The Soccer Morning Show with Jamie Rudd

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 since leaving Paris.  

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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 knockout rounds are now set with incredible matchups including Palmeiras vs Botafogo (Saturday), Benfica vs Chelsea (Saturday), and the blockbuster PSG vs Inter Miami featuring Leenel Messi on Sunday. Plus, we preview Real Madrid vs Juventus and all the Round of 16 drama ahead. From City's ruthless efficiency to Brazilian showdowns, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 knockout stage promises to be spectacular. The European heavyweights are hitting peak form at the perfect time!

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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 red card in a crucial 2-0 victory.

Plus, we preview Thursday's final group stage matches including the massive Juventus vs Manchester City clash for Group G supremacy and the do-or-die RB Salzburg vs Real Madrid showdown.

We also cover the MLS All-Star team announcement featuring  Messi and seven USMNT players for the July 23 match against Liga MX All-Stars. From German dominance to Mexican explosions, Wednesday delivered knockout round drama at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

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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 Schjelderup's goal to top Group C in their first-ever victory over the German champions. Chelsea bounced back from the Nicolas Jackson red card disaster, beating Espérance de Tunis 3-0 with Liam Delap scoring his first goal. Plus, LAFC's heartbreak continued as Wallace Yan's late equalizer gave Flamengo a 1-1 draw. Looking ahead to Wednesday's Group E and F finales: Inter Milan face River Plate while Dortmund battle Ulsan HD in crucial qualification matches

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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 and Al Ahly played out an incredible 4-4 draw that eliminated both teams.

Looking ahead to Tuesday's crucial Group C and D finales: Chelsea must beat Espérance de Tunis after the Nicolas Jackson red card disaster, while Boca Juniors need victory over Auckland City to avoid shocking elimination.  

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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 their 2-1 win over Haiti and what Mauricio Pochettino needs to fix before the quarterfinals.

 Looking ahead to Monday's action featuring Lionel Messi as Inter Miami host Palmeiras, PSG vs Seattle Sounders, and Atlético Madrid's crucial clash with Botafogo.  

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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 blockbuster fixtures featuring Real Madrid's tournament debut against Pachuca and defending champions Manchester City taking on Al Ain. From last-minute winners to tactical battles, Saturday had everything you love about the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

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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 against Espérance de Tunis. Plus, we break down Benfica's hard-fought 6-0 victory over Auckland City and why Brazilian clubs are dominating this tournament. From goal difference battles to red card madness, Friday had it all at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

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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 redemption, and LAFC’s must-win moment. Club World Cup drama, Gold Cup grit, and Messi magic—don’t miss a minute.To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus.


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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 football.

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