Philadelphia Union prodigy Cavan Sullivan received the first red card of his career during a chaotic 2-2 draw against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. The Manchester City-bound 16-year-old was sent off in deep stoppage time after rushing to defend his brother during a wild touchline brawl.
Messi transformed Miami into champions and a global brand, but an aging, expensive roster leaves the club with no obvious path into life after its superstar.
Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha has weighed in on the eternal GOAT debate by choosing Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo. The former playmaker highlighted a fundamental difference in style, describing the Argentine icon as a natural genius.
Lionel Messi’s return to the Inter Miami starting lineup turned into a nightmare as the Argentine icon missed his third consecutive penalty in a comprehensive 4-1 defeat to Nashville SC. The Herons were systematically dismantled at Geodis Park, failing to reclaim the top spot in the Eastern Conference on a night where nothing went right for the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
MLS was typically chaotic on Saturday evening, but Nashville’s rout of Inter Miami offered the clearest indication yet of where the Supporters’ Shield may be headed.
Inter Miami head coach Guillermo Hoyos has refused to confirm whether Lionel Messi will feature in Saturday's crucial MLS clash against Nashville. The Argentine star recently returned to action following the tragic passing of his father, but the club insists he will dictate his own playing schedule.
Lionel Messi experienced a bizarre and heartwarming moment upon his return to action for Inter Miami following the death of his father. During a Leagues Cup match against Club Leon, Colombian defender Jhohan Romana stopped Messi's dribble before picking the Argentine legend up off the floor in a warm embrace.
Lionel Messi has shared a devastating public tribute following the death of his father, Jorge, suggesting that his legendary playing career could be nearing its end. The Inter Miami superstar admitted he is unsure how to continue in the sport without the man who guided him from his early days in Rosario to global superstardom.
Inter Miami have rallied around their club captain Lionel Messi following the tragic passing of his father, Jorge, who died in Argentina at the age of 68. The team honoured him during their recent Leagues Cup match, with players and staff offering emotional tributes as the forward returns to Rosario.
Manchester United's new signing Andrey Santos has thrown down the gauntlet, insisting he is ready to fill the massive void left by his compatriot Casemiro. The young midfielder arrived at Old Trafford from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £50 million this summer, marking a significant shift in the club's recruitment strategy under Michael Carrick.
Rodrigo De Paul produced a moment of magic on the pitch and a touching gesture off it during Inter Miami’s recent Leagues Cup clash against Monterrey. The midfielder used his scoring moment to send a powerful message of support to his close friend and teammate Lionel Messi during a difficult period for the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
While MLS has dominated the previous League Cup tournaments, this year's edition has shown some fightback from Liga MX sides as both Inter Miami and Orlando City suffered losses.
Jorge Messi, the father and long-time representative of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 following a long illness. The businessman passed away on Friday in a hospital in his native Rosario, according to local reports.
Harry Kane could move to MLS “when he’s 35”, former Bayern Munich star Dietmar Hamann has told GOAL, while a return to England is also expected to form part of the record-setting striker’s future. For now, the prolific frontman - on the back of two Bundesliga title wins in Germany - is expected to extend a contract at the Allianz Arena that has just 12 months left to run.
Lionel Messi has decisively dismissed speculation linking his eldest son, Thiago, with a return to Barcelona's La Masia academy. Ahead of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup fixture against Atletico San Luis, the Argentine legend delivered a blunt one-word response to clarify that the 13-year-old midfielder will remain in Florida to continue his development.
Lionel Messi marked his first start since the World Cup with two goals and an assist as Inter Miami defeated Atletico de San Luis 4-2. The Argentine star inspired his side to a Leagues Cup victory despite Luis Suarez serving a tournament-wide suspension.
Lionel Messi looked back to his best for Inter Miami, scoring his first goals since returning from Argentina World Cup duty against Atletico San Luis in the Leagues Cup. David Rodriguez gave the Liga MX side the lead after just four minutes, but the 39-year-old responded with two goals as Miami struck four times before the match was suspended due to weather.
Kevin De Bruyne could be set to leave Napoli after just one season in Serie A. The 35-year-old playmaker is attracting strong interest from MLS sides Chicago Fire and San Diego FC, although Inter Miami have definitively been ruled out of the race.
Major League Soccer has been rocked by a burgeoning controversy surrounding Casemiro's move to Inter Miami, with the LA Galaxy claiming the Brazilian midfielder pledged his loyalty to them just months before heading to Florida. The league has officially opened an investigation into the transfer to determine if tampering or rules violations occurred during the process.
Inter Miami have intensified their efforts to bring Kevin De Bruyne to Major League Soccer as the veteran playmaker weighs up his future in Italy. The Belgian international is reportedly more open to a move to the United States than ever before as David Beckham looks to build a historic super-team in South Florida.