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PARIS, Sept 30 (Reuters) - France midfielder Antoine Griezmann announced the end of his international career on Monday after being coach Didier Deschamps's most important player for a decade, during which he won a World Cup title.

The 33-year-old, who struggled at this year's Euros, was one of the key elements in the 2018 and 2022 World Cup campaigns as Les Bleus took the title in Russia and finished runners-up in Qatar.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final will be held at the New Jersey home of the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets, world soccer's governing body announced on Saturday along with the venue lineup for the revamped tournament.

The expanded 32-team tournament, which will feature leading clubs from around the world, will be held in 12 stadiums around the United States next year from June 15 through July 13.

A former referee has admitted to have spared Lionel Messi from a second yellow card in return for his match-worn shirt.

Chilean refereee, Carlos Chandía, has confessed to having purposefully avoided giving Messi a booking. And all in the plan to receive the Argentine’s jersey at the end of a match.

Chandía was in charge of the 2007 Copa America semifinal match between Argentina and Mexico, with the Albiceleste blowing past El Tri with a 3-0 scoreline. 20-year-old Messi scored a beautiful lob to seal his country’s spot in the final.

It’s finally happening, folks.

Mauricio Pochettino 'to sign contract with USMNT this week'

Mauricio Pochettino is set to sign his contract with the U.S. men’s national team as soon as this week to become the new head coach, according to Fabrizio Romano.

South American football was in mourning on Tuesday following the death of Uruguayan defender Juan Izquierdo, who collapsed on the pitch after suffering an irregular heartbeat during a Copa Libertadores game last week.

The 27-year-old had been undergoing medical treatment since collapsing during Nacional's game against Brazilian side Sao Paulo on Aug. 22.

Ted Lasso fans, get ready to start believing again.

Ted Lasso set to return for new season on Apple TV+

Apple TV’s hit TV show, Ted Lasso, could be making a return to the small screen for a fourth season.

The hugely popular sports-comedy drama, which had originally ‘concluded’ after three seasons in 2023, is reportedly working to get the cast back for a surprising return to the streaming service, with Warner Bros. Television already discussing the terms of original cast members’ returns.

Former U.S. men’s national team player and current LAFC manager, Steve Cherundolo, is a favorite from the U.S. Soccer Federation to become the USMNT’s new head coach. That’s if Gregg Berhalter is let go, of course.

LAFC manager Cherundolo linked to USMNT head coach position; Klopp will be contacted

Following the USMNT’s lackluster participation and ‘early’ exit from the 2024 Copa América, USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter has been under hot waters — with fans, pundits and personalities across the United States asking for the manager’s sacking.

The U.S. men’s national team is ready to take on the Summer Olympics once again after a 16-year hiatus… though apparently without getting paid.

U.S. men's Olympic soccer team will not get paid for 2024 Paris Olympics

According to Brian Sciaretta, the United States’ mens soccer team will not be compensated for their participation in this summer’s 2024 Paris Olympics. The USWNT, on the other hand, will.

This could be the start of something new for Liga MX fans in the states. It has never been done before.

Official Liga MX match between América and Chivas to be played in the United States

Liga MX matches

Club América are set to play an official Liga MX match in the United States, against none other than rivals Chivas in the Clásico Nacional.