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MLS salaries: Messi on top at $20M, Son ranks second

The MLSPA revealed MLS player salaries for 2025, and for the third straight year, Inter Miami's Lionel Messi is the highest paid player in the league. The report offered insight into new additions, including LAFC's Son Heung-Min, Messi's teammate Rodrigo De Paul, the Vancouver Whitecaps' Thomas Muller, and Colorado Rapids' Paxten Aaronson.

Messi's critique of MLS salary cap self-serving, but accurate

Messi's message on MLS salary restrictions might be self-serving, but the larger point about change rings true

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Saudi chief claims they turned down Messi

A senior sports official claims that Saudi Arabia has turned down an offer to sign Lionel Messi on a short-term stint ahead of the World Cup. The MLS season is currently at its playoff stage and will run until early December, and is expected to return again next February for the 2026 season. The season will then go on a break next summer for the showpiece event before resuming in August.

Mbappe not to blame for Champions League failure at PSG, says Verratti

Former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti believes that Kylian Mbappe's departure to Real Madrid did not play a role in Les Parisiens' historic 2024-25 campaign, which ended with Champions League glory. The Italian midfielder defended the 26-year-old Frenchman's accomplishments in Paris and reflected on the team's failure to win the European crown with Lionel Messi and Neymar.

'It's tough' - Messi's heartfelt admission about Busquets and Alba

Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba have both confirmed they will retire at the end of the MLS season. The former Barcelona pair moved to Inter Miami in 2023, where they linked up with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. However, in the midst of the playoffs, Messi has made a heartfelt admission as the curtain falls on the Spanish pair's playing career, which could be over in the next week or so.

'We're prepared to fight' - Messi says Miami learned lessons

Lionel Messi acknowledged that Inter Miami’s defensive lapses proved costly in their 2024 MLS first-round playoff loss to Atlanta United. Reflecting on that setback, the Miami superstar said the team has made progress under first-year head coach Javier Mascherano, as Miami opened the 2025 MLS playoffs with victory over Nashville SC.

The Rondo: MLS postseason madness, and Messi's MVP bid

It's been a drama-filled week for MLS, with playoff madness, coaching changes and debate over MVP and other league awards

Messi pays tribute to 'idol' Maradona as he picks out sporting GOATS

Lionel Messi has revealed his GOATS from basketball and tennis while describing Argentina legend Diego Maradona as his "greatest idol". The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner reflected on the various icons who helped inspire his journey from a boy in Rosario to a global superstar. In his eyes, no one stands taller in the football world than Maradona, the legendary forward who inspired the Albiceleste to the 1986 World Cup.

Messi calls for change to MLS transfer rules

Lionel Messi has urged MLS chiefs to overhaul the league's transfer rules to continue the rapid growth of the competition and bring more of the world’s best players to the United States. The Inter Miami star wants wide-sweeping changes to the Roster Rules, which are often seen as archaic and cumbersome, and have been accused of holding back MLS teams from buying top-tier world talent.

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Messi issues definitive statement on 2026 World Cup participation

Lionel Messi has revealed the key criteria that will determine whether or not he lines up for defending champions Argentina at next year’s World Cup. The virtuoso forward is enjoying life in America with Inter Miami, but will turn 39 during next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and his inclusion in the Argentina squad is not guaranteed.

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The Rondo: Will Messi make his 18th FIFPRO Men's World 11?

GOAL US writers discuss FIFPRO World 11 nominees, with plenty of obvious selections shortlisted, but some big names missing

Ageless Messi & Ronaldo named as finalists for FIFPRO World 11

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue to defy age and expectations after being named among the 26 finalists for the 2025 Men’s FIFPRO World 11 on Monday. The Argentina and Portugal superstars have been rewarded for their efforts in 2024-25 by being included on the star-studded list alongside Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal.

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Why rivals preferred facing PSG of Messi, Neymar & Mbappe

Brest boss Eric Roy has explained why rivals preferred to face the Paris Saint-Germain of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe rather than Luis Enrique’s class of 2025. The Ligue 1 giants mimicked the ‘Galactico’ recruitment model of Real Madrid at one point, as they assembled a squad of superstars, but are now considered to be more of a complete unit.

Messi reunion & reforming MSN one of two options for Neymar

A reunion with Lionel Messi in MLS that could see Barcelona’s fabled ‘MSN’ strike force reformed at Inter Miami is one of two options available to Neymar as he mulls over his future. The Brazilian superstar is approaching the end of his current contract at Santos, with a big decision on what happens next needing to be made before 2025 comes to a close.

'Gives us extra motivation' - De Paul on Messi's extension

Following Inter Miami’s 3-1 win over Nashville SC in Game 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs, Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul - Messi’s longtime national team teammate - praised the captain’s influence and form. He added that Messi’s decision to remain with the Herons beyond this season has given the squad an extra spark heading into the postseason.

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Beckham sends emotional message to Messi after Miami extension

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has penned a heartfelt message for Lionel Messi after the Argentine GOAT shut down speculation about his future by signing a new three-year contract with the MLS outfit. The forward has shown no signs of slowing down despite turning 38 in June and has already racked up a sensational 39 goals in 44 matches while setting up 19 more to inspire the Herons to an assured playoff spot.

Frequently asked questions

: Jadon Sancho plays as a winger for his new club Chelsea, who signed him on loan from Manchester United in the summer of 2024.
: Jadon Sancho was born in Camberwell, Greater London, in England.
: Jadon Sancho wears the No. 19 jersey at Chelsea and started his new chapter by assisting Christopher Nkunku's winning goal against Bournemouth. His performance off the bench on his Chelsea debut earned him the Man of the Match award.
: Jadon Sancho is 1.80m (5ft 11in) tall. He possesses quick feet and is blessed with acceleration which allows him to separate himself from his marker.
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: Jadon Sancho joined Watford in 2007 at the age of seven. After spending almost eight years with Watford, Sancho moved to Manchester City in 2015, at the age of 14.
: Yes, Jadon Sancho is a father to a young girl, but has neither disclosed his daughter's name, nor the name of his child's mother.
: Jadon Sancho is yet to get married and has also kept his private life under wraps.

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