NB II Overview

Lionel Messi has reportedly made a definitive call on his immediate playing career following intense speculation regarding a romantic return to his roots in Argentina. Despite emotional ties to his boyhood club, the legendary forward remains fully committed to his current project in Major League Soccer.

Robert Lewandowski has opened up about the meteoric rise of Lamine Yamal, offering a candid assessment of the challenges facing Barcelona’s teenage sensation. While the Polish striker is full of praise for the winger's talent, he warned that starting at the top so early makes long-term success significantly harder to sustain.

The Argentine is playing some of his best football at the right time for Inter Miami, which could make the Herons back-to-back cup champions.

Cavan Sullivan is less than a year out from turning 18 - when he will be cleared to link up with Manchester City - and Brad Friedel has explained to GOAL why FFP punishments that relegate the Blues out of the Premier League could be “very good” for the USMNT wonderkid. It is yet to be determined which division City will be playing in next season.