Rodrigo De Paul produced a moment of magic on the pitch and a touching gesture off it during Inter Miami’s recent Leagues Cup clash against Monterrey. The midfielder used his scoring moment to send a powerful message of support to his close friend and teammate Lionel Messi during a difficult period for the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
While MLS has dominated the previous League Cup tournaments, this year's edition has shown some fightback from Liga MX sides as both Inter Miami and Orlando City suffered losses.
Jorge Messi, the father and long-time representative of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 following a long illness. The businessman passed away on Friday in a hospital in his native Rosario, according to local reports.
Harry Kane could move to MLS “when he’s 35”, former Bayern Munich star Dietmar Hamann has told GOAL, while a return to England is also expected to form part of the record-setting striker’s future. For now, the prolific frontman - on the back of two Bundesliga title wins in Germany - is expected to extend a contract at the Allianz Arena that has just 12 months left to run.
Lionel Messi has decisively dismissed speculation linking his eldest son, Thiago, with a return to Barcelona's La Masia academy. Ahead of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup fixture against Atletico San Luis, the Argentine legend delivered a blunt one-word response to clarify that the 13-year-old midfielder will remain in Florida to continue his development.
Lionel Messi marked his first start since the World Cup with two goals and an assist as Inter Miami defeated Atletico de San Luis 4-2. The Argentine star inspired his side to a Leagues Cup victory despite Luis Suarez serving a tournament-wide suspension.
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