Tom Hindle

LAFC has been energized by Son, but clever transfer window additions could make the difference in MLS postseason

GOAL US unpacks the main weekend storylines from the Premier League, La Liga and other top competitions in The Euro XI

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It's been a few months, but Jude Bellingham is back. After a delayed start to his season and an international break packed full of questions regarding where - and remarkably, if - he fits into England's World Cup plans, the Real Madrid man has showed in Sunday's Clasico that he remains the man for the biggest of occasions.

Jude Bellingham had a hand in both goals, and Kylian Mbappe continued his excellent run of form as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first Clasico of the season. It was hardly a legendary iteration of this famous fixture, but two first-half goals from Los Blancos were enough to see off the short-handed Blaugrana.

Lionel Messi scored two goals, and Inter Miami took advantage of an admittedly sloppy Nashville SC to earn a 3-1 win and take a 1-0 lead in the first round of their MLS playoff series. The Argentine was short of his best, but opportunistic at the right moments, and the Herons' only real gripe can be that they didn't keep a clean sheet in their pursuit of an evasive MLS Cup.

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GOAL US writers discuss the biggest USMNT developments as Mauricio Pochettino continues the build up to 2026 World Cup

No-one quite knew what workout Jude Bellingham was doing. He was sort of maybe jumping. There was a kettlebell in his hands. But he was also wearing football boots, and had resistance bands worked into the mix. It looked like three drills at once, a strange combination of activities. Still, whatever it was, it's working.

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Messi extended his deal with Miami, which will surely be a boost for the club and league - but what does it mean for him?

MLS announced comprehensive viewership and engagement data Thursday morning, highlighting a nearly 30 percent increase across linear and streaming platforms for the 2025 season. This year, the league averaged 3.7 million live viewers per match week across its various channels, including Apple TV, FOX Sports, and others. This is the first time that the league has revealed specific viewing data to the media.

The 38-year-old's three-year extension is invaluable for the club and league, but also the sport at large - especially in the U.S.

Jude Bellingham scored the only goal and Vinicius Jr was a menace all night long as Real Madrid saw off Juventus, 1-0, in a dramatic Champions League contest. Los Blancos really should have scored two or three, but did enough on the night to seal a comfortable win.

A pair of October friendlies showed that Pochettino's side have a reliable system - and World Cup success could follow

Tifos are woven into the fan experience for MLS, allowing authentic expression and breathing new life into old rivalries

MLS playoffs should be dramatic, with superstars such as Messi, Son and Thomas Muller headlining, but other contenders to watch

The competitive fixture set for December is immensely controversial in Europe, but the view in the U.S. is one of inevitability