Mexican giant Club América defeated CF Monterrey with a 3-2 aggregate score to become Liga MX champions for a record 16th time on Sunday, turning into the first club to ever win back-to-back-to-back league titles since the installment of the two-tournament-per-year format in 1996.
Liga MX’s Club América and Cruz Azul played what is arguably one of the most entertaining matches of the 2024/25 season, with Las Águilas coming out on top with an incredible 4-3 scoreline to seal their ticket to the Apertura 2024 final.
They will face CF Monterrey in what will be their third straight final, looking to win a three-peat for the first time in league history.
FULL TIMEEEE !! pic.twitter.com/JaPpcsiibc
Following are the 32 teams that have qualified for the expanded 2025 Club World Cup to be held in the United States from June 15 to July 13.
Apart from the winners of each confederation's premier club competitions, teams also qualified based on their ranking that was calculated based on their performances over a four-year period.
UEFA (12 TEAMS)
Chelsea: 2020-21 Champions League winners
Real Madrid: 2021-22 and 2023-24 Champions League winners
The Club World Cup is set to see another 'invitee.'
According to reports, Liga MX giant, Club América, has become the ‘favorite’ to replace a Liga MX club in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup next summer, this after FIFA’s recently-announced regulations for the tournament.
Club América Club World Cup invitation — will the Liga MX giants make an unexpected appearance?
A Liga MX All-Star and former FC Barcelona player has announced the opening of his OnlyFans account. But not exactly for the content that you’re thinking of, folks.
Liga MX player Jonathan dos Santos opens OnlyFans account
Jonathan dos Santos, current Club América midfielder and back-to-back Liga MX champion, announced on Instagram that he will begin uploading videos directly on OnlyFans — a site that offers content creators the opportunity to release exclusive content to followers and subscribers that are willing to purchase a monthly subscription.
United States men’s national team and Chivas forward Cade Cowell scored his first goal of the new Liga MX Apertura against Tijuana in style on Friday.
While Chivas lost the game 4-2, Cowell was one of the few positives from the defeat as he netted a great solo goal and added a beautiful assist.
With Chivas trailing 2-0 in the second half, Cowell halved the deficit in the 69th minute after slipping past three defenders and beating the goalkeeper.
Cade Cowell goal vs Tijuana
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.
Atlanta United striker Giōrgos Giakoumakīs is set to move to Mexico's Cruz Azul on a $10 million transfer, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic.
Giōrgos Giakoumakīs to join Liga MX's Cruz Azul, according to reports
The reports indicated that an agreement was reached but the deal was not finalized.
Giōrgos Giakoumakīs to Cruz Azul, here we go! Deal in place for $10m guaranteed fee.
Medical test and travel due to take place next week.
Salomón Rondón recorded a brace to lead host CF Pachuca to a 3-0 victory over the Columbus Crew on Saturday in the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Pachuca defeat Columbus Crew in CONCACAF Champions Cup final
Rondon's goals in the 12th and 67th minutes sandwiched a 32nd-minute tally from Miguel Rodríguez against the reigning MLS Cup champions.
¡CAMPEONES!
The Crew are taking no chances ahead of their crucial final in Mexico.
The Columbus Crew will be playing against Liga MX’s CF Pachuca in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final on Saturday, the final decider of who will be the last CONCACAF team to qualify to next year’s inaugural 2025 Club World Cup.