Soccer — live matches, transfers and World Cup qualifying updates

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Philippe Clement spoke out about "total chaos" at Rangers after a rocky spell that left the club off balance. If you follow Scottish football, his comments explain a lot about recent results and boardroom drama.

On transfers, Real Madrid confirmed the £50m deal for Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth — a big defensive buy that nudges Madrid's plans under Xabi Alonso. Expect more center-back talk as teams reshape squads for next season.

Club football brings big fixtures: Monterrey facing Inter Milan at the Rose Bowl in the Club World Cup looks spicy, with both sides under new managers and attention on who will handle pressure better.

In Europe, Juventus crushed Cagliari 4-0 to reach the Coppa Italia quarters, while AC Milan celebrated a comeback win under coach Conceicao. Those matches show teams sharpening up as the season heats up.

Champions League drama hit Atalanta when captain Rafael Toloi got a red card, ending their run and giving Club Brugge a huge moment. Red cards change everything — and this one did just that.

MLS fans got a treat as Inter Miami played New York City in a 2-2 draw, with Lionel Messi creating chances and keeping the spotlight on American soccer. If you want Messi action, that league still delivers headlines.

Across national teams, Argentina look less dependent on Messi, according to coach Lionel Scaloni, while Africa's World Cup qualifiers see Morocco already through and Egypt pushing hard. The road to 2026 is getting crowded and competitive.

What to watch this week

Keep an eye on these storylines: Eintracht Frankfurt's 2025 U.S. pre-season tour (big for U.S. fans), Leeds vs Millwall in the FA Cup, and the Fulham–Crystal Palace injury lists that could shift league standings. Also watch Jordan Henderson's future at Ajax — transfer whispers can flip quickly in the summer.

If you follow tactics, Celtic's Auston Trusty preparing for Bayern Munich is worth reading — that matchup will test defensive setups. And for African readers, follow the World Cup qualifying groups: Tunisia, Zambia and others still have everything to play for.

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