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‘The MVP’ - Mascherano praises Messi after dominance in win

Lionel Messi’s hat-trick powered Inter Miami to a 5-2 road win over Nashville SC to close out the MLS regular season in style, securing third place in the Eastern Conference. The Argentine star now sits on 29 goals, strengthening his case for a second straight MVP. The two sides will meet again in the first round of the playoffs.

Messi dominates with first hat-trick of season on Decision Day

Lionel Messi closed the regular season in style, solidifying his grip on the Golden Boot with 29 goals - not that there was ever much doubt. Still, the Inter Miami star wasn’t content to coast. In what might have been his best performance of 2025, Messi put Nashville to the sword in a 5-2 win, sending a clear message to the rest of MLS ahead of the playoffs: look out.

Mascherano: Messi deserves to be the undisputed MLS MVP

Manager Javier Mascherano says the choice is simple when it comes to the MLS MVP award: Lionel Messi. The Inter Miami star has delivered a season for the ages, with 26 goals and 15 assists in 27 matches. Messi and Miami visit Nashville SC on Saturday, looking to lock up second place in the Eastern Conference and keep their title push alive.

Nashville's Surridge relishes Golden Boot battle with Messi

Nashville SC striker Sam Surridge finds himself in a remarkable MLS Golden Boot race with Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi heading into the final weekend of the regular season. The English forward's 23 goals place him just three behind the Argentine legend's league-leading 26, with LAFC's Denis Bounaga at 24 sandwiched between them.

MLS Decision Day: Messi, Luna, Aaronson jockey for position

MLS Decision Day rarely lacks drama, and this year two young USMNT players will fight to keep their seasons alive

Messi becomes all-time leader in assists at international level

Argentina captain Lionel Messi provided two assists in the 6-0 win over Puerto Rico, reaching 60 total to surpass Neymar (58) and Landon Donovan (58) as the top assist-maker in men’s international football history. Messi is also just two assists away from 400 in his professional career. Argentina wrapped up their U.S. tour with another dominant performance in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Surridge, Schwake heroics secure Open Cup for Nashville

Nashville SC captured the first championship in Tennessee professional sports history on Wednesday night, edging Austin FC 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup final. Sam Surridge’s second-half strike made the difference in a rather testy contest, with Nashville digging deep to protect their lead at Austin's Q2 Stadium and seal a landmark title.

Nashville, Austin both vie for first trophy in Open Cup final

Both U.S. Open Cup finalists are relatively recent MLS additions, and both have a chance to claim their first trophy

Golden Boot battle with Messi feels ‘surreal’ to MLS rival

Sam Surridge admits that it feels “surreal” to be involved in an MLS Golden Boot battle with Argentine GOAT Lionel Messi. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is maintaining remarkable individual standards at Inter Miami, but former Nottingham Forest striker Surridge is keeping pace with the South American superstar when it comes to prolific strike rates in 2025.

Fodrey scores late winner to send Austin FC to U.S. Open Cup final

Austin FC and Nashville SC each booked their first U.S. Open Cup Final appearances on a dramatic semifinal night. In St. Paul, CJ Fodrey’s 120th-minute strike gave Austin a 2-1 extra-time win over Minnesota United, while in Nashville, Sam Surridge fired a hat trick to lead the Boys in Gold past Philadelphia Union 3-1 at GEODIS Park.

Power Rankings: Messi brings Miami to life, East to go to wire

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Power Rankings: Messi-less Miami fall, Zaha back to best

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Messi, Almada, and MLS's top-10 DP signings of past five years

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How MLS resurrected nomadic careers of several All-Stars

As All-Star selections proved, MLS provides an ideal environment for Europeans in mid-20s to discover their best soccer

MLS Power Rankings: Miami fall flat without suspended Messi

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WATCH: San Diego FC host one of the iconic stars from The Office

Brian Baumgartner, aka Kevin Malone from the hit show The Office, made a surprise appearance at Snapdragon Stadium as San Diego FC's special pre-match guest

The Kickoff: Zaha fuels CLT run, SC and Nashville clash

GOAL takes a look at some of the major MLS storylines emerging ahead of Matchday 27

MLS Eastern Conference grades: Messi, Miami near top

GOAL grades each Eastern Conference team, just past the halfway point of the regular season

Messi named MLS Player of the Matchday for goal-scoring run

The Argentine forward has been named MLS’s Player of the Matchday for Matchdays 23 and 24 of the 2025 MLS season after his remarkable scoring run

MLS Power Rankings: Messi has Miami right back in contention

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Mascherano: Messi breaking records every three days at Miami

Lionel Messi made MLS history by scoring two goals in five straight matches - an unprecedented feat in the league.

Messi bags brace for fifth-straight game as Miami win big

Messi's streak of scoring two or more goals has now extended to five games as Inter Miami pick up another win

WATCH: Messi delivers stunning free-kick against Nashville SC

Inter Miami captain demonstrated his set-piece mastery once again, scoring a precision free-kick in the 17th minute put his side 1-0 up Nashville SC

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Mascherano plays down De Paul, Rodríguez to Miami rumors

The Inter Miami coach addressed speculation surrounding potential reinforcements but made it clear no deals are in place

The Kickoff: Messi's Miami face test, Hell is Real returns

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📽️ | MLS star Mukhtar leads entire Nashville team in Jota celebration

In a heartwarming gesture, MLS star Hany Mukhtar led entire Nashville team to do Diogo Jota celebration after scoring match-winning penalty against Philadelphia Union on Saturday. Mukhtar paid tribute to Liverpool star Jota, who, along with his younger brother Andre Silva, tragically passed away aged 28 on July 3 after a horrific car crash in Spain.

Frequently asked questions

A young group of players who lived around Marabastad in Pretoria, most notably Frank Motsepe, Roy Fischer, Ingle Singh and Bernard Hartze, formed the club in the 1960s.

Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe bought into Sundowns in 2003 and less than a year later raised his stake from 51% to 100% and renamed the club 'Mamelodi' Sundowns.

The club play home games at either Loftus Versfeld Stadium in central Pretoria, or Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.

The club have a variety of nicknames, including: Bafana ba Style, Masandawana, Ka bo Yellow, Shoe Shine and Piano, and The Brazilians.

31 domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (2016), one Caf Super Cup (2017) and the African Football League (2023)

The club have won a total of 17 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (14) and NSL (3).

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