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The Kickoff: El Trafico returns, Miami look to rebound

GOAL takes a look at some of the major MLS storylines emerging ahead of Matchday 26

Liverpool move for Messi? GOAT told PL transfer is impossible

Lionel Messi has been told that a Premier League transfer is impossible, with the Argentine GOAT more likely to end up back at Barcelona.

'Carrying a heavy load' - Mascherano admits Miami fatigue

The Herons lost 3-0 at TQL Stadium, snapping a five-game winning streak in MLS as Messi finally held in check

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Dempsey headlines MLS Skills Challenge, six added to ASG roster

Dempsey, the USMNT and MLS legend, joins several league stars in the showcase event, while additions made to All-Star roster

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Yamal ready to wear Messi's shirt - but must avoid Neymar trap

The Spain wonderkid needs to be wary of the pitfalls of global fame as he follows in the footsteps of a Blaugrana legend

Inter Miami have no ‘secret formula’ for Messi conundrum

Javier Mascherano admits that Inter Miami have no “secret formula” for the rest and rotation conundrum that Lionel Messi poses.

Yamal unfazed by No.10 spotlight as Barca teen targets glory

Lamine Yamal asserted that he's under no pressure wearing Barcelona’s No.10 shirt and remains focused on enjoying football and chasing major trophies.

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Report: Miami near adding Atletico Madrid's De Paul on loan

Inter Miami are reportedly getting creative to bring in De Paul, land a high-profile reinforcement for Messi

Yamal signs blockbuster new Barca deal & inherits No.10 shirt

Barcelona have confirmed that Lamine Yamal has signed a new long-term deal, as well as inheriting the iconic No.10 shirt that Lionel Messi once wore.

Beckham sends special message to Torres as he visits Inter Miami

David Beckham had a special message for Fernando Torres as the Liverpool legend linked up with Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi and reunited with Luis Suarez and Javier Mascherano during his visit to Florida. The former Spanish striker dropped in at the Herons' training facility for a rendezvous with his old friends.

'Thinking long-term a mistake' - Mascherano focused on present

The Argentine manager has led Inter Miami to 17 wins in 31 matches, with the Herons in fifth place in the Eastern Conference

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Talking tactics: How coaching tweaks unleashed Messi on MLS

Messi has been in fine form in MLS of late, and owes the Miami manager some of the credit for a series of clever tweaks

Argentina Press Conference & Training Session

De Paul drops hint about linking up with Messi in MLS

Rodrigo De Paul has lifted the lid on the powerful influence Lionel Messi exerts on those around him, praising the Argentina captain’s ability to lead through action rather than words. The Atletico Madrid midfielder offered rare insight into Messi’s understated authority while also hinting that their on-field chemistry might soon be rekindled, this time in the MLS with Inter Miami.

Frequently asked questions

: Lionel Messi is a versatile attacker who has featured both through the middle and in a free role from the right, allowing him to cut inside on to his stronger left foot.
: Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, in Argentina on June 24, 1987.
: The Argentine maestro wears the number he has been known to don for the majority of his career, the No. 10, at MLS outfit Inter Miami.
: Lionel Messi is often among the shortest players on a football pitch, standing at just 1.70m (5ft 7in). However, it is due to his low center of gravity which has made him one of the most fearsome forces to be reckoned with in football history.
: Lionel Messi weighs 67kg (148 lbs), his low weight aiding him in gaining high bursts of acceleration and gliding past defenders as if they were never there.
: Lionel Messi began his journey in football with local club Grandoli at the age of four, in 1992, before joining the team he loved the most, Newell's Old Boys, at the age of six. He stayed with the Argentine club until 2000, when he made the switch to Barcelona.
: Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo have three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.
: Lionel Messi is married to Argentine model and media personality Antonella Roccuzzo. The couple exchanged vows back in 2017.

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