The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres Thursday night, but hours before fans began arriving, federal immigration agents tried to enter the parking lot to use as a staging area.

The first wave of vehicles arrived shortly after 10 a.m. local time. Shortly after, protestors arrived at Gate E, chanting at the officers, and preventing their entry. LAPD officers eventually arrived as well, and escorted the federal agents out of Dodger Stadium entirely.

The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed as much with a statement on social media, claiming it was ‘ICE agents’ who tried to access the parking lots.

The standoff between the protestors and law enforcement lasted multiple hours, and tons of footage was captured by the protestors.

Scenes from outside Dodger Stadium

NHL general managers are beating the deadline and getting their pending free agents re-signed before the July 1 start of free agency.

The Dallas Stars were the latest, getting forward Matt Duchene, 34, re-signed to a four-year, $18 million contract on June 19. He led the Stars with 82 points in 82 games and set a career best with 52 assists.

The Chicago Blackhawks had signed leading goal scorer Ryan Donato to a four-year, $16 million contract on June 18.

Duchene’s four-year contract is a change from his recent deals, though it is team-friendly. After the Nashville Predators bought him out in 2023, he signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Stars and had a 65-point season. He signed another one-year, $3 million deal before averaging a point a game last season.

“As our team’s leading scorer last season, he helped to solidify our forward group while also providing invaluable leadership off the ice and in the community,’ general manager Jim Nill said. ‘The fit with Matt and our team has been seamless from the start, and we’re looking forward to continuing to pursue our shared goal of bringing a championship to Dallas.’

The Stars needed to clear out cap space after the signing so they traded 22-goal scorer Mason Marchment and his $4.5 million contract to the Seattle Kraken for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2025 fourth-rounder.

In other free agency news, Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic, a trade deadline acquisition, could be getting closer to a deal.

‘We’re talking, my agent’s talking,’ he said during the Oilers’ end-of-season media availability. ‘Hopefully, something will get done here.’

The New York Islanders’ Kyle Palmieri and Tampa Bay Lightning’s Yanni Gourde re-signed earlier.

A look:

Pending unrestricted free agent forwards

Mitch Marner, Maple Leafs

Sam Bennett, Panthers

Brad Marchand, Panthers

John Tavares, Maple Leafs

Brock Boeser, Canucks

Nikolaj Ehlers, Jets

Mikael Granlund, Stars

Patrick Kane, Red Wings

Claude Giroux, Senators

Andrei Kuzmenkov, Kings

Evgenii Dadonov, Stars

Jonathan Drouin, Avalanche

Pending unrestricted free agent defensemen

Aaron Ekblad, Panthers

Vladislav Gavrikov, Kings

Nate Schmidt, Panthers

Ivan Provorov, Blue Jackets

Dmitry Orlov, Hurricanes

Matt Grzelcyk, Penguins

Brent Burns, Hurricanes

Ryan Lindgren, Avalanche

Pending unrestricted free agent goalies

Jake Allen, Devils

Vitek Vanecek, Panthers

Ilya Samsonov, Golden Knights

Alexandar Georgiev, Sharks

Dan Vladar, Flames

The U.S. men’s national team ended a four-game losing streak in emphatic fashion on Sunday, June 15, cruising to a 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in its Concacaf Gold Cup opener.

The USMNT — which is playing the tournament without a number of its key players, including Christian Pulisic — should get a sterner test from its next Gold Cup opponent: Saudi Arabia. Just two and a half years ago, Saudi Arabia pulled off a World Cup stunner, upsetting eventual champion Argentina in the tournament’s group stage in Qatar.

In Sunday’s win, Malik Tillman was a standout performer for the U.S., scoring two goals. Patrick Agyemang, Brenden Aaronson and Haji Wright also scored goals in the rout. Manager Mauricio Pochettino will be looking for the team to carry over the impressive form from its Gold Cup opener into its next game against Saudi Arabia.

Here’s what to know for Thursday night’s Concacaf Gold Cup match between the USMNT and Saudi Arabia:

What time is USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago at Concacaf Gold Cup?

The Concacaf Gold Cup group stage game pairing the USMNT with Saudi Arabia is set for 9:15 p.m. ET at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. Q2 Stadium is the regular home of Austin FC of Major League Soccer.

How to watch USMNT vs. Saudi Arabia Gold Cup game: TV, stream

Time: 9:15 p.m. ET
Location: Q2 Stadium (Austin, Texas)
TV: FS1 (TUDN for Spanish-language broadcast)
Stream: Fubo

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USMNT starting lineup vs. Saudi Arabia

Mauricio Pochettino is going with the same starting 11 as the U.S. featured in Sunday’s win over Trinidad and Tobago.

For Sebastian Berhalter and Alex Freeman, the start against Saudi Arabia represents a third national team cap for each player.

Saudi Arabia starting lineup vs. USA

Saudi Arabia is coming off a 1-0 win over Haiti in its Gold Cup opener. The goal scorer from that win, Saleh Al-Shehri, starts this game on the bench. Forward Firas Al-Buraikan (known as Feras) is the team’s most-capped active player (52).

