While his exit from the field hinted at disappointment, it was what happened next, out of the public eye, that truly revealed Messi’s character.

After a group stage played in front of more than 1 million empty seats, the Club World Cup moves on to knockout rounds that could soon resemble a Champions League clone.

Manchester City have responded to an offer worth €7.5 million for academy graduate Callum Doyle after the defender’s return ...