The European Super League was announced in April 2021 but faced significant backlash from fans, players, and governing bodies. The project was eventually abandoned within days. Lionel Messi left FC Barcelona, his longtime club, and signed with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in August 2021. Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in August 2021, after leaving the club in 2009 to play for Real Madrid. Italy won the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament, which was delayed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Argentina won the Copa America, with Lionel Messi leading the team to victory. The Tokyo Olympics featured men's and women's soccer tournaments, with Brazil winning the men's gold medal and Canada winning the women's gold medal. The FIFA Club World Cup was won by Bayern Munich, who defeated Mexico's Tigres UANL in the final.
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