# Messi Falls to PSG, Kane Shines for Bayern, Freese Saves USMNT

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Podcast: [The Messi Effect: Daily Soccer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-messi-effect-the-2026-world-cup-6458829)
Published: 2025-06-30T11:58:31+00:00
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Duration seconds: 279

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are crushed by PSG in the Club World Cup, Harry Kane leads Bayern Munich past Flamengo to set up a showdown with Mbappé, and Matt Freese becomes the unexpected hero as the USMNT survives a wild penalty shootout against Costa Rica. Plus, a preview of Monday’s key matches: Inter Milan vs. Fluminense and Man City vs. Al-Hilal. Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple Podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit https://caloroga.com/plus.

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