While MLS has dominated the previous League Cup tournaments, this year's edition has shown some fightback from Liga MX sides as both Inter Miami and Orlando City suffered losses.
Antoine Griezmann has officially introduced himself to Major League Soccer in the best fashion possible. The French icon scored a superb goal on his MLS debut for Orlando City, helping his new side secure a dominant 4-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes.
MLS returned Thursday, with Commissioner Don Garber, league executives and players discussing the momentum generated by the 2026 World Cup, Christian Pulisic’s future and what comes next.
France star Antoine Griezmann enjoyed a superb start to his career in the United States after scoring on his Orlando City debut. The former Atletico Madrid forward put on a sparkling performance in a pre-season friendly and remains enthusiastic about the prospect of facing Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer.
Atletico Madrid have reportedly made former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah their primary transfer target ahead of the upcoming campaign. The 33-year-old winger is currently a free agent after bringing his legendary nine-year spell at Anfield to an end, presenting a massive market opportunity for the Spanish heavyweights.
Antoine Griezmann bid a tearful farewell to the Atletico Madrid faithful on Sunday, using his final home appearance to issue a heartfelt apology for his previous departure to Barcelona. The French forward, who is set to join MLS side Orlando City this summer, admitted he made a mistake by leaving the Spanish capital in 2019 before returning to cement his status as an Atletico legend.
Antoine Griezmann bid a highly emotional farewell to Atletico Madrid fans on Sunday, marking his final home match before an upcoming transfer to MLS side Orlando City by recording his 100th assist for the club. Team-mate Jan Oblak led the post-match tributes for the legendary midfielder, claiming the Frenchman deserved to win a Ballon d'Or during his glittering European career.
Arsenal are through to the Champions League final after a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates on Tuesday. It wasn't pretty - it rarely is when Arsenal are involved. Mikel Arteta's men specialise in ugly wins. but there was unquestionably something beautiful about Bukayo Saka scoring the goal that decided a tedious tie 2-1 in the Gunners' favour.
Antoine Griezmann has opened up on a highly emotional night at the Metropolitano, with the touching reason behind his decision to turn away during the Champions League anthem having been revealed. The French superstar was the standout performer in Atletico Madrid's 1-1 draw with Arsenal, but his focus was as much on the stands as it was on the pitch during his European home farewell.
Antoine Griezmann is preparing for a deeply emotional farewell as he enters the final weeks of his storied Atletico Madrid career. The Frenchman, who is set to join Orlando City in MLS this summer, has admitted that the excitement of reaching the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad has helped him overcome the physical demands of an arduous season.
Antoine Griezmann has admitted that his own individual errors nearly cost Atletico Madrid dearly in their dramatic Champions League quarter-final second leg clash against Barcelona. Despite the Frenchman’s uncharacteristic lapses in possession, Diego Simeone’s side managed to edge the tie 3-2 on aggregate to secure their spot in the final four.
Diego Simeone expressed his deep emotion as Atletico Madrid overcame "Lamine Yamal's Barcelona" to secure their first Champions League semi-final berth since 2017. The Argentine tactician hailed his side’s enduring competitive spirit across his 14-year tenure and reserved special praise for the "genius" of departing forward Antoine Griezmann.
The Atlético Madrid manager is moved by the thought of the striker’s move to Orlando City next summer.
The Spanish capital club’s coach, whose name has become synonymous with steely resolve on the touchline, momentarily let his guard down when discussing the forward’s impending transfer to Major League Soccer. The brief flicker of emotion was enough to remind onlookers that, beneath the tactical diagrams and game-day intensity, football remains a human drama.
For the player, the decision to swap the passionate crowds of La Liga for the wide-open spaces of American football—and the very different rhythm of life in Orlando—is a bold one. He will leave behind a dressing room where Champions League nights are routine and arrive in a city hungry for its own soccer success stories. The move will test his goalscoring instincts against a league that prizes athleticism and counter-attacking speed, but it will also offer him a fresh stage on which to prove his enduring quality.
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