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Galatasaray plot 4-month loan swoop for Messi during MLS break
Galatasaray are reportedly preparing an audacious four-month loan move for Lionel Messi during Major League Soccer’s offseason – a sensational plan that could see the Argentine icon grace the Süper Lig before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to Turkish publication Fotomaç, the Istanbul powerhouse aims to lure Messi to RAMS Park between January and April 2026 to keep him sharp ahead of Argentina’s World Cup title defense in North America.
The report, written by seasoned journalist and Fotomaç editor-in-chief Zeki Uzundurukan, claims that Galatasaray have been “closely monitoring” Messi’s situation and that informal contact has already been made with his entourage.
Uzundurukan, known for accurate transfer scoops involving Süper Lig clubs, described the pursuit as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” that would elevate Turkish football’s global stature.
Club executives reportedly believe the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner embodies the perfect combination of prestige, professionalism and competitive fire to propel Galatasaray toward continental glory.
Messi’s offseason window
The plan hinges on MLS’s calendar gap.
Inter Miami’s 2025 campaign – led by Messi’s former Barcelona and Argentina teammate Javier Mascherano – concluded with a playoff run that could end by early December.
Should Miami fall short of the MLS Cup Final on Dec. 7, Messi would face nearly four months without competitive football, as the next season won’t start until late February or March.
For a player who relies on rhythm and match sharpness, such a hiatus could be detrimental – especially ahead of a World Cup where Messi is expected to captain Argentina for the last time.
A short-term loan to Galatasaray would fill that gap perfectly, allowing him to play top-flight football while staying in peak condition.
Messi, who will turn 39 in June 2026, has shown no signs of slowing down.
This season, he has been a revelation in MLS – scoring 40 goals and providing 17 assists across all competitions. His brilliance has carried Miami to a third-place finish in the Eastern Conference and revolutionized the league’s popularity, boosting stadium attendance and Apple TV subscriptions by record margins.
Why Galatasaray believe it’s possible
Galatasaray’s pitch is as ambitious as it is calculated.
Under manager Okan Buruk, the club has emerged as a regional powerhouse, topping the Süper Lig with 28 points from 11 matches and sitting in contention in the UEFA Europa League.
The squad already boasts elite European experience, with summer signings Victor Osimhen, Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gündoğan forming a core that rivals Europe’s mid-tier elite.
The club’s financial muscle, strengthened by Qatari investment groups, makes the move plausible.
Reports suggest Galatasaray would cover up to 75% of Messi’s wages during the short loan – an estimated 5-7 million pounds ($6.45 million to $9.03 million) – while recouping much of that through commercial avenues.
Merchandise sales, ticket demand and international sponsorships are projected to skyrocket should Messi don the club’s iconic yellow and red kit.
“Messi’s arrival would turn Rams Park into the center of world football overnight,” Uzundurukan wrote. “Every training session would be broadcast. Every match would be an event.”
Messi’s motivation
Beyond the commercial spectacle, Messi’s personal drive remains clear: one last World Cup at full throttle.
Argentina, unbeaten in CONMEBOL qualifiers and defending Copa America champions, will enter the 2026 tournament among the favorites.
Having missed chunks of the 2024 Copa America group stage due to injury, Messi and Argentina’s medical team are keen to maintain his rhythm and conditioning through consistent top-level play.
A loan to Galatasaray would ensure he stays active in a competitive environment, unlike extended training camps or exhibition tours.
The Süper Lig’s tempo, combined with Europa League fixtures, offers ideal preparation.
Buruk’s tactical setup – a 4-2-3-1 emphasizing quick interchanges, fluid buildup, and technical wingers – would naturally complement Messi’s playmaking instincts.
Challenges and possibilities
Still, the dream faces hurdles. FIFA’s transfer window for European clubs closes Jan. 31, giving Galatasaray a tight deadline to finalize any deal.
Inter Miami, while open to flexibility, would require strict clauses protecting their prized asset – including injury insurance and a guaranteed return date before MLS preseason.
Another far-fetched hurdle might be the relationship between Messi and Galatasaray star forward Mauro Icardi.
The friction between La Pulga and O Canito stems from Argentina’s close-knit football circles, where personal ties often blur with professional ones.
