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Soccer star Cavan Sullivan is already a Major League Soccer professional at just 14 years old ... but he tells TMZ Sports he has even bigger goals in mind -- he hopes to win a World Cup for the United States.

The Philadelphia Union midfielder became the youngest player to appear in a United States professional league game on July 17 ... breaking fellow soccer standout Freddy Adu's longstanding record.

We caught up with Sullivan while he worked an honorary shift at a Raising Cane's in Philly this week ... and asked him all about his whirlwind past few days.

Justin Timberlake's lawyer is blasting his DWI arrest, Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are reuniting and Ronda Rousey is expecting ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles break down the legal defense being offered up by Justin's lawyer ... who says the singer was NOT drunk when he was arrested in New York for DWI.

Robbie Chosen says his playing days ain't over yet ... he tells TMZ Sports he still wants to catch passes in the NFL -- preferably on a team like the Chiefs or the Bills!

The free agent wideout made it clear to us out in Los Angeles this week he's not ready to retire ... this despite only recording four receptions in the 2023 season.

The 31-year-old said, ideally, he can link up with a Super Bowl contender -- like Kansas City, Buffalo, Baltimore or even the New York Jets, who he actually started his career with way back in 2016.

In honor of Soccer Day, we've mashed up one of the sport's most talented (and hottest) stars out on the field. Given the clues, bust out your sporty side and put your celeb knowledge on the line ...

Hidden behind these buck teeth is a fierce forward player who is among soccer's top goal scorers and commonly known for his step over skills. He also competed at the 2004 Summer Games in Athens.

When he's not dribbling the ball and tearin' it up on the field, he enjoys vacaying with his hot baby mama and precious kiddos.

Celine Dion wasn't the only one fighting back tears during her amazing Olympics performance ... Kelly Clarkson was also reaching for the Kleenex box!

Kelly was part of a team of NBC announcers watching Celine's comeback performance at the Eiffel Tower during Friday's 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.

As you know, Celine has been sidelined for 2 years by Stiff-Person Syndrome – a painful neurological disorder -- and the Olympics marked her first show since she announced her diagnosis in 2022.

Beyoncé isn't letting Celine Dion or Lady Gaga overshadow her at the Olympics because she, too, is getting in on all the musical action!

Bey shocked the mountain of viewers of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday evening when all the sudden a video featuring the iconic singer flashed on everyone's TV screens.

In the 2-minute plus clip, Bey performed a remix of her popular tune, "YA YA" from her country album "Cowboy Carter" – and she got a little assist from some of the Team USA athletes.

Spencer's is giving them that "Hawk Tuah" ... the store is spitting out new merchandise, featuring viral sensation Haliey Welch's famous catchphrase!!!

Reps for the retailer tell TMZ ... Spencer's new Hawk Tuah collection is hitting the shelves this weekend in stores and online Sunday... marking Haliey's first-ever exclusive brick-and-mortar merch.

TMZ has the first look at the collection ... and there are four different graphic tees with variations of Haliey's viral interview answer, "Gotta give 'em that hawk tuah and spit on that thang!!!"

Watching the world's greatest athletes duke it out in the Olympics is awesome -- but if anyone involved in the Paris Games ever gets bored, they got one helluva backup plan ... thanks to a local cabaret offering FREE visits!!

The folks at Secret Square -- one of the highest-rated adult venues in Paris -- tell TMZ Sports they're prioritizing those hard at work over the next few weeks ... and they want to welcome all the participants (and those covering the event) to their establishment.

"During their stay in Paris, athletes, their team & journalists covering the event won't have to pay the entrance fee," a spokesperson tells us.

Belal Muhammad is set to take part in his first title match as a member of the UFC ... and the No. 2-ranked welterweight tells TMZ Sports he's ready to play spoiler for the hometown fighter, Leon Edwards.

The 36-year-old Muhammad spoke with us just days before he makes the walk in the biggest fight of his UFC career at UFC 304 in London ... and while it took longer than he thought it would, he's excited the moment has finally arrived.