Why is Saudi Arabia in the Gold Cup?

Concacaf announced in December 2024 that Saudi Arabia would participate in the 2025 and 2027 Gold Cup tournaments. This announcement came shortly after Saudi Arabia was selected as the host nation for the 2034 World Cup.

Saudi Arabia is the eighth different non-Concacaf affiliated nation to be invited to compete in the Gold Cup. Other invited teams include Brazil (1996, 1998 and 2003), Colombia (2000, 2003 and 2005), South Korea (2000 and 2002), Peru (2000), Ecuador (2002), South Africa (2005) and Qatar (2021 and 2023).

USMNT schedule for the 2025 Gold Cup

Sunday, June 15: 5-0 win vs. Trinidad and Tobago
Thursday, June 19: vs. Saudi Arabia, 9:15 p.m. ET (FS1)
Sunday, June 22: vs. Haiti, 7 p.m. ET (FOX)

What is the Concacaf Gold Cup?

The Gold Cup is a biennial tournament for national teams in the North and Central American and Caribbean region associated with Concacaf. Mexico (nine times), the U.S. (seven times) and Canada (one time) are the only nations to have won the Gold Cup. Mexico won the last Gold Cup competition in 2023.

What are the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup host cities and stadiums?

Arlington, Texas (AT&T Stadium)
Austin (Q2 Stadium)
Carson, California (Dignity Health Sports Park)
Glendale, Arizona (State Farm Stadium)
Houston (NRG Stadium and Shell Energy Stadium)
Las Vegas (Allegiant Stadium)
Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium)
Minneapolis (U.S. Bank Stadium)
San Diego (Snapdragon Stadium)
San Jose, California (PayPal Park)
Santa Clara, California (Levi’s Stadium)
St. Louis (Energizer Park)
Vancouver, British Columbia (BC Place)

Which players are on the USMNT Gold Cup roster?

Goalkeepers (3): Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Matt Turner (Crystal Palace/England)

Defenders (9): Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Alex Freeman (Orlando City SC), Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse/France), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/England), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel/Germany), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC)

Midfielders (9): Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United/England); Tyler Adams (Bournemouth/England), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps/Canada), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis/Spain), Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake), Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo), Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union), Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands)

Forwards (5): Paxten Aaronson (FC Utrecht/Netherlands), Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC), Damion Downs (FC Köln/Germany), Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps/Canada), Haji Wright (Coventry City/England)

Caitlin Clark was in the middle of a scuffle that led to an ejection, flagrant fouls and subsequent fines the last time she appeared in a WNBA game. It inspired Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White to blast the league’s refs and reignited the national debate about how the WNBA’s biggest star is treated and viewed by opposing players.

Thursday is the first chance to put the focus back on Clark’s on-court exploits. The Fever (6-5) are on the road to face the expansion Golden State Valkyries for the first time at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The Valkyries (5-6) saw their three-game winning streak snapped Tuesday in a loss to the Dallas Wings. Indiana has consecutive wins over the New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun since Clark returned from a quad injury.

Clark averaged 26 points and 7.5 assists on 11 of 20 shooting from 3-point range in those two games, but the Fever’s 88-71 victory over the Sun on Tuesday, June 17 was largely overshadowed by an incident late in the third quarter. Clark was dribbling around the perimeter when Sun guard Jacy Sheldon made contact with Clark’s face. The Fever star was frustrated and shoved Sheldon. But Sun forward Marina Mabrey immediately jumped in and pushed Clark down on the floor. Clark’s teammate, Fever forward Sophie Cunningham, later pulled down Sheldon during a layup attempt and, after review, was given a flagrant 2 foul and ejected from the game.

White, though, will miss the game for personal reasons. Austin Kelly will be acting coach.

Here’s how to watch Thursday’s WNBA game featuring Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever vs. the Golden State Valkyries:

What time is Fever vs. Valkyries?

The WNBA regular-season game between the Indiana Fever and Golden State Valkyries is scheduled to tip at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local time).

How to watch Fever vs. Valkyries WNBA game: TV, stream for Caitlin Clark

The WNBA regular-season game between the Indiana Fever and Golden State Warriors will be streamed nationally exclusively via Amazon Prime, with only local affiliates in the Bay Area and Indianapolis able to televise the game.

Time: 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
Location: Chase Center in San Francisco, California
TV: KPIX 5 (Bay Area), KOVR 13 (Sacramento), WTHR Channel 13 (Indianapolis)
Stream: Amazon Prime

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Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White will miss Thursday’s game against the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco, California, for personal reasons.

Assistant coach Austin Kelly will serve as the acting head coach for Caitlin Clark and the Fever. Kelly was a practice player for the Fever when the franchise won the 2012 championship and began coaching in the WNBA as a member of White’s Connecticut Sun staff in 2023.

While the team confirmed that White will be away from Thursday’s game, it was not specified why or how long the absence would be.

