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Maguire REJECTED Messi link-up at Inter Miami to extend Man Utd contract

Harry Maguire reportedly rejected a lucrative opportunity to join Lionel Messi at MLS Cup winners Inter Miami in favour of signing a one-year contract extension with Manchester United. The 33-year-old defender was due to become a free agent this summer but has now committed to a new deal at Old Trafford, which includes an option for another 12 months.

Real Madrid CF v FC Bayern München - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

Mbappe joins CR7, Messi & Van Nistelrooy in elite UCL club

Kylian Mbappe joined the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Ruud van Nistelrooy in an elite Champions League club after scoring in Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. The Frenchman brought up his 14th goal in Europe for the 2025-26 campaign to give Real hope of a comeback in the second leg at Allianz Arena.

Thiago Pieters smashes Raúl’s record.. and Neuer equals Messi

A Real Madrid legend’s record is broken after three decades.

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'Ghost of Alba!' - Messi goes viral for rare misplaced pass

Lionel Messi found himself trending for an unusual reason following Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Austin. The legendary forward produced a rare misplaced pass that left fans convinced he was still looking for his retired former team-mate Jordi Alba.

MLS Winners and Losers: Is Hall the best young American prospect?

From Lionel Messi's Inter Miami having their homecoming spoiled to Julian Hall leading the way for the Red Bulls, MLS delivered another compelling weekend of football

Messi given 'unstoppable' billing by Formula 1 superstar Verstappen

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has joined the long list of sporting icons left in awe of Lionel Messi’s genius on the pitch. The Red Bull driver believes the Argentina and Inter Miami maestro possesses a unique ability to read the game that renders tactical preparation almost useless.

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Yamal earns praise from Ronaldinho for 'taking care' of Barca No.10 shirt

Barcelona icon Ronaldinho has offered a glowing endorsement of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, insisting that the club's legendary No.10 shirt is being "well taken care of" by the academy graduate. Speaking from Miami, the Brazilian reflected on the heavy legacy of the jersey he famously passed to Lionel Messi before praising Yamal’s incredible early impact at the club.

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Beckham reveals message from McConaughey before historic Inter Miami clash

David Beckham has received high praise from Hollywood royalty for his transformative impact on Major League Soccer following the historic opening of Inter Miami's new $1 billion stadium. The Manchester United legend saw his side play their first-ever match in Miami city limits on Saturday, a momentous occasion marked by a special message from Austin FC co-owner Matthew McConaughey.

The magnificent Son Heung-min falls just short of breaking Messi’s incredible record

Son matches Messi while dealing with ‘delusional’ expectations

Son Heung-min has proven he remains one of the world's most elite creators after a historic performance for LAFC that saw him match a record previously set by Lionel Messi. The South Korean international dismantled Orlando City in a 6-0 rout, cementing his status as the premier playmaker in Major League Soccer.

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Video: With Ronaldo in attendance, Messi makes his mark with a header in a long-awaited event

Argentinian star scores a historic goal but Inter Miami are held to a draw

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.

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