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The Rondo: Are Miami still legitimate MLS Cup contenders?

An underwhelming weekend loss to Charlotte FC highlighted flaws, raising questions about Miami's 2025 silverware credentials

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'Can’t just focus on the penalty'- Mascherano defends Messi

Inter Miami returned to MLS action with a heavy 3-0 defeat away at Charlotte FC, as Lionel Messi missed a Panenka-style penalty with the score still at 0-0. Dean Smith’s side celebrated their ninth straight win, climbing to third place in the Eastern Conference with 53 points, while Miami sits eighth with 46.

Messi rues missed penalty as Charlotte dominates Inter Miami

Messi was largely contained by Charlotte and Miami looked rudderless without suspended striker Suarez on the pitch

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Mascherano confirms Messi will play against Charlotte FC

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed Friday that Lionel Messi is fully fit and ready to feature against Charlotte FC this weekend as MLS resumes following the international break. The Miami manager confirmed that Messi trained with the first team following his return from World Cup qualification duty with Argentina.

'Villains of this league' - Edu on suspended Suarez and Miami

Mic'd Up: Edu says Suarez deserved harsher MLS punishment, hails Son and Thomas Müller for approach to MLS moves

Martino explains Miami exit, says he's open to MLS return

Martino insists his exit was for personal reasons, highlighted improvements MLS needs to make the league grow

Ronaldo tops Messi as Portugal shirt smashes auction record

A shirt worn by Cristiano Ronaldo has smashed an auction record - knocking great rival Lionel Messi off top spot in the process.

Messi bags career first achievement despite missing Argentina's final qualifier

Lionel Messi bagged a career first achievement despite missing Argentina's final World Cup qualifying game against Ecuador. After an emotional outing on home soil against Venezuela last week, Messi travelled for the Ecuador clash but was granted a rest by Lionel Scaloni. Argentina lost 1-0, but Messi still finished as the overall top scorer in the CONMEBOL qualifying campaign.

Trouble for Argentina: Key starter suspended for World Cup opener

Lionel Messi and Argentina have been dealt a major blow with Nicolas Otamendi now suspended for their 2026 World Cup opener after picking up a red card in their final qualifying match against Ecuador. The experienced defender was sent off for a reckless tackle in the 1-0 defeat, but Argentina still finished at the top of the CONMEBOL qualifying table.

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'I am capable' - Yamal 'dreams of winning many' Ballons d'Or

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal says he dreams of following in Lionel Messi's footsteps by winning multiple Ballons d'Or.

Ex-MLS star to take Messi's No.10 shirt for Argentina

Lionel Messi will play no part in Argentina’s World Cup qualifier with Ecuador, meaning that his No.10 shirt will be passed to Thiago Almada.

‘Not farewell’ - Di Maria suggests Messi will play beyond World Cup

Angel Di Maria has suggested that Lionel Messi will play on beyond the 2026 World Cup, claiming that no “farewell” has been bid with Argentina.

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Beckham drops hint over Messi's Argentina future

David Beckham has fuelled speculation surrounding Lionel Messi's future with Argentina in a heartfelt tribute to the legendary forward.

Musiala dubbed irreplaceable 'like Messi' after shock Slovakia loss

Jamal Musiala has been dubbed irreplaceable "like Lionel Messi" by German icon, Lothar Matthaus, after a shock World Cup qualifying defeat to Slovakia. The Bayern Munich midfielder fractured his fibula and damaged ankle ligaments following a brutal collision with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the Club World Cup. The 22-year-old was stretchered off in Atlanta, visibly distraught, and Bayern later confirmed he requires surgery that will sideline him for several months.

'I haven’t decided about the WC yet' - Messi leaves future open

The Inter Miami star admitted he struggles to enjoy playing when he doesn’t feel physically at his best

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: Harry Kane plays as a striker for Bayern Munich. Even though he operates as a No. 9, scoring a truckload of goals, his style of play is unique as he is often seen dropping a bit deeper to link-up play with his teammates and create space for other attackers.
: Harry Kane was born in Walthamstaw in London, England.
: Harry Kane has been wearing the No. 9 jersey for Bayern Munich, mainly functioning as a pure striker for the Bundesliga powerhouses.
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: Harry Kane weighs 86kg (190lbs), making him a physical as well as an aerial threat inside the box.
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