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Watch: Luka Modric passes the torch (and his kit) to Arda Güler after Club World Cup

Luka Modric’s final Real Madrid game didn’t go as planned with a staggering 4-0 defeat to PSG in the Club World Cup semifinal, but the Croatian midfielder still found a way to show his class off the pitch.

The 39-year-old midfielder bid farewell to Real Madrid after 13 incredible years with the club. A video taken at the Madrid airport in the early hours of Friday showed who Modric might be passing down the midfield responsibility to.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany furious after Jamal Musiala injury — "I've rarely been so ANGRY"

ATLANTA, July 6 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany said he was furious after Jamal Musiala sustained a horrific injury during the first half of their Club World Cup quarter-final defeat by Paris St Germain in Atlanta on Saturday.

The 22-year-old Germany international was injured in added time before the break following a collision in PSG's penalty area.

Watch: Gianluigi Donnarumma’s emotional reaction to Jamal Musiala’s horror injury

A horror tackle on Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala overshadowed Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-0 victory in the Club World Cup on Saturday. The Gianluigi Donnarumma reaction to Musiala injury said it all.

Moments before halftime the two players collided in PSG’s penalty area as the Italian goalkeeper came out to claim the ball. Donnarumma took out Musiala in the process and the German’s leg got stuck under the goalkeeper.

What happened next is one of the worst injuries we’ve seen in the sport. The PSG goalkeeper was overwhelmed with emotion.

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Liverpool star Diogo Jota and brother killed in car accident

MADRID — Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother died in a car crash in northwestern Spain early on Thursday, when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames.

Evidence at the crash site suggested Jota's car suffered a burst tire while overtaking, police said. The vehicle then flipped over and ended up in the central reservation. The crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the province of Zamora.

Watch: Mamelodi Sundowns dance with their fans despite Club World Cup elimination

One of the most enjoyable squads at the 2025 Club World Cup said farewell in fashion on Wednesday as South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns danced with their fans after being eliminated from the tournament.

Wednesday’s 0-0 draw with Fluminense at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium was the Sundowns’ final game in the tournament as the Brazilian side and Dortmund advanced.

The Sundowns kept their heads high after the final whistle with the players and staff performing a dance to thank their traveling supporters.

Mamelodi Sundowns dance at Club World Cup

Alex Morgan’s iconic No. 13 to be retired, announces San Diego Wave FC

When you think of the number 13 in soccer only one player should come to mind: Alex Morgan.

The United States women’s national team legend retired from international and club play last year but will receive a special tribute from San Diego Wave FC. An Alex Morgan jersey retirement is coming.

San Diego Wave will retire Morgan’s No. 13 jersey on Sept. 7 for their home game against the Houston Dash. The date is special as it will mark one year since Morgan’s final game of her career.

Alex Morgan jersey retirement

Conor Tracey: From warehouse supervisor to world stage at the Club World Cup

From a warehouse to the Club World Cup.

Conor Tracey’s journey to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has been anything but typical. By day, the Auckland City FC goalkeeper works full-time as a supervisor at a veterinary supply warehouse in New Zealand, overseeing the distribution of pharmaceuticals. By night and weekend, he suits up as a part-time professional soccer player for Auckland City.

Watch: Scott McTominay’s emotional reaction to winning Serie A title with Napoli

Scott McTominay’s fairy tale first season at Napoli ended in the grandest way possible on Friday as he scored a fantastic scissor kick to help clinch the Serie A title for his side.

The former Manchester United man broke down in tears as the celebrations began in Naples following the club’s 2-0 victory against Cagliari.

McTominay emotional after Serie A title win

OFFICIAL: Luka Modric to leave Real Madrid after 2025 Club World Cup

Luka Modric will leave Real Madrid after the Club World Cup, the Croatian midfielder said on Thursday as the club's most successful player and the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner prepares to end a trophy-laden stint in Spain.

Modric, who arrived at the club from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, has played almost 600 games for Real and won nearly 30 trophies including a record six Champions League titles and four LaLiga trophies.

Crystal Palace’s tifo prior to FA Cup final vs. Man City is an emotional masterpiece

Crystal Palace’s 1-0 FA Cup final victory vs. Manchester City on Saturday was an emotional rollercoaster even before a ball was kicked. The first moment that brought tears to fans’ eyes was the Crystal Palace FA Cup final tifo.

Before kickoff a special tifo was raised in the Palace end depicting a Crystal Palace fan celebrating with his two young boys.

Crystal Palace FA Cup final tifo

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