed the Test captaincy for a second time in 2026.
Basketball
LeBron James's Career in Chapters: From Akron to Philadelphia
A guide to the stages of LeBron James's NBA career, from first overall pick in Cleveland to his 24th season with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Football
Cristiano Ronaldo: Two Decades at the Summit of World Football
An analytical retrospective on Cristiano Ronaldo's career across Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al-Nassr, and his international scoring record.
Football
The Next Generation: How Bellingham, Yamal and Musiala Are Reshaping European Football
How a brilliant crop of young footballers led by Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal and Jamal Musiala are taking over Europe's elite clubs and competitions.