It will be the second game that the coach has missed this month. White was not on the sideline for the Fever’s 79-52 victory against the Chicago Sky at the United Center on June 7.

White’s partner, Lisa Salters, had stepped away from her role as a broadcaster covering the NBA Finals for ESPN and ABC that same week. It was mentioned during the broadcast for Game 2 of the series that Salters’ mother is dealing with a health issue.

Salters was working Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.

White returned to the Fever this season after spending the past two years as head coach of the Sun. She has led Clark and the Fever to a 6-5 start this season.

White spent most of her five-year playing career in the WNBA with the Fever, including the team’s inaugural season in 2000. She previously was an assistant coach with the team from 2011 to 2014 before taking over as head coach for the 2015 and 2016 seasons.

Lionel Messi – with just a kick from his enchanting and legendary left boot – delivered the highlight moment FIFA anxiously awaited and desperately needed for the Club World Cup to resonate with soccer fans around the world.

Messi scored a game-deciding free-kick goal, Telasco Segovia scored early in the second half, and Inter Miami beat Portuguese club FC Porto, 2-1, during their Club World Cup group-stage match on Thursday, June 19 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

It was 50th goal scored by Messi – the Argentine World Cup champion and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner – since gracing Inter Miami and soccer fans in the United States with his presence in July 2023.

It came against the first club Messi faced when he debuted as a 16 year old with Barcelona on Nov. 16, 2003.

More important, Inter Miami’s victory was the first by a North American team against a European club in a FIFA competition – a landmark achievement in Major League Soccer’s 30-year history.

“Well, it was a great joy, really,” Messi said in a postgame interview with DAZN, five days before his 38th birthday. “The whole team put in a lot of effort and worked very well. … It’s a very important victory for us and one to enjoy.”

Messi did not miss his moment, after teasing fans by narrowly missing two chances in Inter Miami’s scoreless draw against Egyptian side Al Ahly in the Club World Cup opener last Saturday, June 14.

Messi lined up for the free kick just outside the penalty area, bending his attempt from the middle of the pitch into the upper-right corner of the net in the 54th minute. It was Messi’s fifth free-kick goal with Inter Miami.

Segovia, a 22-year-old Venezuelan who joined the club this season, opened the club’s scoring with a missile he fired into the net in the 47th minute.

Inter Miami transformed a 1-0 halftime deficit into the most historic victory in the club’s five-year history under the co-ownership of brothers Jorge and Jose Mas, and soon-to-be Sir David Beckham.

“I think it’s clear that we want to compete, and today we competed against a very good European team,” Messi said. “It’s a club with a lot of young players, and it was their first time in such a special, significant competition. I think we played a great game.”

FIFA was criticized for inviting Inter Miami into the Club World Cup after winning the MLS Supporters’ Shield title last year – but not MLS Cup, or a continental title like many others in the field. It was a deliberate way for FIFA to get Messi, arguably the biggest name and greatest to ever play the game, into the tournament. And Messi delivered his moment.

Before the Club World Cup, Inter Miami won just three of their last 10 matches dating back to April 24. They were bounced from the Concacaf Champions Cup by the Vancouver Whitecaps, and were outscored 23-15 during an eight-game stretch. They appeared prime to be embarrassed on this stage.

However, Inter Miami held their own against a Portuguese powerhouse that has won 30 league titles and the Champions League twice.

First-year coach Javier Mascherano – who played with Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba at Barcelona – told his team to keep being brave, support one another, don’t worry about the result, and “just go for it.”

“I believe the message got through. And at the end, it was a great, great afternoon for us,” said Mascherano, hired to replace Tata Martino last December.

It also helps to have his old friend lead the way.

“His hunger, his resilience, his will to go on, competing at whatever level that may be – that’s something that guides us and directs us in the direction to follow,” Mascherano said of Messi. “And in football terms, what else can you add? I mean, he’s the best player to have ever played this sport in history. … We know that having him gives us an advantage. We feed from his spirit. He has the spirit of a winner, and we’re quite used to seeing that.”

Inter Miami’s Club World Cup run continues Monday, June 23 with the final group-stage match against Brazilian club Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Palmeiras and Inter Miami each have four points atop the table in Group A, but Palmeiras has the slight edge after a 2-0 win earlier Thursday against Egyptian club Al Ahly at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

Palmeiras kept Al Ahly and Porto scoreless in their first two matches, while Inter Miami fell behind in the 8th minute when FC Porto’s Samu Omorodion scored a penalty kick.

Inter Miami defender Noah Allen kicked Porto’s João Mário on the foot while challenging him inside the penalty area, creating the opportunity. It was a relatively weak penalty, which made Mascherano upset because the VAR came after a referee entered the ball into play following the sequence.

“We didn’t let ourselves go. We’re going to compete and try to play a different game. We know we were inferior today, but we played with heart,” Messi said.  “Now, it’s Palmeiras turn, who is one of the world’s best. And it’s going to be another very difficult game.”

