Bryan Lozano publicly criticized his brother Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, accusing the Mexican winger of arrogance and repeated conflicts with coaches at Napoli, PSV and now San Diego FC. The remarks come at a delicate moment in Hirving Lozano’s career, with uncertainty surrounding his role in MLS and growing questions about his future ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Lionel Messi trained fully with Inter Miami on Wednesday after dealing with a muscle issue during preseason. New Designated Player Germán Berterame also trained with the group following the approval of his work visa. Both players are available for Saturday’s match against Son Heung-Min's LAFC at BMO Stadium.
GOAL spoke to GMs and chief soccer officers across MLS about the league’s 3.0 vision: the calendar change is progress, but executives say the next steps must come faster.
Son Heung-min produced a stunning display for LAFC in a 6-1 thrashing of Real Espana in the Concacaf Champions Cup. The former Tottenham star scored and bagged three assists inside the first 45 minutes of the clash at the General Francisco Morazán Stadium in Honduras. Denis Bouanga also caught the eye with a hat-trick in an emphatic win for the MLS side.
The North Londoner, who worked under Ange Postecoglou, Thomas Frank and Scott Parker, is hoping to bring an aggressive style of football to a young Rapids side
Gordon Ramsay insists that close friend Sir David Beckham is an “incredible dad” and believes time will heal a rift that has torn one of the world’s most famous families apart. Brooklyn Beckham has become engulfed in a stunning feud with his iconic parents, claiming that he has no plans to reconcile. Ramsay is confident that bridges will be rebuilt.
In an exclusive interview with GOAL, Marc Dos Santos explains why LAFC chose continuity - and how Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga will be used differently in 2026.
The 38-year-old general manager is one of the few Black executives in American soccer, and he feels that responsibility after growing up with few others to look up to
Lionel Messi is well versed in the art of goal celebration, but the Argentine GOAT struggled to crack a smile after watching son Mateo find the back of the net for Inter Miami’s youth team. The youngster is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his famous father by becoming a professional footballer, with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner on hand to offer words of advice.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has explained why he is more Cristiano Ronaldo than Lionel Messi, with the NBA superstar adding his voice to the long-running GOAT debate. The Milwaukee Bucks talisman is hoping to form part of those discussions in basketball circles and sees himself being cut from similar sporting cloth to Portuguese icon CR7 - while being a huge admirer of magical Argentina international Messi.
Mohamed Salah will reportedly have the option of following Lionel Messi to the United States or Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League when another transfer window opens this summer. The Liverpool superstar has seen a move to the Middle East speculated on for some time, but Fabrizio Romano claims interest is also being shown from teams in MLS.
Cristiano Ronaldo, amid his strike action at Al-Nassr, is being backed for an “incredible” link-up with Lionel Messi in MLS. CR7 is seeing a stunning move away from the Saudi Pro League speculated on as tension mounts in the Middle East. It could be that the Portuguese superstar decides to join another GOAT in MLS as Sir David Beckham throws open the doors at Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi did not train with Inter Miami after suffering a left hamstring strain during the match against Barcelona SC in Ecuador. The club confirmed the medical report and announced the postponement of the preseason friendly against Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico. The captain later addressed fans, apologizing for the change of plans.
San Diego FC did just enough to advance. After building a commanding 4-1 advantage in the first leg at Snapdragon Stadium, Mikey Varas’ side withstood heavy pressure from Pumas on Tuesday night at Estadio Universitario. Despite falling 1-0 in Mexico City, the MLS club moved on with a 4-2 aggregate win and now turns its focus to the next stage of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has launched a scathing attack on Joan Laporta, describing the broken relationship with Lionel Messi as "unforgivable" while promising a "three-pronged" offensive to bring the Inter Miami star back. The opposition leader claims to have knowledge that the Argentine legend would be open to a sensational return if the conditions were right.
Inter Miami are now Major League Soccer’s most valuable club, valued at a league-high $1.45 billion, according to Sportico’s latest MLS valuations. The club leads five teams worth more than $1B, ahead of LAFC ($1.4B), as total MLS franchise value climbs to $23B across 30 teams, reflecting continued growth across the league.
MLS returns with a packed schedule and familiar chaos. From stars like Messi, Rodriguez, and Son Heung-Min to the teams you can avoid, here’s who’s actually worth your weekend watch.
Marc Anthony has addressed claims that he was partly responsible for the Brooklyn Beckham wedding drama that escalated a feud in one of Britain’s most famous families. Anthony is said to have invited Victoria, the wife of Manchester United legend David, on stage for a controversial dance that left daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz and son Brooklyn feeling embarrassed.
Lionel Messi continues to plan for a future in Barcelona, according to reports in Spain, with the Argentine GOAT intending to head back to Catalunya alongside wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their three sons. Messi bid farewell to Camp Nou in emotional circumstances in 2021. He is now working on a contract through 2028 with MLS Cup winners Inter Miami.
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