- 10h ago
Robert Lewandowski scores twice as Chicago Fire beat Charlotte FC 2-1 in MLS home debut
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski scored his first two goals for Chicago Fire in a 2-1 home victory over Charlotte FC at Soldier Field on Saturday, ending the team's two-game losing streak.
- 2d ago
Patti Smith meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican: two Chicago natives, a crucifix and a joke about English
The 79-year-old rock icon and poet, wearing a crucifix, was received by the pontiff in the Apostolic Palace on Friday, with Vatican official Antonio Spadaro describing the 'lengthy' talk as a chat between 'old friends'.
- 5d ago
World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic retires at 46, a week after Spain's extra-time win over Argentina
The Slovenian official steps away days after Spain's extra-time victory over Argentina, a match that drew criticism for his handling of physical play and sparked a post-match melee now under FIFA investigation.
- Jul 26
Messi and De Paul to skip MLS All-Star Game under new rest rule; four replacements called up
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul will miss Wednesday's MLS All-Star Game against Mexico's Liga MX in Charlotte, resting after Argentina's nearly 40-day World Cup campaign. MLS confirmed their exemption on Saturday and added four replacements.
- Jul 26
Argentine journalist Edul sparks uproar at Ibai Llanos's boxing event with 'Las Malvinas son argentinas' shirt
Gastón Edul's entrance in a shirt claiming the Falklands, and his post-fight remarks, drew boos and heated online debate during La Velada del Año VI in Seville.
- Jul 25
Blade Runner 2099 first trailer sets November 25 premiere date at Comic-Con
Prime Video unveiled the teaser at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, confirming all eight episodes will drop at once. Michelle Yeoh plays a replicant nearing the end of her life, teaming up with Hunter Schafer's Cora in a future where humans are the minority.
- Jul 23
Merz reshuffles cabinet as CDU rebellion exposes chancellor's weakened grip
Chancellor Friedrich Merz replaced his transport and health ministers and installed a new parliamentary group leader after an 11-day reshuffle, but open criticism from senior CDU figures and a new pension row with eastern state premiers left his authority badly dented.
- Jul 23
Lewandowski's Chicago Fire debut ends in 3–2 loss at Inter Miami as Suárez scores twice
Robert Lewandowski played 62 minutes without scoring as Chicago Fire fell 3–2 at Inter Miami on Wednesday, with Luis Suárez netting twice for the hosts.
- Jul 22
Inter Miami signs five-time Champions League winner Casemiro as MLS investigates tampering
The Brazilian midfielder, 34, signed through 2027 with an option to 2029, but the league is examining whether Inter Miami violated discovery rights held by LA Galaxy.
- Jul 22
De Paul: 'Our smiles bother them, our manners annoy them' after Argentina's extra-time World Cup final loss
Rodrigo De Paul, the 32-year-old midfielder with 94 caps, posted a defiant Instagram message to Argentinian supporters on Monday after La Albiceleste lost 0-1 to Spain in the World Cup final after extra time on Sunday evening.
- Jul 22
Spanish outlets publish horoscopes for 22 July 2026: Sun enters Leo, Jupiter alignments promise luck
Multiple Spanish news sites released their daily zodiac predictions for Wednesday, 22 July 2026, highlighting the Sun's ingress into Leo and a conjunction with Jupiter as sources of fortune and protection.
- Jul 22
Spain's 1-0 extra-time World Cup final win draws record 62.8 million U.S. viewers, smashing soccer ratings
Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina drew a combined 62.8 million U.S. viewers across Fox, Telemundo and Peacock, more than doubling the 2022 final and setting all-time highs for both English- and Spanish-language soccer telecasts.
- Jul 21
Argentina's World Cup runners-up return home without Messi to a grateful welcome in Buenos Aires
The Argentine national team landed at Ezeiza airport on Monday evening without captain Lionel Messi, who flew directly to Miami, as thousands of supporters braved cold and rain to thank the squad for reaching the 2026 World Cup final.
- Jul 21
Messi breaks silence after World Cup final loss: 'The pain is huge, this wound needs time to heal'
The 39-year-old Argentina captain posted an emotional Instagram message nearly 24 hours after the 1-0 extra-time loss at East Rutherford, thanking fans and congratulating Spain.
- Jul 21
Messi: 'Pain is immense' after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain
The Argentina captain posted on Instagram less than 24 hours after the 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain, thanking fans and congratulating the champions.
- Jul 21
Messi speaks after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain: 'The pain is immense'
Lionel Messi broke his silence a day after Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, posting that the wound will take time to heal.
- Jul 20
Spain wins 2026 World Cup 1-0 over Argentina as Trump-Sánchez handshake and halftime concert dominate the narrative
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium, with Donald Trump and Pedro Sánchez sharing an awkward handshake and a first-ever halftime concert dividing opinion.
- Jul 20
Messi breaks down in tears after Argentina's 1-0 World Cup final defeat to Spain, posts emotional farewell on Instagram
Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, leaving Lionel Messi in tears during the medal ceremony before he posted a farewell message on Instagram.
- Jul 20
Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and a Trump photo op: the World Cup final halftime show that broke football tradition
A 30-minute halftime spectacle featuring Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber, combined with Donald Trump's on-field photo op and a pre-match intervention in a player suspension, turned the 2026 World Cup final into a flashpoint over American influence on football.
- Jul 20
Rodri named best player as Spain dominate 2026 World Cup awards; Mbappé wins Golden Boot
Spain's captain Rodri claimed the Golden Ball after leading his team to a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final at East Rutherford. Kylian Mbappé secured the Golden Boot with 10 goals, becoming the all-time World Cup top scorer with 22.