Inter Miami must overcome several key injuries if it hopes to advance to the Club World Cup knockout stage.

Messi was seen smiling and greeting opposing players after finishing the match, but was seen receiving treatment on his right quadricep shortly after his goal. It’s a recurring injury Messi has experienced late in his career, several times with Inter Miami.

Defender Chelo Weigandt, who assisted Segovia’s goal, left the match with an injury on his lower left back/hip area. Defender Ian Frey also left with an injury in the 79th minute, forcing Alba to return from a May 28 hamstring injury out of necessity. Second-year midfielder Yannick Bright (hamstring) has missed both Club World Cup matches.

Inter Miami will return home to South Florida late Thursday. Any negative concerns can wait for another day.

“Today is a historic day for our club. Each of the members of the club needs to celebrate it in their own way,” Mascherano said. “We are still alive in this competition … with the possibility of making the round-of-16 in a Club World Cup. Considering where we’re coming from, that’s not a minor thing.”

Watch Messi play today on DAZN

Check out these highlights from the Inter Miami vs. FC Porto match:

Inter Miami vs. FC Porto highlights

Messi scores free kick goal: Inter Miami 2, FC Porto 1

Lionel Messi has made his presence felt in the second half in Atlanta. He scored a free kick in the 54t minute, and Inter Miami quickly turned a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead against FC Porto in the second half.

It’s Messi’s fifth free kick goal for Inter Miami, and the 50th goal he’s scored for the club since joining in July 2023.

Telasco Segovia scores goal in second half: Inter Miami 1, FC Porto 1

Inter Miami’s Telasco Segovia fired a right boot in the 47th minute to tie this match as the second half is underway. FC Porto had as many as eight players playing close to the penalty area. Inter Miami’s Chelo Weigandt found Segovia in space, and Segovia delivered the club’s first goal in the Club World Cup.

Halftime score: FC Porto 1, Inter Miami 0

Oscar Ustari makes heads-up play after shot hits post: FC Porto 1, Inter Miami 0

Quick thinking by Inter Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari, who prevented the ball from rolling into the net after Porto’s Alan Varela fired a shot off the right post.

Samu Omorodion shot saved by Oscar Ustari: FC Porto 1, Inter Miami 0

Inter Miami is keeping it close just before halftime as goalkeeper Oscar Ustari stopped a shot by Porto’s Samu Omorodion in the 43rd minute.

Maxi Falcon clears near-score: FC Porto 1, Inter Miami 0

Inter Miami defender Maxi Falcon made a pivotal clearance behind goalkeeper Oscar Ustari on a shot nearly scored by Porto’s Rodrigo Mora in the 39th minute.

Benjamin Cremaschi misses right boot: FC Porto 1, Inter Miami 0

Inter Miami’s Benjamin Cremaschi fired a right boot, but Porto goalkeeper Claudio Ramos made a highlight save in the 35th minute. Luis Suarez let the ball roll to Cremaschi for the shot, but Inter Miami remains scoreless in the Club World Cup.

Luis Suarez misses opportunity: FC Porto 1, Inter Miami 0

Luis Suarez missed a big opportunity to affect the score, but he was unable to set his feet as he fired a left boot into the chest of Porto goalkeeper Claudio Ramos in the 19th minute. Suarez received the pass from Messi, who has sought his former Barcelona teammate several times already in the match.

Samu Omorodion scores penalty kick: FC Porto 1, Inter Miami 0

Inter Miami is down early: FC Porto’s Samu Omorodion scored a penalty kick in the eighth minute for a 1-0 lead. Inter Miami defender Noah Allen kicked the feet of Porto’s João Mário inside the penalty area in the fifth minute, creating the opportunity after VAR. Along with being a relatively weak penalty, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano was upset because the VAR came after a referee entered the ball into play following the sequence.

Messi had two touches in the opening minutes, both opportunities where he found Luis Suarez in the box unable to convert.  

What time is Inter Miami vs. FC Porto Club World Cup match?

The match begins at 3 p.m. ET (4 p.m. in Argentina, 8 p.m. in Porto, Portugal).

How to watch Inter Miami vs. FC Porto match on TV, live stream?

The match will be broadcast on TNT and TruTV in English in the United States, and available to live stream for free on DAZN.

Is Messi playing today?

Yes, Messi has been listed as a starter in Inter Miami’s starting lineup.

Inter Miami vs. FC Porto betting odds?

With Messi, Inter Miami enters the Club World Cup match with FC Porto as underdogs, according to BETMGM.

Inter Miami: +275
Draw: +300
FC Porto: -118
Over/under: 3.5 goals

Messi, Inter Miami upcoming schedule

The final Group A matches will be June 23 at 9 p.m. ET: Inter Miami will face Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, while Al Ahly and FC Porto meet at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

If Inter Miami advances to the Club World Cup knockout stage, its next match would be June 28 or 29.

If Inter Miami is eliminated from the Club World Cup, its next match will be June 28 vs. Atlanta United in a return to the Major League Soccer regular season.

