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Messi will 'easily' make 2026 World Cup with Argentina

Lionel Messi’s presence at the 2026 World Cup has been called into question, but Argentina team-mate Cristian Romero claims the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will “easily” make it to that event. The all-time great has, at 38 years of age, conceded that fitness concerns could lead to him missing out on the defence of a global title in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Mbappe sent Messi reality check by Marseille rival

Kylian Mbappe received a Lionel Messi reality check from Leonardo Balerdi ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League opener against Marseille. Balerdi believes that Argentina team-mate Messi "will be the best player in the world until he retires", though he does admit Kylian Mbappe is among the top players in the game right now.

USMNT x MLS: Aaronson delivers in clutch for Colorado Rapids

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in MLS, including Aaronson sealing his first win with the Rapids

Revolution dismiss Porter after two disappointing seasons

The New England Revolution parted ways with manager Caleb Porter after a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC extended the club’s winless streak to three games, the club announced Monday. Porter arrived with high expectations as a two-time MLS Cup winner with Portland and Columbus, but the Revolution never emerged as contenders during his tenure.

Messi tops EA FC 26 MLS ratings, Son second with 85

EA Sports released the official ratings for MLS players in the upcoming EA FC 26, with Inter Miami's Lionel Messi continuing his reign as the highest-rated player in the league at 86 overall. The Argentine superstar's is followed closely by LAFC's summer signing Son Heung-min, who enters the game with an 85 rating.

'Antics that are crap' - Why Rossi wouldn’t pay to watch Suarez

Giuseppe Rossi is an admirer of Luis Suarez’s on-field ability, but admits that some of the Uruguayan’s antics “are crap”. With that in mind, the forward who spent time with Manchester United, Newcastle, Villarreal and in MLS during his playing days has explained why he would not pay to watch the Inter Miami striker in action the next time that he passes through New York.

‘Unfortunate’ - Messi defended after terrible Panenka penalty

Lionel Messi has been defended by Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano after missing a penalty against Charlotte. Having been handed a golden opportunity to open the scoring in the Herons’ latest MLS fixture, their talismanic skipper saw a woeful Panenka attempt easily kept out by Kristijan Kahlina - who barely had to move in order to make a notable save.

'Can’t just focus on the penalty'- Mascherano defends Messi

Inter Miami returned to MLS action with a heavy 3-0 defeat away at Charlotte FC, as Lionel Messi missed a Panenka-style penalty with the score still at 0-0. Dean Smith’s side celebrated their ninth straight win, climbing to third place in the Eastern Conference with 53 points, while Miami sits eighth with 46.

Muller shouts out Kane after scoring first MLS hat-trick

Thomas Muller channelled his inner Harry Kane as he paid tribute to his former Bayern Munich team-mate after scoring his first hat-trick for new club Vancouver Whitecaps, who demolished Philadelphia Union 7-0 in Major League Soccer. Since completing a free transfer to Vancouver this summer, the Germany legend has appeared in three matches in MLS and has four goals to his name.

Aaronson embraces expectations as Colorado's marquee player

EXCLUSIVE: GOAL sat down with the midfielder to discuss his record move, challenges of Europe and his USMNT ambitions

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Son joins LAFC fantasy football league but admits to being confused

Son Heung-Min shared his experience participating in LAFC's player-run fantasy football league despite his complete unfamiliarity with American football. The South Korean superstar admitted virtually no understanding of the sport or its fantasy counterpart.

Messi rues missed penalty as Charlotte dominates Inter Miami

Messi was largely contained by Charlotte and Miami looked rudderless without suspended striker Suarez on the pitch

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Mascherano confirms Messi will play against Charlotte FC

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed Friday that Lionel Messi is fully fit and ready to feature against Charlotte FC this weekend as MLS resumes following the international break. The Miami manager confirmed that Messi trained with the first team following his return from World Cup qualification duty with Argentina.

'Villains of this league' - Edu on suspended Suarez and Miami

Mic'd Up: Edu says Suarez deserved harsher MLS punishment, hails Son and Thomas Müller for approach to MLS moves

'Better than Kane' - Potential world-beater in U.S. second tier

Ex-USMNT ace Brad Friedel says a star in America's second tier was "better than Harry Kane", with caution being urged when it comes to Cavan Sullivan.

Martino explains Miami exit, says he's open to MLS return

Martino insists his exit was for personal reasons, highlighted improvements MLS needs to make the league grow

Lalas deems Suarez’s MLS suspension adequate

The former MLS defender has offered his assessment of the forward's punishment following his spitting incident, suggesting the ban was appropriate

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Sancho to end up in MLS?! Man Utd flop interested in US switch

Jadon Sancho could reportedly end up in MLS as the Manchester United flop is interested in a stateside switch in the future after sealing his loan to Aston Villa. When United splashed £73 million ($99m) to prise him away from Borussia Dortmund in 2021, the winger was hailed as the missing piece of their attacking puzzle. Sancho himself called it “a dream come true.” Fast forward three years, and that dream has dissolved into a prolonged nightmare.