Their uneasy history traces back to 2014, when Icardi’s relationship with Wanda Nara – the ex-wife of former teammate Maxi Lopez – caused a public fallout that divided friends across the Argentine football.
There’s no solid proof of open hostility between Messi and Icardi, but their relationship has always seemed distant.
Many believe Messi’s close friendship with Lopez quietly influenced Icardi’s long absence from the Albiceleste squad.
Their brief spell as teammates at Paris Saint-Germain in the 2021-22 season did little to change that perception.
On the field, Messi’s selfless, fluid approach contrasted with Icardi’s penalty-box instincts.
If Messi were ever to join Galatasaray – where Icardi is the star striker – the reunion could prove delicate.
Icardi, adored by the club’s fans as their talisman, might see Messi’s arrival as a threat to his spotlight.
Messi, wary of dressing-room drama, would likely keep his distance.
It’s an unlikely scenario, but it highlights how old tensions and clashing personalities can make even dream partnerships feel combustible.
Off the field, family considerations could complicate matters.
Messi’s wife and children have settled comfortably in South Florida, and a winter move to Istanbul would represent a temporary uprooting.
Yet Galatasaray’s cosmopolitan environment – plus Messi’s enduring connection with Turkish fans since his Barcelona days – could prove persuasive.
Miami’s star, Istanbul’s dream
Since arriving in Miami in 2023, Messi has transformed the club’s fortunes and elevated the league’s global footprint.
His 71 goals and 37 assists in 65 appearances have made him both an on-field phenomenon and a cultural magnet, drawing global celebrities, sponsors and legions of new fans.
For Galatasaray, signing Messi would symbolize more than just ambition – it would mark Türkiye’s re-emergence on football’s grand stage.
The club that once stunned Europe by winning the 2000 UEFA Cup would reclaim its reputation as a destination for world-class talent.
As Uzundurukan summed it up: “If football has taught us anything, it’s that the extraordinary can happen – especially when Lionel Messi is involved.
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Brazil, Japan look to settle old scores in World Cup knockout tie
Heavyweights Brazil will kick off their World Cup Round of 32 campaign against Japan Monday, in a match that carries added weight for Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.
The tie will offer both a chance for revenge after an earlier setback in Tokyo and a key test of how far the team has progressed under his leadership since that defeat.
The five-time world champions were beaten 3-2 by Japan in October 2025 after leading 2-0 in a friendly, conceding three goals in less than 20 minutes as the hosts claimed their first win over Brazil in 14 meetings.
It was another reminder of the job Ancelotti had inherited after leaving Real Madrid with only a year to turn a disjointed team into World Cup challengers.
Brazil were wobbling when the Italian arrived, about to complete their worst South American qualifying campaign, finishing fifth after working under four different managers.
With only five international breaks before selecting his 26-man squad, Ancelotti used the last three to broaden Brazil’s horizons, taking on opponents from Asia, Europe and Africa.
The Asia leg began smoothly enough. Brazil thrashed South Korea 5-0 in Seoul and looked on course for another comfortable win in Tokyo after racing into a 2-0 lead inside a little over half an hour.
However, Japan roared back in the second half and Brazil were left with an uncomfortable souvenir.
Monday’s match in Houston, however, will be a very different affair.
“Perhaps … they will be even more motivated,” Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu told reporters after his side’s 1-1 draw with Sweden secured second place in Group F behind the Netherlands.
“We will be playing against a Brazil side that is very keen to win. I’m looking forward to it.”
Japan will be much changed from the side that stunned Brazil, with injuries depriving Moriyasu of captain Wataru Endo, wingers Kaoru Mitoma and Takefusa Kubo and forward Takumi Minamino, who scored in the October victory.
Brazil also look different. The defense that started in Tokyo has disappeared from Ancelotti’s World Cup squad entirely and the team have been improving after opening the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Back-to-back wins have sharpened the mood, Vinicius Jr. has scored four goals and Neymar has returned to the national team after three years out because of persistent injuries.
“We’re not perfect. We can improve. For example, our pace on the ball. We can be quicker,” Ancelotti said after Brazil beat Scotland 3-0.
