Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has thrown his weight behind Lionel Messi to land yet another Ballon d'Or title after the legendary forward reached a century of goals for the MLS outfit. The former England captain believes Messi's continued excellence at the age of 39, combined with his talismanic performances on the world stage, makes him the standout candidate for football's most prestigious individual accolade.
Lionel Messi reached a century of goals for Inter Miami in record time as the Herons defeated Cruz Azul to claim the 2026 Campeones Cup. The Argentine icon's historic header, combined with a late strike from Casemiro, delivered instant silverware for new Miami boss Kily Gonzalez in his very first game on the touchline.
Cruz Azul defender Alan Mozo has set his sights firmly on securing international silverware ahead of a highly anticipated 2026 Campeones Cup clash against Inter Miami. The Mexican giants are preparing to face Lionel Messi's side, with Mozo eager to continue his team's recent momentum and secure another major trophy for Joel Huiqui’s high-flying squad.
AS Monaco will renew their push to sign Cruz Azul midfielder Erik Lira in upcoming transfer windows, head coach Filipe Luis has confirmed. The Mexican international was on the verge of moving to the Stade Louis II during the summer, but the switch fell through after Folarin Balogun's proposed departure failed to materialise.
Mateusz Bogusz is on the verge of leaving Cruz Azul, with Houston Dynamo pushing to finalize a permanent transfer. Reports indicate a deal worth up to $10 million including add-ons is close, as both clubs iron out final details. The Polish midfielder could soon return to MLS as Houston reshape their squad for 2026.
San Diego FC’s abrupt decision to move on from Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano has raised questions about his future at both club and international level. Once the face of the expansion project, the Mexico international is now weighing his next move as interest grows from MLS and Liga MX. GOAL examines five realistic landing spots as Cruz Azul and Atlanta United lead the race.
The Apertura 2025 Liguilla is officially set, and once again the Play-In delivered more noise than impact. For the third straight year, the top eight teams from the regular-season table advanced, reaffirming criticism of a format that never allowed ninth or 10th place to break through. With Liga MX preparing to scrap the Play-In in 2026, attention now shifts fully to the quarterfinals and Toluca’s bid for back-to-back titles.
Cruz Azul
.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
