Holders Inter Milan face challenge from reinvigorated AC and Juventus, while Napoli and Roma look to bounce back.


Frank Dell’Apa is a freelance journalist based in Boston.
Holders Inter Milan face challenge from reinvigorated AC and Juventus, while Napoli and Roma look to bounce back.

Real Madrid welcome back Jose Mourinho as manager as they attempt to stop a three-peat by Barcelona in La Liga.

Barcelona will aim to become the first club to three-peat in the Spain Primera Division since 2008-11 Pep Guardiola era.

Midfield dominance, stifling Lionel Messi and gifted wingers – Spain outclassed Argentina to lift the World Cup.

The semifinals are now behind us, with plenty of key moments and incidents to digest ahead of Sunday’s final.
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The quarterfinals are now behind us, with plenty of key moments and incidents as the tournament enters the final four.

The last-16 phase is now behind us with plenty of key takeaways as the tournament enters the quarterfinals.

As the tournament enters the second knockout phase, there are several blockbuster matchups led by Spain-Portugal.

A thrilling Golden Boot race hots up, France in scintillating form, and Messi and Argentina squeak past Cape Verde.

Winning the whole tournament might be a stretch, but USA must look to regain momentum against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