“But I’m pleased because the team has improved a lot since the first match. Now it’s a knockout competition. We need to show real grit.”
The fixture also carries a deeper historical thread. Brazil have long been a reference point for Japanese football, a relationship embodied by Zico.
After success with Flamengo, Udinese and Brazil, he came out of retirement to play for Sumitomo Metal, later Kashima Antlers, from 1991 to 1994, helping shape Japan’s developing professional game.
He later managed Kashima and now works as a technical adviser at the club.
Zico also coached Japan from 2002 to 2006, winning the 2004 Asian Cup and guiding them to the 2006 World Cup, where Brazil beat them 4-1 in the group stage to seal Japan’s elimination.
So both teams will have old scores to settle in Houston.
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Messi keeps scoring as unbeaten Argentina head for last 32 in style
Substitute Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the World Cup as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 on Saturday, extending their winning momentum ahead of a last-32 with Cape Verde.
The ageless Messi tops the scoring charts in North America as the tournament heads into the last 32.
Cape Verde’s players will be wondering how they can stop Messi when the debutants, ranked 67, face the champions on July 3 in Miami.
With qualification already in the bag, Messi started on the bench but came on after an hour in Texas to huge cheers to get his side’s third with a free kick.
Argentina finished emphatically top of Group J with maximum points after also beating Algeria 3-0 and defeating Austria 2-0, all those goals coming from Messi.
The holders and their 39-year-old talisman look formidable, albeit in one of the weaker groups.
Coach Lionel Scaloni said Messi could have played the full game.
“But he chose to let his teammates have minutes, he chose to think about what’s coming and that speaks volumes about him,” he said.
Giovani Lo Celso, who scored Argentina’s first of the evening, said it had been almost the perfect group stage.
“We knew we had very tough opponents, that it wasn’t going to be easy,” he said.
“It’s a pity about the goal we conceded today, we would’ve liked to end with a clean sheet.”
“Still, I think it was a very good group stage. Now the most important part begins.”
“From now on, it’s about turning the page and thinking about Cape Verde, who will be a very tough opponent,” he added.
Fans demand Messi
A much-changed Argentina scored in the first half through a Lo Celso free-kick and a penalty by Lautaro Martinez.
Mousa al-Tamari pulled one back 10 minutes after halftime for Jordan, whose first World Cup was already over.
Scaloni made nine changes, retaining only goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and forward Lautaro Martinez from the Austria win.
Jordan were already eliminated after defeats to Algeria and Austria, rendering the match inconsequential in terms of the tournament.
But competition in the Argentina squad is fierce and Scaloni wanted his side to join France and co-hosts Mexico with nine points.
Argentina also wanted to make a statement ahead of the meeting with surprise packages Cape Verde as they attempt to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.
The home of the Dallas Cowboys was packed with Argentina fans and their team dominated from the off.
Lo Celso got the party started, bending in a free kick on 19 minutes that goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila got nowhere near having, inexplicably moved in the opposite direction.
A relaxed-looking Messi smiled broadly from the sidelines.
Soon after, the champions doubled their lead when Martinez rifled in a penalty following a VAR review when Marcos Senesi appeared to be kicked in the face as he went for a diving header.
Minutes after halftime the crowd began calling for their captain Messi, the leading scorer in World Cup history.
As he stripped off to come on, Tamari stabbed in from close range to pull a goal back and stun much of the stadium.
The match felt like a friendly after that, before Messi bent in a tame free kick with 10 minutes left to go with his hat trick against Algeria and brace versus Austria.
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Schweinsteiger under fire for ‘racist’ comments on Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae has launched a strong rebuke against former Germany international Bastian Schweinsteiger, after comments made during World Cup punditry sparked accusations of stereotyping African football and reignited debate over bias in sports broadcasting.
The controversy emerged ahead of Germany’s Group E match against Ivory Coast in Toronto, when Bastian Schweinsteiger, working as a television analyst for German broadcaster ARD, described the Ivorian team as playing a style he labeled “a bit African football, a bit unorthodox, a bit wild, a bit perhaps not so conditioned by tactics,” adding that Germany should prepare for an unpredictable and chaotic opponent.