With a few days of fun, high-level play already in the books, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is off to a fantastic start.

Group play is already in full swing as clubs battle for position to advance to the knockout rounds. That stage of the tourney begins later this month, shrinking the event’s field down from 32 teams to just 16, with the winner and runner-up of each group advancing.

From there on, it’s pure chaos, just like the World Cup, only this time, instead of representing each player’s native country, they’re representing their club, which can sometimes lead to even higher-level play as these athletes are more used to playing alongside one another.

The U.S. is hosting every game of the tournament in venues around the country, giving fans across the nation a chance to catch a game.

Here’s everything to know about the bracket and schedule moving forward:

What venues are hosting the Club World Cup?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
TQL Stadium in Cincinnati
Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California
Lumen Field in Seattle
Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami
Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida
Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida
GEODIS Park in Nashville
Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina

Full FIFA Club World Cup schedule, results

Group Stage

All times Eastern

Saturday, June 14

Group A: Al Ahly 0, Inter Miami CF 0

Sunday, June 15

Group C: Bayern Munich 10, Auckland City 0
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain 4, Atletico Madrid 0
Group A: Palmeiras 0, FC Porto 0
Group B: Botafogo 2 , Seattle Sounders FC 1

Monday, June 16

Group D: Chelsea 2, LAFC 0
Group C: Boca Juniors 2, Benfica 2
Group D: Flamengo 2, Esperance de Tunis 0

Tuesday, June 17

Group F: Fluminesnse 0, Borussia Dortmund 0
Group E: River Plate 3, Urawa Red Diamonds 1
Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns 1, Ulsan HD FC 0
Group E: Monterey 1, Internazionale 1

Wednesday, June 18

Group G: Manchester City 2, Wydad AC 0
Group H: Real Madrid 1, Al Hilal 1
Group H: FC Salzburg 2, CF Pachuca 1
Group G: Juventus FC 5, Al Ain FC 0

Thursday, June 19

Group A: Palmeiras 2, Al Ahly 0
Group A: Inter Miami 2, FC Porto 1
Group B: Atlético Madrid 3, Seattle Sounders 1
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Botafogo, 9 p.m. at Rose Bowl Stadium

Friday, June 20

Group C: Benfica vs. Auckland City, 12 p.m. at Inter&Co Stadium
Group D: Flamengo vs. Chelsea, 2 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field
Group D: LAFC vs. Espérance de Tunis, 6 p.m. at GEODIS Park
Group C: Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors, 9 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium

Saturday, June 21

Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund, 12 p.m. at TQL Stadium
Group E: Internazionale vs. Urawa Red Diamonds, 3 p.m. at Lumen Field
Group F: Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD FC, 6 p.m. at MetLife Stadium
Group E: River Plate vs. Monterrey, 9 p.m. at Rose Bowl Stadium

Sunday, June 22

Group G: Juventus vs. Wydad AC, 12 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field
Group H: Real Madrid vs. Pachuca, 3 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium
Group H: RB Salzburg vs. Al Hilal, 6 p.m. at Audi Field
Group G: Manchester City vs. Al Ain, 9 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Monday, June 23

Group B: Atlético Madrid vs. Botafogo, 3 p.m. at Rose Bowl Stadium
Group B: Seattle Sounders vs. Paris Saint-Germain, 3 p.m. at Lumen Field
Group A: Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras, 9 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium
Group A: FC Porto vs. Al Ahly, 9 p.m. at MetLife Stadium

Tuesday, June 24

Group C: Auckland City vs. Boca Juniors, 3 p.m. at GEODIS Park
Group C: Benfica vs. Bayern Munich, 3 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium
Group D: Espérance de Tunis vs. Chelsea, 9 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field
Group D: LAFC vs. Flamengo, 9 p.m. at Camping World Stadium

Wednesday, June 25

Group F: Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan HD FC, 3 p.m. at TQL Stadium
Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminense, 3 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium
Group E: Internazionale vs. River Plate, 9 p.m. at Lumen Field
Group E: Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Monterrey, 9 p.m. at Rose Bowl Stadium

Thursday, June 26

Group G: Juventus vs. Manchester City, 3 p.m. at Camping World Stadium
Group G: Wydad AC vs. Al Ain, 3 p.m. at Audi Field
Group H: Al Hilal vs. Mexico Pachuca, 9 p.m. at GEODIS Park
Group H: RB Salzburg vs. Real Madrid, 9 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field

FIFA Club World Cup knockout rounds

Round of 16

*Kickoff times for knockout stage are subject to change; All times Eastern.

