11-Year-Old Faustino Oro Sets Record as Youngest Chess Player Above 2500 Rating

Eleven-year-old Argentinian chess prodigy Faustino Oro has shattered records previously held by India's Praggnanandhaa by achieving the highest performance rating ever for a player under 12 and becoming the youngest to cross a 2500 FIDE rating, signaling a bright future in chess. In soccer, Erling Haaland has rapidly ascended the ranks by scoring 50 UEFA Champions League goals faster than Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe, though Lionel Messi remains the fastest to reach this milestone. Messi continues to defy expectations in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami, setting new records for combined goals and assists in back-to-back seasons while maintaining peak performance at age 38 with an eye on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is nearing 1,000 career goals but may require more matches than Messi, who, despite needing more goals, could reach the milestone in fewer appearances due to his scoring efficiency. Additionally, Paris Saint-Germain's Marquinhos recently broke a memorabilia auction record previously held by Messi, with his match-worn shirt fetching a higher price, reflecting the enduring legacy and market value of soccer legends.