The phrasing immediately drew scrutiny for its generalization of an entire continent’s football identity. Critics said it reduced African teams to long-standing cliches about physicality and unpredictability, while downplaying tactical sophistication and structured play that many national teams, including Ivory Coast, now consistently demonstrate at elite level.
On the pitch, the match itself undercut any notion of imbalance. Germany edged a 2-1 win in Toronto, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice late on, including a stoppage-time winner after Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessie had put his side ahead. Ivory Coast still progressed from the group and later secured a historic milestone by reaching the knockout stage for the first time in their World Cup history following a 2-0 victory over Curaçao.
Fae addressed the remarks after that qualifying win in Philadelphia, expressing both personal disappointment and professional disagreement. He said he had long admired Schweinsteiger’s playing career, noting how deeply he respected the former Bayern Munich midfielder, making the comments even harder to accept.
“When I heard his comment, I was disappointed in the man,” Fae said. “It is odd he would speak that way.” He added that while he could not control outside opinions, Ivory Coast’s performances demonstrated a balanced identity built on tactical discipline, technical execution, and physical strength.

Fae went further in questioning the intent behind the remarks, suggesting they may have been “clumsy” or influenced by the pressures of punditry. He also pointed to what he described as a modern tendency among some analysts to lean on simplified narratives that generate attention but do not reflect the complexity of teams on the pitch.
The backlash extended beyond Ivory Coast’s camp. Journalist Philipp Awounou wrote in Der Spiegel that language such as “wild” and “unpredictable” carries historical weight rooted in colonial-era stereotypes that portrayed African societies as undisciplined or less developed. He emphasized that even when not intended as racist, such framing can reinforce harmful assumptions.
Anti-discrimination organization Kick It Out also criticized the remarks, highlighting ongoing concerns in football over how Black and African players and teams are described in media analysis.
Commentators and journalists in Germany similarly debated whether unconscious bias still shapes the vocabulary used to describe teams outside Europe.
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp also reacted indirectly, declining to engage when questioned during a media appearance, calling the issue too serious for off-the-cuff comment.
Schweinsteiger later posted on social media acknowledging Ivory Coast’s technical quality and physical strength, but he did not directly address the wording that triggered criticism. As of the latest reports, neither he nor ARD had issued a formal apology or detailed clarification.
The incident has become part of a broader conversation in global football about how language shapes perception.
Ivory Coast’s squad, featuring players with top-level European experience such as Kessie and others, has been widely cited as an example of how African teams now operate with tactical structure comparable to the world’s elite.
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Spence snub allegation, Partey boos mar England vs Ghana tie
A pre-match moment involving England defender Djed Spence and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has sparked widespread discussion after footage circulating on social media appeared to show Spence declining to take part in the traditional handshake before their World Cup Group L clash in Boston on Tuesday.
The video shows both squads lining up in the customary pre-kickoff greeting, with players moving down the line exchanging brief handshakes.
As Partey approached, Spence appeared to keep his hand in his pocket and did not visibly engage, instead moving past him. The moment was brief, partially obscured in broadcast coverage, but alternative angles shared online quickly amplified the incident and triggered debate among fans and pundits.
Neither Spence nor the Football Association addressed the moment publicly after the match, and there has been no official explanation from the England camp regarding the apparent snub. The lack of comment has only intensified scrutiny, particularly given the wider context surrounding Partey’s presence at the tournament.
The Ghana midfielder, 33, was met with a hostile reception throughout the match at Gillette Stadium. He was booed during the announcement of the starting lineups and again whenever he touched the ball in the opening stages of the Group L encounter. It marked his first appearance of the tournament after missing Ghana’s opener against Panama.
Partey’s participation has been closely watched due to ongoing legal proceedings in the United Kingdom. He has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of rape and sexual assault relating to allegations involving four women between 2020 and 2022. He is scheduled to stand trial next year and remains on bail, with the case continuing to draw significant public attention whenever he appears in a high-profile setting.
The midfielder’s travel and eligibility have also been a talking point during the tournament. Earlier in the competition, he was denied entry into Canada ahead of Ghana’s match against Panama before later being allowed into the United States after border officials confirmed his visa status and noted he had no criminal conviction.
