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'I'm a big fan of Cristiano' - NYCFC scorer explains Messi taunt

New York City defender Mitja Ilenic made a dream come true when he performed Cristiano Ronaldo's celebration in the presence of Lionel Messi.

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📽️ | Furious Messi grabs opposition coach & argues with ref

Lionel Messi grabbed an opposition coach by the neck and argued with the match referee after Inter Miami’s dramatic MLS draw with New York City FC.

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‘Kid playing & doesn’t want to lose’ – Messi earns ‘soul’ praise

Lionel Messi is like a “kid playing and doesn’t want to lose”, says Javier Mascherano, with the Argentine GOAT remaining the “soul” of Inter Miami.

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MLS REFUSED Inter Miami request to postpone league opener

Javier Mascherano has confirmed Inter Miami requested to postpone their MLS opener against New York City, but the league refused.

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Man City, Barca & football's most dramatic falls from grace

With Pep Guardiola's great Manchester City side unravelling, GOAL looks back at the demise of other era-defining teams and coaches

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Messi has two assists as Miami draw NYCFC on opening day

The 10-man Herons snuck out a point thanks to a stoppage-time equalizer after two individual errors haunted their performance during regulation

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Eva Longoria, Serena Williams attend Inter Miami's opener

The Hollywood actress and tennis star were both seen showing their support for Messi and team at their first match of the season

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Messi could miss Miami's MLS opener after freezing Kansas trip

Javier Mascherano confirmed some players will miss Inter Miami's MLS opener on Saturday after playing in minus-eight degrees on Wednesday evening.

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MLS series 'Onside' compelling, if not groundbreaking

The new Apple TV+ docuseries looking back at the 2024 MLS season is a welcome addition, but not as rich or dramatic as initially promised

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CONCACAF disciplines ref who requested Messi autograph

The referee has been sanctioned by North America's controlling soccer body for his post-game actions

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GOAT captains Ronaldo & Messi following 'U11 football' rules

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been told that they do not need to follow "under-11s football" rules by captaining Portugal and Argentina.

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📽️ | Estevao lives up to 'Messinho' nickname with solo goal

Estevao Willian lived up to his 'Messinho' nickname as the future Chelsea star netted a sensational solo goal for Palmeiras against Botafogo.

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Messi fan Alcaraz explains why he does Ronaldo celebration

Everton loanee Carlos Alcaraz has explained why, despite being a big Lionel Messi fan, he recently broke out Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siuuu' celebration.

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'Building our Galacticos' - Beckham & Inter Miami's transfer plan

David Beckham and Inter Miami looking to "build our Galacticos", with the MLS side following Real Madrid’s model in pursuit of the next Lionel Messi.

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MLS rivals demand 'review' of referee's Messi shirt request

Inter Miami's MLS rivals, Sporting KC, have demanded a review of the incident that saw referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava ask for Lionel Messi's jersey.

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The Rondo, MLS Edition: Will Messi, Miami finally win Cup?

From MVP and Cup contenders to surprise clubs and bottom-dwellers, GOAL writers make predictions for the 30th MLS season

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