The Messi Effect - FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and Gold Cup Soccer
Join us for daily recaps and previews of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. We'll also keep an eye on the USMNT in the Gold Cup. And as always, what's next for the Argentine wizard Lionel Messi after setting the Major League Soccer scene ablaze with his extraordinary talent? "The Messi Effect" will continue to be your unparalleled guide through Messi's next moves and his enduring legacy. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!
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Chelsea shock PSG 3-0 to win FIFA Club World Cup as Cole Palmer scores twice and João Pedro adds third. Luis Enrique hits João Pedro after final whistle. Trump attends with 81,118 at MetLife Stadium.
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PSG demolish Real Madrid 4-0 in Club World Cup semifinal as Dembélé stars and Mbappé disappoints against former team. Defensive howlers doom Madrid. Chelsea vs PSG final Sunday 3 PM at MetLife Stadium.
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João Pedro scores twice against boyhood club as Chelsea beat Fluminense 2-0 to reach Club World Cup final. PSG face Real Madrid at 3 PM today in second semifinal. Winner plays Chelsea on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
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exico wins 10th Gold Cup title with 2-1 victory over USMNT in Houston. FIFA drops Club World Cup semifinal ticket prices 97% in 72 hours - Chelsea vs Fluminense and PSG vs Real Madrid tomorrow at MetLife Stadium.
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PSG stun Bayern 2-0 with nine men in dramatic semifinal. Real Madrid beat Dortmund 3-2 in chaotic finish. Messi scores twice in Inter Miami's 4-1 win. USMNT face Mexico in Gold Cup final tonight at 7 PM in Houston.
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Hercules powers Fluminense to semifinals upset over Al-Hilal. Chelsea edges Palmeiras 2-1 with future teammate Estêvão starring. Today: PSG-Bayern at noon, Real Madrid-Dortmund at 4 PM in European heavyweight clashes.
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July 3, 2025 • 4 mins
Jamie Rudd opens with the devastating news of Liverpool striker Diogo Jota's tragic death in a car crash in Spain at just 28 years old, two weeks after his wedding. After paying tribute to the Portuguese international, we recap the USMNT's advance to the Gold Cup final thanks to Diego Luna's brilliant brace against Guatemala, setting up a showdown with Mexico in Houston. Plus, a preview of this weekend's Club World Cup quarterfinal...
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10 Juventus players asked to be substituted due to Miami heat in loss to Real Madrid. Jobe Bellingham suspended, missing brother clash. Plus Friday-Saturday quarterfinals preview and USMNT tonight at 7 PM.
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July 1, 2025 • 5 mins
Al-Hilal stun Manchester City 4–3 in extra time in one of the Club World Cup’s biggest upsets, while Fluminense eliminate Inter Milan with a 2–0 victory. Jamie Rudd recaps both thrilling matches and previews Tuesday’s Round-of-16 action: Real Madrid vs. Juventus and Borussia Dortmund vs. Monterrey.Get the show without ads. Five bucks.
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June 30, 2025 • 4 mins
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are crushed by PSG in the Club World Cup, Harry Kane leads Bayern Munich past Flamengo to set up a showdown with Mbappé, and Matt Freese becomes the unexpected hero as the USMNT survives a wild penalty shootout against Costa Rica. Plus, a preview of Monday’s key matches: Inter Milan vs. Fluminense and Man City vs. Al-Hilal.
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June 29, 2025 • 12 mins
Jamie Rudd breaks down the absolute chaos from the Club World Cup, including Chelsea's FOUR HOUR AND 38 MINUTE marathon against Benfica that featured weather delays, penalty drama, and extra time madness. Plus, we dive into the Brazilian carnival atmosphere as Palmeiras beat Botafogo in Philadelphia, and look ahead to today's massive clash between PSG and Inter Miami in Atlanta - where Messi faces his former club for the first time...