Before the match against England, Partey said he felt “ready to play” despite the scrutiny surrounding him. Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has repeatedly defended his selection, arguing that players should be judged on the pitch while the legal process runs its course, and emphasizing the presumption of innocence.
The match itself ended in a 0-0 draw, a disciplined and physical contest that left both sides level in Group L heading into a decisive final round of fixtures.
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Ecuador shock Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curaçao ousted
Ecuador pulled off a major upset against Germany on Thursday to secure a place in the round of 32 of the World Cup, as the Netherlands, Japan and Ivory Coast also advanced and the knockout bracket began to take shape.
The Netherlands completed their group stage with a 3-1 win over Tunisia to finish top of Group F, just ahead of Japan, which earned second place after a 1-1 draw with Sweden.
Sweden also moved on as one of the best third-place finishers.
The Dutch will now meet 2022 World Cup semifinalists Morocco in the round of 32, while Japan will take on Group C winner Brazil for a place in the round of 16.
In Group E, Ecuador sealed a tense 2-1 win over group winner Germany at MetLife Stadium. The breakthrough came 13 minutes from time when Gonzalo Plata poked home from close range, sending Ecuador through and shaking up the group standings.
Plata’s winner came after Ecuador recovered from an early setback when Germany took the lead through a controversial Leroy Sane goal in the second minute before Nilson Angulo equalized.
The result means Ecuador finished Group E with four points, securing a place in the round of 32 as one of the eight best third-place teams.
“The significance of this is not for me, it is for the people,” Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece said after the win.
“The players gave huge happiness to the people. We have to enjoy it and celebrate,” the Argentine coach added.
Germany had already been assured of winning the group after victories over Ivory Coast and Curacao.
But coach Julian Nagelsmann was left dismayed at what he described as “tactical suicide” against Ecuador.
“We got off to a great start,” Nagelsmann said. “Unfortunately, right after scoring, we started committing tactical suicide with our positioning. That makes things difficult.
“Ecuador had everything to play for, and you could tell. They had their foot on the gas.”
Ivory Coast, meanwhile, sealed the runners-up spot in Group E after defeating Curacao in Philadelphia, with Nicolas Pepe scoring twice in a 2-0 victory. It is the first time the West African nation has reached the knockout stage.
Curacao, the smallest country by population ever to play in the World Cup, departed the tournament with one point, finishing bottom of the group.
A packed slate of six games across the tournament on Thursday wrapped up in California in Group D.
The United States, which had already secured first place in the group after wins over Paraguay and Australia, fielded a heavily rotated lineup in a 3-2 loss to already eliminated Turkey at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Mauricio Pochettino made nine changes to his starting lineup and looked to have secured a draw until Kaan Ayhan scored in stoppage time to give the Turks the win in a match attended by a host of celebrities, including Brad Pitt.
In Santa Clara, Australia ground out a 0-0 draw with Paraguay to clinch second place in the group and a ticket to the round of 32.
Paraguay are also poised to advance as one of the best third-place teams.
Dutch attack firing
The Netherlands will head into next week’s duel with Morocco in Monterrey brimming with confidence after another strong attacking display in Group F, a 3-1 win over Tunisia in Kansas City.
An Ellyes Skhiri own goal was followed by goals from Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke as Ronald Koeman’s side marched on against a Tunisia team that finished without a point.
Japan’s hopes of finishing top of the group and avoiding Brazil in the next round were frustrated in a 1-1 draw with Sweden.
A match in front of 70,000 fans in Texas came alive in the second half when Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead with a well-worked team goal shortly after the break.
Sweden, which had been beaten 5-1 by the Netherlands in its second match, responded with a long-range effort from Anthony Elanga minutes later to secure third place.
“The boys were fantastic,” Sweden coach Graham Potter said. “Over the course of the game it was a fair result and arguably we were slightly the better team in the second half.”
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Türkiye stun US as Ayhan’s last-gasp goal ends World Cup on high
Türkiye ended their FIFA World Cup campaign with a measure of redemption on Friday, as Kaan Ayhan struck with virtually the final kick of the match to seal a thrilling 3-2 victory over co-hosts the United States, handing Vincenzo Montella’s side their first and only win of the tournament.