"This is the fight I've been waiting for the last three years," Muhammad said. "To get this rematch, to get this title shot, it's taken forever, but it's all worth it. The long road, the long wait. I think that once I get to fight night, I'm gonna know the reasons why I had to wait."

Jon Jones is the official UFC heavyweight champion ... but not in the eyes of Curtis Blaydes -- who tells TMZ Sports he views interim champ Tom Aspinall as the real title holder.

We caught up with "Razor" as he prepares to square off with Aspinall for the second time in his career later Saturday at UFC 304 ... and he said there's not much doubt in his mind, he's going up against the real No. 1 in Dana White's heavyweight division.

"I view it as Aspinall [and not Jon Jones]," Blaydes said when asked who's the real heavyweight champion. "I do. I think Aspinall had to beat a harder opponent in order to get the belt. Ciryl Gane is a very skilled heavyweight, but he has an obvious hole in his game, the wrestling. He doesn't have any of it. Jon, smartly, went after that hole. Easy W."

While Paddy Pimblett is viewed as the next big thing in the UFC ... Bobby "King" Green isn't all that impressed -- telling TMZ Sports he's just "another guy" who he's hoping to knock out later Saturday.

We caught up with Green just hours before he throws down with "The Baddy" at UFC 304 ... and while the scrap is in Pimblett's home country of England ... Green says, so far, he's been getting love!

"I didn't know I was international," he said, "but they've been giving me a lot of love, too. And a lot of it is his people been telling me to kick his ass!"

J.D. Vance is defending his comments on Kamala Harris, Oprah and Gayle King are clearing up their relationship and Travis Kelce is blessing a fan ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles break down Donald Trump running mate's defense of his controversial "childless cat ladies" remark.

The 2024 Summer Olympics has officially kicked off in Paris and the Olympic torch ain't the only thing gettin' LIT! The athletes are fired up and Team USA is stacked with some seriously shredded athletes ... The question is can you guess these Olympic physiques?

From vigorous volleyballers to the daring gymnasts and more ... this gallery is packed with 6-packs and mighty strong n' sturdy bods ... Oh, and keep your goggles on for the swimmin' studs!

Put your skills on the line and freestyle through our legendary gallery of USA Summer Olympic Physiques!

Celine Dion just delivered a helluva performance at the Olympics ... and it won't soon be forgotten.

Check out the clip ... the chart-topper wrapped up a pitch-perfect performance of Édith Piaf's classic, "Hymne A L'Amour," where she wore a sparkling silver gown that contrasted the golden glow of the floating Olympics cauldron beside her.

Celine's particularly impressive here ... looking so much like her vintage self it's a shock to remember she's suffering from Stiff-Person Syndrome -- a major neurological disorder.

LeBron James and Coco Gauff didn't let rain ruin their big moment at the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony ... the two raised the American flag high and proud on the Team USA boat -- with big smiles on their faces!!

The tennis superstar and future basketball Hall of Famer were selected to be the flag bearers earlier this week ... and when it came time to shine on the Seine River on Friday -- they didn't disappoint.

The pair rocked white Ralph Lauren Olympic fits -- and despite sleeting rain -- they grabbed the Star-Spangled Banner and led the way for all of the Americans who will compete in the upcoming Games.

The Olympics opening ceremony kicked off with one of its wildest starts ever -- a castle full of beheaded Marie Antoinettes rocking out to heavy metal ... and boy, was it a sight.

The performance over in Paris Friday was electrifying -- heavy metal band Gojira teamed up with opera singer Marina Viotti to kick things off for a head-banging revolution ... while all the Marie Antoinettes sang along to the famous revolutionary song "Ah! Ça Ira!"

Red fireworks -- meant to symbolize blood, of course -- shot into the sky ... while actual fire and each band member staggered onto a different windowsill brought the performance to life.