Saturday, June 28

Match 49: Winners of Group A vs. Runners of Group B, 12 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field
Match 50: Winners of Group C vs. Runners of Group D, 4 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium

Sunday, June 29

Match 51: Winners of Group B vs. Runners of Group A, 12 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Match 52: Winners of Group D vs. Runners of Group C, 4 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium

Monday, June 30

Match 53: Winners of Group E vs. Runners of Group F, 3 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium
Match 54: Winners of Group G vs. Runners of Group H, 9 p.m. at Camping World Stadium

Tuesday, July 1

Match 55: Winners of Group H vs. Runners of Group G, 3 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium
Match 56: Winners of Group F vs. Runners of Group E, 9 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Quarterfinals

Friday, July 4

Match 57: Winners of Match 53 vs. Winners of Match 54, 3 p.m. at Camping World Stadium
Match 58: Winners of Match 49 vs. Winners of Match 50, 9 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field

Saturday, July 5

Match 59: Winners of Match 51 vs. Winners of Match 52, 12 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Match 60: Winners of Match 55 vs. Winners of Match 56, 4 p.m. at MetLife Stadium

Semifinals

Tuesday, July 8

Match 61: Winners of Match 57 vs. Winners of Match 58, 3 p.m. at MetLife Stadium

Wednesday, July 9

Match 62: Winners of Match 59 vs. Winners of Match 60, 3 p.m. at MetLife Stadium

Finals

Sunday, July 13

Match 63: Winners of Match 61 vs. Winners of Match 62, 3 p.m. at MetLife Stadium

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Tyrese Haliburton, even with a strained right calf that raised questions about his availability for Game 6 of the NBA Finals, has managed to keep the basketball world on its heels.

“If I can walk, then I want to play,” Haliburton said Monday after the calf injury he aggravated in Game 5 clearly affected him during the Indiana Pacers’ loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, which left the Pacers trailing 3-2 in the best-of-7 series.

The day before Game 6, set for Thursday, June 19, Haliburton said he is a competitor and wants to play yet also remarked: “I have to understand the risks, ask the right questions…”

Cynics may think Haliburton is trying to keep the Thunder guessing (his coach said he ‘probably will be a game-time decision for Game 6’). But two orthopedic surgeons who have worked with NBA teams told USA TODAY Sports that decisions about whether to play with an injury are complex.

“An ankle sprain can be two hours of conversation,’’ said Brian Cole, head team physician for the Chicago Bulls since 2005. “X-rays, X-rays, repeated MRIs. Talking to different levels of trainers, the family, the agent.

“Especially at a time where you’re dealing like this, where it matters more than ever.’’

Why it matters: The Pacers are trying to win their first NBA championship in franchise history. It’s hard to imagine them doing it without Haliburton, their All-Star point guard.

But it’s unlikely Haliburton will play without conferring with his agent, said Robert Anderson, a member of the NBA’s committee studying ankle sprains and team orthopedist for the NFL’s Green Bay Packers.

Anderson said an MRI, which the Pacers said Haliburton had, usually will go to two consultants. Then the risks of playing with the injury are assessed, said Anderson, who said the player and agent then likely will discuss the risks involving the injury.

 “It also becomes a business decision,’’ Anderson said.

The role of the pain threshold

Willis Reed limped out of the locker room with a leg injury before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks.

Reed, then the Knicks’ star center, gritted through the pain and helped the Knicks win the NBA championship. Fifty-five years later, the story epitomizes toughness.

Fair or not, the ‘pain threshold’ likely will become part of the conversation regarding whether or not Haliburton plays.

“Athletes play in pain all the time,’’ Cole said. “It’s an issue of what they can tolerate and if their mechanics are compromised in any meaningful way.’’

William McGarvey, an orthopedic surgeon who worked for the Houston Rockets, pointed out that pain depends on how a player functions. McGarvey also noted that Haliburton is a triple threat, with the Pacers star averaging 17.9 points, 9.1 assists and 5.8 rebounds during the playoffs.

“If he’s just bringing the ball up, distributing or in a position where he is just jumping up and down, trying to grab a rebound, it’s a little more controlled,’’ McGarvey told USA TODAY Sports. “But if he’s jumping for a rebound, if he’s going up for a layup or a dunk, he’s got to push off. He could hurt himself on landing. He could hurt himself if he’s going up against another player. These guys get in awkward positions and they have to be fairly agile to be able to land effectively and things like that.

“The other issue here is how the injury is affecting him. Is it causing him to just have pain when he pushes off or is it because it’s irritated? Is it causing him spasms so that even when he’s sitting and resting, he’s getting a crampy feeling in his leg?’

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Treating the injury

Keith Jones, an athletic trainer who has worked for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets, said of a muscle sprain: “Normally you’d do seven days of really not much, and then you reassess.’’

No such luck for the Pacers, who had less than 72 hours after Game 5 to potentially get Haliburton ready for Game 6.

Jones said he would prescribe hands-on therapy, be it massage or other manipulation of the muscle or muscle tissue.

“But a lot of ice, a lot of rest,’’ he said. “You could put someone in a boot just to take the strain off of it so … they’re walking on a boot instead of the heel-toe motion. Really isolate it and let it rest. Keep it elevated. Try to avoid inflammation, (there’s) anti-inflammatory medications you can take. But the main thing is the body heals on its own.

“You can’t speed it up. You can do things to create a better environment for healing to take place. But it’s going to heal when it’s supposed to heal.’

