Messi's corner assist for Mac Allister vs Switzerland made him World Cup history's all-time assist leader with 10, passing Fritz Walter's mark.
FIFA says its Connected Ball sensor found no contact with an overhead cable before England's controversial 2-1 extra-time win over Norway.
Chelsea lead the race for free agent Jordan Henderson while Spurs chase Savinho and Al-Hilal target Ndiaye, as Alonso pivots from pure youth buys.
FIFA's prediction market partner ADI Predictstreet faces user anger after World Cup ticket prizes went undelivered, amid thin trading and a German probe.
FC Dallas produced four of the USMNT's World Cup roster and hosted nine matches, but rival academies have closed the gap on America's top pipeline.
Nashville sits atop the Eastern Conference while Lewandowski, Griezmann and Casemiro arrivals separate contenders from clubs still chasing last year’s form.
Kylian Mbappé says David Beckham has pitched him on MLS repeatedly, though a €1 billion Real Madrid release clause keeps any move years away.
Fermin Lopez is running again after fifth metatarsal surgery, with Barcelona confident the midfielder will be fit for their delayed La Liga opener.
Vinod Khosla's $9.6 billion Seahawks deal excludes the Allen Estate's 25% Sounders stake, but the same mandate that sold it could force that sale next.
Aston Villa completed a £38m deal for João Gomes after Atletico collapse and interest from Liverpool and Manchester United left the door open.