Every Player To Win the World Cup and MLS Cup: Lionel Messi Headlines List
- Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami beat Vancouver 3-1 to win the club's first MLS Cup, adding an MLS title to his World Cup pedigree.
- Rodrigo De Paul, who joined Miami this summer, scored the 71st-minute go-ahead goal and now joins Messi as a World Cup + MLS Cup winner.
- Veteran Sergio Busquets — also a World Cup and MLS Cup winner with Miami — announced he will retire after the team's championship celebrations.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Tom Izzo Laments No. 7 Michigan State's Loss to No. 4 Duke: 'I Ain't Happy'
- Tom Izzo sounded dejected after No. 7 Michigan State's 66-60 loss to No. 4 Duke, saying he failed to get his team to execute staples of the program and calling the mistakes "inexcusable."
- Duke freshman Cameron Boozer took over in the second half (18 points, 15 rebounds, four offensive), converting on extra chances created by MSU missing free-throw line cut-outs.
- The Spartans (8-1) aim to bounce back Dec. 13 at Penn State, with Izzo emphasizing they must fix the small, effort-related details that cost them the game.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Mark Ingram Calls Big Ten CFB's Top Conference Ahead of Indiana vs. Ohio State
- Mark Ingram, FOX analyst and 2009 Heisman winner, says the Big Ten is the best conference right now — pointing to recent national titles and current rankings.
- Saturday’s Big Ten title game is a heavyweight matchup: No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 2 Indiana, highlighted by QB showdowns Fernando Mendoza (Big Ten OPOY) vs. Julian Sayin (Freshman of the Year).
- With Ohio State, Indiana and Oregon all in the top 5 of the CFP and fellow analyst Brady Quinn agreeing, the conference looks poised to keep its national dominance — can they make it three straight titles?
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December 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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2026 World Cup: When and Where Is the Final Being Played?
- The 2026 World Cup will be the first time the tournament is co-hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States.
- The final will be at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Saturday, July 19 at 3 p.m. ET.
- The tournament opens June 11 at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Young people on benefits to be offered construction and hospitality work
- Government plans 350,000 training and work‑experience places and a guarantee of 55,000 jobs from spring 2026 to tackle rising youth unemployment.
- Placements focus on sectors like construction, hospitality and health/social care, with employment coaches offering support and referrals to work, apprenticeships or training.
- Nearly 1 million young people (about 12.7% of 16–24s) are currently NEET, and the scheme has prompted political debate over whether the Budget is helping or hurting youth jobs.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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