Cole said the treatment options are limited.

“If it’s a calf strain, a true muscle strain, not a tendon, but muscle strain, they take a while to heal and there’s no magic,’’ he said. “You can’t inject anything in there. You can’t give any kind of medications. There’s no special hyperbaric oxygen or anything that’s going to cure this thing in that period of time.

“So, it’s just, is he a good healer? How bad is the strain? I haven’t seen the MRI, so I don’t know. … There’s just not a lot of time to let a muscle injury recover if that’s where it is.”

Haliburton said he expected treatment to be near-constant.

‘I think just around-the-clock stuff as much as I can,’ Haliburton said. ‘Massage, needles, hyperbaric, H waves. Everything you can do to get as comfortable as you can going into it. The right tape and stuff while I am performing. I’m sure there’s a bunch of medical professionals who could give you a better answer. Just doing everything I’m told. Trying to do everything I can.’

What are the risks?

The mention of Kevin Durant might create fear for Pacer fans, if not Haliburton.

During the 2019 playoffs, Durant, then playing for the Golden State Warriors, missed nine games with a calf injury. He returned to action during Game 5 of the 2019 Finals, with the Warriors trailing the Toronto Raptors 3-1.

Two minutes into the second quarter, Durant ruptured his Achilles tendon, which sidelined him for about 18 months.

The three orthopedic surgeons who spoke to USA TODAY Sports said there is no evidence that a strained calf can lead to a ruptured Achilles tendon.

“I would argue that playing with the strained calf just runs the risk of getting an escalation of symptoms related to the strained calf,’’ Cole said. “But … an Achilles tendon ruptures in a very different location. A strained calf injury is a little bit higher up.

“So, I think that we would typically let a player play if they can tolerate the ability to play basketball, cut, pivot, change direction, and so forth. If they can tolerate all that, then we let them play.’’

Anderson said Durant had preexisting issues with his Achilles tendon. He said an MRI would provide the Pacers clear evidence of whether the injury stems from the Achilles tendon or muscles above the tendon associated with calf strains.

“So when you have a calf strain, if it’s in the muscle, there’s absolutely no increased risk of Achilles tendon rupture,’’ Anderson said.

While talking about Haliburton, McGarvey said was he reminded of Michael Jordan playing with the flu during Game 5 of the 1997 Finals. Jordan scored 38 points and led the Chicago Bulls to a victory over the Utah Jazz.

“If you know your injury isn’t going to be a career threatening thing, then it’s really up to the individual as to how much they can tolerate and how much they want to go out there,’’ McGarvey said. “And leaders tend to get out and deal with it.’’

It took two matches and six days, but Lionel Messi delivered a magical Messi moment in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Messi scored a free kick goal with his legendary left boot, following a score by Telasco Segovia early in the second half, and Inter Miami beat Portuguese club FC Porto, 2-1, during their group-stage match on Thursday, June 19 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

It was 50th goal scored by Messi – the Argentine World Cup champion and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner – since joining Inter Miami and Major League Soccer in July 2023.

More important, it was the first victory by an MLS team against a European side, coming in a global club tournament hosted in the United States this summer.

“Well, it was a great joy, really. The whole team put in a lot of effort and worked very well,” Messi said in a postgame interview. “We’re very happy because we were left with a bitter taste in our mouths after the first game, because we thought that in the end we could have won, just as we could have lost. … But anyway, it’s a very important victory for us and one to enjoy.”

After narrowly missing two chances to score in Inter Miami’s scoreless draw against Egyptian side Al Ahly in the Club World Cup opener, Messi lined up for the free kick just outside the penalty area, bending his attempt into the upper-right corner of the net in the 54th minute.

Messi’s fifth free-kick goal with Inter Miami followed a missile of a goal fired by Segovia in the 47th minute. Both scores quickly helped Inter Miami turn 1-0 halftime deficit into one of the club’s most historic victories in its five-year history.

“I think it’s clear that we want to compete, and today we competed against a very good European team,” Messi said. “It’s a club with a lot of young players, and it was their first time in such a special, significant competition. I think we played a great game.”

While Messi’s goal was dynamic and Inter Miami hung on late for the win, Messi was seen receiving treatment on his right quadricep shortly after. He favored the muscle around the 60th minute, but played until the final whistle.

Messi also was seen smiling and greeting opposing players after the match, but the injury – a recurring one for Messi in his career, including several instances with Inter Miami – could be cause for concern.

Inter Miami’s Club World Cup run continues Monday, June 23 with the final group-stage match against Brazilian club Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Inter Miami and Palmeiras each have four points atop the table in Group A, but Palmeiras has the slight edge after a 2-0 win earlier Thursday against Egyptian club Al Ahly at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

Palmeiras kept Al Ahly and Porto scoreless in their first two matches, while Inter Miami fell behind FC Porto’s Samu Omorodion scored a penalty kick in the 8th minute.

Inter Miami defender Noah Allen kicked the feet of Porto’s João Mário inside the penalty area in the fifth minute, creating the opportunity.

