The top 5 moments from a wild, unpredictable 2023 in soccer


 Messi (left), Girona (center), and Musiala (right) 

The 5 most memorable soccer storylines from 2023

Bayern hold on to win an 11th straight league title 

Twenty-year-old phenom Musiala (left) scored the goal that brought Bayern its record 33rd Bundesliga crown 

Sure, Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga every year, so the Rekordmeister adding another trophy to its cabinet isn't a surprising development in and of itself. But the way Bayern secured its 11th league title on the trot instantly became a story to remember.  >>GET DETAILS<<

Zlatan Ibrahimovic hangs up his boots 

One of the legendary strikers of the 21st century signed off for the final time in June. Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced his retirement from soccer following AC Milan's final game of the 2022/23 season, bringing to a close an iconic career with nine clubs.  >>READ MORE<<

Botafogo collapse as Palmeiras win 12th Brazilian title 

The Brazilian Serie A race went down to the wire -- and it ended with Rio-based side Botafogo blowing a 14-point lead atop the table and losing the title to Palmeiras, led by teenage starlet Endrick.  Read More..

Messi arrives in the United States with an unforgettable goal 

Six days after officially signing a two-and-a-half year contract with Inter Miami -- thus turning the soccer world on its head -- Lionel Messi kicked off the team's Leagues Cup campaign in style with a game-winning free kick against Mexican side Cruz Azul.  >> Details<< 

Girona leading the way in Spain 

LaLiga has long been a long dominated by its Big Two of Barcelona and Real Madrid. In the past decade, Atletico Madrid have won two league titles and expanded that Big Two into a Big Three.  >> Get More<<