At 38, Lionel Messi can still learn new tricks. In a rare flash of direct play, the Argentine’s two goals and clever assist set the tone in a 3-1 win over a stubborn D.C. United on Saturday night, giving Inter Miami their first winning streak in MLS since July. Still, it wasn’t straightforward, with Christian Benteke making things interesting in the second half.
Though Lionel Messi is reportedly close to signing a multi-year contract extension to remain with Inter Miami, manager Javier Mascherano struck a cautious tone on Friday, choosing his words carefully ahead of the Herons’ matchup against D.C. United at Chase Stadium. “I’m certainly not the one who should make that announcement,” he said.
Premier League legend Wayne Rooney called for greater anti-racism measures to be adopted after revealing an incident from his MLS days, where a player 'cried on his chest' after being racially targeted. Rooney discussed the serious issue after Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo was racially abused at Anfield during the Premier League 2025-26 season opener against Liverpool.
The MLS club reportedly parted ways with Lesesne Wednesday night, and will bring in Weiler, who has a wealth of experience in Swiss and Belgian football
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