MLS outfit San Diego FC have announced the acquisition of veteran striker Cedric Bakambu on a free transfer following his departure from Real Betis. The 35-year-old forward has signed a contract through the 2026 campaign with options extending to 2028, bringing extensive European experience to the club's push for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
Major Soccer League's Orange Crush have signed forward Lyle Foster on loan from Burnley FC through June 2027, with a option to make it a permanent transfer in a year's time. The deal, which was announced on the striker's 26th birthday, brings to a close weeks of speculation over his future.
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has admitted that football will always miss Lionel Messi following the Argentine's international retirement. Mourinho also addressed Julian Alvarez's situation at Atletico Madrid after a failed summer move.
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced an unprecedented nationwide tribute to honor Lionel Messi following his emotional retirement from international football. Every domestic match across the country will come to a synchronised pause this weekend to celebrate the legacy of the greatest player to ever wear the Albiceleste shirt.
The South African sensation is officially the man of the hour in Major League Soccer after being crowned Fire’s Player of the Month. The 22-year-old winger has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the United States since the World Cup resumption, proving he can compete with the very best in the business.
Reports emerging on Wednesday afternoon suggest the Burnley striker is edging closer to a surprise switch to Major League Soccer, with new suitors in the United States closing in on a potential loan agreement for the South African international.
All 27 U.S.-based MLS clubs will participate in the 2027 U.S. Open Cup, U.S. Soccer announced Wednesday morning. MLS participation in the competition has shrunk in recent years. A full slate of teams participated in 2023, but just 16 appeared in 2026. Participation might fit as an ideal run-up to the fall-spring calendar switch set for the 2027-28 campaign.
Lionel Scaloni has reportedly identified Nico Paz as the heir to Lionel Messi's iconic No. 10 jersey following the legend's retirement from international football. The 21-year-old playmaker is poised to inherit the historic shirt ahead of established senior stars if the World Cup-winning manager signs a contract extension through to 2030.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has lavished praise on Rodri following the midfielder's high-profile switch from Manchester City to Barcelona this year. The national team boss proudly compared his midfield talisman to Lionel Messi, while also taking the opportunity to pay a glowing tribute to the legendary Argentine after his recent retirement from international football.
Jose Mourinho has paid a heartfelt tribute to Lionel Messi following the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's decision to retire from international duty with Argentina. The Portuguese tactician, who frequently locked horns with the forward during his managerial career, praised his historic legacy after an extraordinary era at the highest level of world football.
Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez has shared a deeply personal and emotional tribute to Lionel Messi following the legendary forward's shock decision to retire from international football with Argentina. The midfielder, who rose to global prominence alongside his idol, expressed the profound impact the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner had on his career and life.
Lionel Messi produced a masterclass for the ages on Saturday, scoring four times to lead Inter Miami to a historic 7-1 demolition of CF Montreal. The breathtaking performance at Chase Stadium saw the Argentine icon reach yet another milestone while snapping his side’s recent winless slump in emphatic fashion.
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham could be set to expand his football club portfolio following reports linking him to a takeover bid for FC Nantes. The historic French side are currently in sporting disarray at the bottom of Ligue 2 after suffering relegation from the top flight.
Inter Miami have officially confirmed the appointment of Cristian 'Kily' Gonzalez as their new head coach, bringing an end to Guillermo Hoyos' tenure at Chase Stadium. The former Argentina international, who played with Lionel Messi, takes the reins at a critical juncture as the Herons look to snap a disappointing winless streak and solidify their post-season ambitions.
Inter Miami reportedly have a new manager. The Herons are set to hire Kily Gonzalez, a former Argentina international who has coached at three different clubs in the Argentine top flight. He succeeds interim Guillermo Hoyos, who has been in the job since the sacking of MLS Cup winning manager Javier Mascherano shortly after the start of the season.
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