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Lionel Messi, the former Barcelona star, has joined Inter Miami and won the inaugural Leagues Cup. He became the first player to win the Ballon d'Or while playing for an MLS club and won his second straight Copa América with Argentina. Messi, recovering from an ankle injury, will focus on the remainder of his first full MLS season. Tom Brady, the former QB, will be back at the Super Bowl as a lead analyst on Fox and is also an owner of the WNBA's Aces. Candace Parker, retired from the WNBA, works as an analyst for TNT and NBA TV and became Adidas's president of women's basketball. Bob Bowman, the coach who trained Michael Phelps, won an NCAA men's title at Arizona State and had a successful Olympics with his trainees. He is now taking over at Texas and continues to train international stars. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the achievements and investments of several sports executives. It highlights the success of the Dodgers' owner, Walter, who won the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes and established the Professional Women's Hockey League. The article also mentions the accomplishments of Florentino Pérez, the president of Real Madrid, who brought in soccer star Kylian Mbappé. Additionally, it discusses the impact of Tony Petitti, the commissioner of the Big Ten, and Adam Silver, the commissioner of the NBA, on their respective sports. Lastly, it mentions Steve Ballmer, the owner of the Clippers, who has made significant investments in the team and recently opened a new arena. [Extracted from the article]

Erling Haaland, a Norwegian soccer player, has gained recognition for his impressive performance in the Bundesliga and his subsequent move to Manchester City. He broke the single-season scoring record in his Premier League debut and has won multiple titles with his club. Haaland aims to reach the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by winning the Ballon d'Or and elevating his country's performance on the international stage. Travis Hunter, a college football player, has excelled as a two-way player for the Buffaloes, showcasing his skills on both offense and defense. He is considered a versatile player with great potential. Travis Skenes, a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has made a strong impact in Major League Baseball with his high fastball velocity and exceptional command. He became the first rookie pitcher to start the MLB All-Star Game since 1995 and has brought hope to the Pirates' future success. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the rise of tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, who is being hailed as the next generation's Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic. Alcaraz's talent and style have earned him numerous endorsements, including partnerships with Nike, Louis Vuitton, Rolex, BMW, Babolat, Calvin Klein, and ISDIN sunscreen. He has also signed a multiyear extension with Nike worth an estimated $15-$20 million annually. Alcaraz's success on and off the court has made him a prominent figure in the tennis world. [Extracted from the article]

In an article titled "New Reign in Spain" published in Sports Illustrated, the focus is on the aftermath of Spain's victory in the Women's World Cup in August. The article highlights an incident where the president of the Spanish soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, kissed forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the post-match celebration. This led to controversy and pressure for Rubiales to resign, with players supporting the #SeAcabó initiative, demanding a change in leadership. Rubiales eventually resigned and received a three-year ban from FIFA. The article also mentions the firing of Spain women's coach Jorge Vilda and the charges of sexual assault and coercion faced by Rubiales. Despite the controversy, the Women's World Cup was a success, breaking attendance and viewership records. [Extracted from the article]

Lionel Messi, one of the biggest soccer superstars, shocked the world by signing with Inter Miami, a Major League Soccer (MLS) club co-owned by David Beckham. Messi's decision to choose MLS over FC Barcelona and lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia was unexpected. Since joining Inter Miami, Messi's impact has been significant both on and off the field. His arrival has led to increased ticket sales, jersey sales, and a doubling of the club's valuation. Messi's performance on the pitch has also been impressive, with goals and assists leading Inter Miami to win the inaugural Leagues Cup trophy. Although Inter Miami did not make the playoffs in 2023, Messi's form suggests a promising future for the team in 2024. [Extracted from the article]

Mbappé is Gen Z's first global sports superstar, and his reach is only expanding. B EVEN WITH b Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo riding into the sunset of their careers, the beautiful game won't have to wait long for its next icon. Mbappé is the face of the sport's future, as PSG's all-time leading goalscorer and the owner of European soccer's most lucrative contract, at $100 million per year. [Extracted from the article]