Already eliminated after narrow defeats to Australia and Paraguay despite dominating long stretches of both matches, Türkiye finally found the cutting edge that had eluded them throughout the group stage. Ayhan’s dramatic winner, deep into the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time, ensured the Crescent-Stars left the tournament with three points and something positive to build on.
The result had no bearing on qualification. The United States had already secured top spot in Group D with victories over Paraguay and Australia and will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on July 1 in Santa Clara, California. Still, the entertaining contest delivered five goals, end-to-end action and a dramatic finale before a packed crowd in Southern California.
The Americans, heavily rotated by coach Mauricio Pochettino, struck almost immediately.
Auston Trusty needed just three minutes to open the scoring, meeting Sebastian Berhalter’s inswinging corner with a first-time finish at the near post for his first international goal in his 10th appearance.
The early breakthrough briefly energized the home crowd, but the makeshift U.S. lineup struggled to establish any rhythm as Türkiye began exploiting the spaces between midfield and defense.
Their persistence paid off in the 10th minute.
Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler, one of Türkiye’s brightest performers throughout the tournament, collected a pass from Barış Alper Yılmaz before calmly finishing to score Türkiye’s first goal of the World Cup and level the match at 1-1.
The goal also placed Güler in the history books. At 21 years and 120 days, he became the youngest Turkish player ever to score at a World Cup, surpassing Emre Belözoğlu’s record set in 2002.
Türkiye continued to dictate the tempo after the equalizer and completed the turnaround in the 31st minute.
Orkun Kökçü’s effort took a slight deflection off Yılmaz before beating goalkeeper Matt Turner, who was making his first start of the tournament after Matt Freese featured in the opening two matches.
The United States thought they had reclaimed the lead moments earlier through Mark McKenzie following another dangerous set piece, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside.
Instead, Türkiye entered halftime ahead 2-1 after producing their most effective attacking display of the tournament.
The hosts responded quickly after the break.
Berhalter, who had already assisted the opening goal, capped an impressive performance in the 49th minute when Türkiye failed to clear a long throw-in, allowing the midfielder to unleash a powerful strike into the bottom-left corner from the edge of the penalty area.
Pochettino then welcomed back his biggest attacking weapon.
Christian Pulisic made his return in the 58th minute after missing the Australia match and recovering from the calf injury that forced him off at halftime against Paraguay.
The U.S. captain immediately injected pace and urgency into the attack. Within minutes, he burst behind the Turkish defense only to be denied by goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır before forcing another superb fingertip save with a deflected effort moments later.
Despite the renewed pressure, Türkiye remained dangerous on the counterattack and continued to expose gaps in the American defense.
Montella, who made seven changes to his starting lineup after the team’s elimination, watched his substitutes make the decisive impact.
As stoppage time ticked away and the match appeared destined to finish level, chaos unfolded inside the U.S. penalty area.

Following sustained pressure, the ball broke kindly to substitute Kaan Ayhan at the far post, where the experienced defender calmly poked into an unguarded net in the eighth minute of added time, silencing the crowd and completing a memorable Turkish comeback.
The victory offered long-awaited reward for a Turkish side that had fired 62 shots across its previous two defeats but failed to score. This time, their attacking intent finally translated into goals and, ultimately, a victory.
For the United States, attention now quickly turns to the knockout stage, though concerns remain after Trusty was carried off on a stretcher late in the match with an apparent hamstring injury.
Pochettino had rested several regular starters, including Folarin Balogun, Tyler Adams, Chris Richards and Antonee Robinson, all of whom were carrying yellow cards and risked suspension before disciplinary records reset after the group stage.
Five Americans, Miles Robinson, Joe Scally, Brenden Aaronson, Mark McKenzie and Giovanni Reyna, made their first World Cup starts as part of the heavily rotated lineup.
Although the defeat denied the Americans a perfect group-stage record, their place atop Group D had already been secured.
For Türkiye, however, Ayhan’s last-gasp finish provided a fitting reward after a frustrating tournament, allowing Montella’s side to return home with renewed confidence instead of lingering regret.
Among those attending the match at Los Angeles Stadium were Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Will Ferrell, Owen Wilson and Paris Hilton.
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