Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has played his final match for the club following a sentimental farewell at Old Trafford. Casemiro, who has been heavily linked with a move to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, will not be part of the squad for the Red Devils' season finale against Brighton.
Inter Miami are reportedly closing in on a sensational deal to bring Casemiro to Major League Soccer following his departure from Manchester United. The legendary Brazilian midfielder has reportedly chosen South Florida as his preferred destination, setting the stage for a mouth-watering reunion with several former rivals and friends in the United States.
Riyad Mahrez has revealed that his ultimate footballing ambition was to pull on the famous Barcelona shirt and line up alongside Lionel Messi. The Algerian winger, who eventually became a hero at Manchester City, has opened up on how close he came to a different path during his rise to the top.
Lionel Messi's impact on North American culture continues to reach unprecedented heights as the Inter Miami superstar has been honoured with his own street name. In a move that highlights his massive influence ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a local township in New Jersey has officially designated a stretch of road as "Leo Messi Way."
Austin FC has cleaned house ahead of the World Cup break as the club announced on Monday that both head coach Nico Estevez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell have been dismissed. The decision comes amid a poor start to the season that currently sees the club sitting 13th in the Western Conference following yet another loss this past weekend.
Lionel Messi was caught on camera appearing to scold Inter Miami supporters after the club’s hardcore fans staged a silent protest during their MLS victory over the Portland Timbers. The Argentine icon was seen gesturing toward the stands as the atmosphere turned sour despite lofty expectations at the Nu Stadium.
Lionel Messi scored and assisted in the first half, and Inter Miami kept a valuable clean sheet in a convincing 2-0 win over Portland to secure their first home win at Nu Stadium. They leaned on their star Argentine for attacking quality in the big moments and were defensively resolute in a comfortable victory against a spirited Portland side.
Columbus have let go of head coach Henrik Rydstrom after the Swedish manager oversaw a run of just three wins in 14 games to open the season. Top assistant Laurent Courtois will step in as head coach, while two members of Rydstrom's backroom staff were also removed from their roles. Columbus are 13th in the Eastern Conference and have already lost seven games this season.
In the third installment of Matchday Ready presented by Charmin, GOAL takes a look at one of the league’s strongest supporters with the New York City FC.
Lionel Messi might be entering the twilight of his legendary career, but the Inter Miami superstar has no intention of slowing down ahead of the 2026 World Cup. His club and international team-mate Rodrigo de Paul has revealed that the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is currently undergoing a gruelling physical transformation to ensure he is in peak condition for Argentina's title defence.
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