Last October at a sold-out Wembley Stadium, England defeated the U.S. for the first time since 2017. Her impact: England went undefeated in Wiegman's first 30 games at the helm, a streak that ended with a friendly loss to Australia in April. England likely won't get a chance to dethrone the U.S. until the final, and a daunting path awaits, with cohost Australia, Germany and France or Canada lying in wait. [Extracted from the article]

Last October, without its brightest stars, Spain dominated the U.S. in a 2 - 0 friendly; La Roja could get another chance in the World Cup semifinals. B FEW SQUADS b possess a talent pool as deep as Spain, home to Barcelona - one of the biggest and boldest clubs in women's soccer - from which La Roja are used to drawing much of their star power, including back-to-back Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas. Under Vilda, Spain has not always impressed, losing in the quarterfinals in the past two Euros and falling to the U.S. in the 2019 World Cup round of 16. [Extracted from the article]

She could become one of the highest-paid players in the game when her Manchester United contract runs out after the season - and a top-notch performance in her World Cup debut would up her value. But the group's biggest star may be Denmark's B Pernille Harder. b The Chelsea forward is a two-time UEFA Women's Player of the Year and has scored 70 career international goals in 140 appearances. The Lionesses were the reason England fans were finally able to properly claim "It's Coming Home", thanks to a Euro 2022 title, and they are a top contender for the World Cup title. [Extracted from the article]

B THIS GROUP b is home to the biggest name in women's soccer: Spain's Alexia Putellas. Japan, which was the 2011 World Cup champion, will be Spain's biggest challenger in the group. Costa Rica will be looking for its first World Cup win after earning two points in '15, while Zambia will make its World Cup debut after having finished third at the '22 WAFCON. [Extracted from the article]

The World Cup may be a last shot at glory for Canada's Christine Sinclair. Australia's all-time leading goal scorer, B Sam Kerr, b is a bona fide star, as evidenced by her appearance on the cover of I FIFA 23. i She'll lead the Matildas as they look to reach the semifinals for the first time. B CANADA AND b cohost Australia are two of the most intriguing teams in the tournament. [Extracted from the article]

Fortunately, Norway is led by six-time Champions League winner B Ada Hegerberg, b who is back on the World Cup stage after missing the '19 event during a five-year absence from the national team. Meanwhile, the Philippines will be making its World Cup debut as the lowest-ranked Asian nation. BREAKOUT STAR B COUMBA SOW b I Switzerland i B THE SERVETTE FC b midfielder led Switzerland's qualifying group with nine goals, including first-half hat tricks against Lithuania and Moldova. [Extracted from the article]

But Portugal has done nothing but underachieve since Ronaldo's first World Cup in 2006, having failed to make it past the round of 16 in its last three appearances. B THOUGH 37, Cristiano Ronaldo b has said he has no plans to retire from international soccer after the tournament, where he could become the first men's player to score at five World Cups. Uruguay knocked out Portugal in the last 16 in Russia, so there will be a score to settle. b No African team has come closer to making the semifinals than Ghana in 2010. [Extracted from the article]

If the side struggles in its opener against Serbia, Brazil will be in a cauldron of pressure before its matchup with Switzerland. B WITH AN b electrifying attack and an experienced core, Brazil enters the tournament as the team to beat. Brazil and Switzerland drew in the group-stage opener before each defeated Serbia, although the Swiss needed some 90th-minute magic from Xherdan Shaqiri to get through. [Extracted from the article]

A win or a draw against Belgium or Croatia could throw this group into disarray, and the Canadians are fully capable of stealing a point - or even three - off both teams. Belgium will once again rely on 31-year-old playmaker B Kevin De Bruyne b and 29-year-old striker Romelu Lukaku, who have led their country to the top of the FIFA world rankings (Belgium is currently No. 2) - but never to a trophy. As it stands, Group F features the runner-up (Croatia) and the third-place finisher (Belgium) from Russia - and both teams return with their cores largely intact. [Extracted from the article]

B BETWEEN THEM b , Spain and Germany have won two European championships and two World Cups since 2008. Germany and forward B Thomas Müller b , who leads all active players with 10 World Cup goals, crashed out of the group stage, while Spain fell to host Russia in the round of 16. The Samurai Blue's poise and discipline could challenge a slow starter like Spain, which has won only five of 12 group-stage matches at its last four major tournaments. [Extracted from the article]