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June 27, 2025 • 7 mins
The European giants have officially awoken at the Club World Cup! Manchester City delivered a statement 5-2 demolition of Juventus to cap a perfect Group G run with 13 goals in three matches, while Real Madrid cruised past RB Salzburg 3-0 with Jude Bellingham providing two brilliant assists to Vinícius Jr. Al Hilal secured their Round of 16 spot with a 2-0 win over winless Pachuca, setting up a mouth-watering clash with City. The k...
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Wednesday completed Groups E and F at the Club World Cup with decisive results sending four teams to the Round of 16! Borussia Dortmund dominated Ulsan with 28 shots in a 1-0 win to top Group F, while Fluminense's 0-0 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns was enough to advance. Monterrey exploded for three first-half goals in a stunning 4-0 demolition of Urawa Red Diamonds, and Inter Milan finally found their breakthrough after River Plate's...
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Tuesday's Club World Cup delivered one of the greatest underdog stories in football history! Auckland City's amateur team - featuring teachers, barbers, and students - held Argentine giants Boca Juniors to a stunning 1-1 draw, eliminating Boca from the tournament. Christian Gray's equalizer capped an incredible journey for the New Zealand side after 10-0 and 6-0 defeats. Meanwhile, Benfica shocked Bayern Munich 1-0 with Andreas Sch...
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Monday's Club World Cup delivered shocking late drama! Inter Miami looked set to top Group A after leading Palmeiras 2-0 through Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez, but conceded twice in the final 10 minutes to finish second and face PSG in the Round of 16. Paris Saint-Germain cruised past Seattle Sounders 2-0 to advance, while Atlético Madrid won 1-0 against Botafogo but were eliminated for not winning by enough goals. Plus, FC Porto a...
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Sunday's Club World Cup delivered drama and dominance! Real Madrid showed their championship mentality by beating Pachuca 3-1 despite playing with 10 men for 82 minutes after Raúl Asencio's early red card. Manchester City and Juventus both secured Round of 16 spots with commanding victories - City crushing Al Ain 6-0 and Juventus defeating Wydad AC 4-1. Plus, we break down the USMNT's perfect 3-0 Gold Cup group stage run, including...
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Saturday's Club World Cup delivered non-stop drama! Borussia Dortmund survived a seven-goal thriller against Mamelodi Sundowns (4-3), while Inter Milan needed a stoppage-time winner from Valentin Carboni to beat Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 and keep their tournament hopes alive. Fluminense staged a brilliant comeback to defeat Ulsan HD 4-2, and River Plate's 0-0 draw with Monterrey left Group E wide open. Plus, we preview Sunday's blockb...
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June 21, 2025 • 14 mins
Friday's Club World Cup action delivered absolute chaos! Chelsea suffered a stunning 3-1 defeat to Flamengo in one of the tournament's biggest upsets, featuring Nicolas Jackson's shocking red card just 3 minutes after coming on as a substitute. Bayern Munich maintained their perfect record with a 2-1 win over Boca Juniors, while LAFC's tournament dreams ended in heartbreak as Denis Bouanga missed a crucial stoppage-time penalty aga...
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June 20, 2025 • 12 mins
Lionel Messi delivers a vintage free kick as Inter Miami stuns Porto in a historic Club World Cup win, while Botafogo pulls off a tournament-shaking upset over PSG. Atlético Madrid handles the Sounders, Palmeiras top Al Ahly, and the USMNT grind out a 1-0 win to advance in the Gold Cup. Jamie Rudd recaps Thursday’s action and previews a packed Friday slate, including Chelsea vs Flamengo, Bayern vs Boca Juniors, Benfica’s shot at re...
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On this episode of The Messi Effect, Jamie Rudd recaps a wild Wednesday at the Club World Cup, where Real Madrid stumbled against Al Hilal, Man City battled Wydad, and Salzburg delivered a stunner. Plus: Thursday’s stacked lineup features Messi and Inter Miami vs Porto, Atlético Madrid in crisis mode, PSG’s dominance, and a crucial Gold Cup showdown for the USMNT. From penalties to pitch heat, it’s another jam-packed day in world f...
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