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It wasn’t Messi, but this player scored the first goal at Inter Miami FC’s new stadium

Luis Suarez saves Inter Miami in shaky Nu Stadium debut draw

Inter Miami needed late heroics from Luis Suarez to salvage a point after being largely outplayed by Austin FC in a mixed inaugural showing at their brand new stadium. Lionel Messi, inevitably, grabbed a goal, but the visitors created the better chances throughout and Miami were fortunate to walk away with a 2-2 draw on opening night.

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Hakimi: I didn’t enjoy playing with Messi

The Moroccan star: I felt like a junior player because of El-Barghout

Manchester City FC v Real Madrid CF - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Mbappé responds: Did he regret it after PSG won the Champions League following his departure?

The French star talks about Ronaldo, Messi, and Enrique... and reveals the easiest position on the pitch

‘Like when WWE comes to town’ - Has Messi fever peaked in MLS?

Questions are being asked of whether Lionel Messi fever in MLS has peaked, with Inter Miami’s GOAT roadshow being likened to the travelling WWE extravaganza. Audiences will flock to watch superstar performers when that particular sporting circus passes through their town, but is mass appeal retained over a long period of time? Former USMNT star Kasey Keller believes Messi-mania may have plateaued in the United States.

Mbappe shares 'unbelievable' Messi training story from PSG days

Kylian Mbappe has offered a fascinating glimpse into what it was like to share a training pitch with Lionel Messi during their time together at Paris Saint-Germain. The Real Madrid superstar admitted he was left stunned by the Argentine's metronomic consistency in front of goal.

In the presence of Ronaldo’s friend… a Brazilian presenter recalls the time Messi was humiliated!

The iconic chant is back

'They're calling us' - Garber discusses MLS signing stars, pro-rel

MLS Commissioner Don Garber backed MLS to continue to invest in top European talent in an appearance on the Late Run. The executive, who oversaw the acquisitions of David Beckham and Lionel Messi, asserted that MLS no longer has to reach out to the top stars of the global game. He also touched on the possibility of promotion-relegation being a part of the league's future.

Argentina v France: Final - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Video: One table... A child snatches the World Cup from the hands of Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappé

A promotional advert featuring four stars in a rare scene

📽️ | Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe & Vini Jr star in Lego World Cup ad

The road to the 2026 World Cup has officially taken a brick-built turn as football’s biggest icons have been transformed into LEGO form. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo lead an all-star cast that includes Real Madrid duo Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr in a new advert that is certain to break the internet.

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Video: Saudi journalist: Messi is overrated!

The Argentine star was crowned World Cup champion in 2022 with the Argentina national team

How Messi & Barca inspired NBA dynasty of Curry's Warriors

NBA superstar Klay Thompson has explained how Lionel Messi and Barcelona helped to inspire the dynasty enjoyed in basketball circles by Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Argentine GOAT Messi starred for the Catalan giants alongside the likes of Ronaldinho and Neymar, with Pep Guardiola introducing ‘tiki-taka’ to the world. Similar principles have been embraced in California, allowing major silverware to be secured.

Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappe star in LEGO’s FIFA World Cup 2026 collection

Iconic players, hidden easter eggs and World Cup hype collide in LEGO form.

Argentina v Zambia - International Friendly

Messi wins the sympathy of the football world with his tears

He scored a brilliant goal and set up another against Zambia

Scaloni: Messi will reach his 1,000th goal without any trouble

Argentina's manager says: 'I'll sit down with La Pulga in this situation'

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Tuchel compares Kane to Messi & Ronaldo

Thomas Tuchel has leaped to the defence of his England side’s perceived over-reliance on Harry Kane, comparing the striker’s impact to that of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Three Lions fell to a 1-0 friendly defeat against Japan at Wembley on Tuesday, with the captain forced to watch from the sidelines after picking up a minor injury in training.

Frequently asked questions

: Cole Palmer is an extremely technical player who features as either a central attacking midfielder or a right winger for Chelsea. He is left-footed, which allows him to cut in from the right flank when he's used as a winger.
: Cole Palmer was born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, in England.
: Cole Palmer wears the No. 20 shirt at Chelsea, assigned to him when the club signed him from Manchester City in 2023.
: Cole Palmer stands at 1.89m (6ft 2in) tall. Although he's not the quickest offensive player, he possesses exceptional technical ability and game sense.
: Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer weighs 74kg (163 lbs).
: Cole Palmer joined the Manchester City youth setup for their under-eights in 2010, despite growing up as a Manchester United fan.
: Cole Palmer is yet to become a father.
: Although the English international is yet to confirm it publicly, he was spotted on a vacation in Ibiza with manicurist and influencer Connie Grace shortly after the completion of Euro 2024, sparking rumours of a relationship.

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