Along with being a relatively weak penalty, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano was upset because the VAR for the penalty came after a referee entered the ball into play following the sequence.

It ultimately didn’t matter.

“We didn’t let ourselves go. We’re going to compete and try to play a different game. We know we were inferior today, but we played with heart,” Messi said.  “Now, it’s Palmeiras turn, who is one of the world’s best, and it’s going to be another very difficult game.”

Inter Miami must overcome the injury bug if it hopes to advance through the Club World Cup group stage.

Inter Miami defender Chelo Weigandt, who assisted Segovia’s goal, left the match with an injury on his lower left back/hip area. Inter Miami defender Ian Frey also left the match with an injury in the second half.

Inter Miami leftback Jordi Alba made his return from a hamstring injury out of necessity, replacing Fray in the 79th minute. Inter Miami midfielder Yannick Bright has missed both Club World Cup matches as he nurses a hamstring injury.

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Check out these highlights from the Inter Miami vs. FC Porto match:

Inter Miami vs. FC Porto highlights

Messi scores free kick goal: Inter Miami 2, FC Porto 1

Lionel Messi has made his presence felt in the second half in Atlanta. He scored a free kick in the 54t minute, and Inter Miami quickly turned a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead against FC Porto in the second half.

It’s Messi’s fifth free kick goal for Inter Miami, and the 50th goal he’s scored for the club since joining in July 2023.

Telasco Segovia scores goal in second half: Inter Miami 1, FC Porto 1

Inter Miami’s Telasco Segovia fired a right boot in the 47th minute to tie this match as the second half is underway. FC Porto had as many as eight players playing close to the penalty area. Inter Miami’s Chelo Weigandt found Segovia in space, and Segovia delivered the club’s first goal in the Club World Cup.

Halftime score: FC Porto 1, Inter Miami 0

Oscar Ustari makes heads-up play after shot hits post: FC Porto 1, Inter Miami 0

Quick thinking by Inter Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari, who prevented the ball from rolling into the net after Porto’s Alan Varela fired a shot off the right post.

Samu Omorodion shot saved by Oscar Ustari: FC Porto 1, Inter Miami 0

Inter Miami is keeping it close just before halftime as goalkeeper Oscar Ustari stopped a shot by Porto’s Samu Omorodion in the 43rd minute.

Maxi Falcon clears near-score: FC Porto 1, Inter Miami 0

Inter Miami defender Maxi Falcon made a pivotal clearance behind goalkeeper Oscar Ustari on a shot nearly scored by Porto’s Rodrigo Mora in the 39th minute.

Benjamin Cremaschi misses right boot: FC Porto 1, Inter Miami 0

Inter Miami’s Benjamin Cremaschi fired a right boot, but Porto goalkeeper Claudio Ramos made a highlight save in the 35th minute. Luis Suarez let the ball roll to Cremaschi for the shot, but Inter Miami remains scoreless in the Club World Cup.

Luis Suarez misses opportunity: FC Porto 1, Inter Miami 0

Luis Suarez missed a big opportunity to affect the score, but he was unable to set his feet as he fired a left boot into the chest of Porto goalkeeper Claudio Ramos in the 19th minute. Suarez received the pass from Messi, who has sought his former Barcelona teammate several times already in the match.

Samu Omorodion scores penalty kick: FC Porto 1, Inter Miami 0

Inter Miami is down early: FC Porto’s Samu Omorodion scored a penalty kick in the eighth minute for a 1-0 lead. Inter Miami defender Noah Allen kicked the feet of Porto’s João Mário inside the penalty area in the fifth minute, creating the opportunity after VAR. Along with being a relatively weak penalty, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano was upset because the VAR came after a referee entered the ball into play following the sequence.

Messi had two touches in the opening minutes, both opportunities where he found Luis Suarez in the box unable to convert.  

What time is Inter Miami vs. FC Porto Club World Cup match?

The match begins at 3 p.m. ET (4 p.m. in Argentina, 8 p.m. in Porto, Portugal).

How to watch Inter Miami vs. FC Porto match on TV, live stream?

The match will be broadcast on TNT and TruTV in English in the United States, and available to live stream for free on DAZN.

Is Messi playing today?

Yes, Messi has been listed as a starter in Inter Miami’s starting lineup.

Inter Miami vs. FC Porto betting odds?

With Messi, Inter Miami enters the Club World Cup match with FC Porto as underdogs, according to BETMGM.

Inter Miami: +275
Draw: +300
FC Porto: -118
Over/under: 3.5 goals

Messi, Inter Miami upcoming schedule

The final Group A matches will be June 23 at 9 p.m. ET: Inter Miami will face Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, while Al Ahly and FC Porto meet at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

If Inter Miami advances to the Club World Cup knockout stage, its next match would be June 28 or 29.

If Inter Miami is eliminated from the Club World Cup, its next match will be June 28 vs. Atlanta United in a return to the Major League Soccer regular season.