Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz must put disputes with their federation behind them and get star striker Khadija Shaw firing if they are to win a match at the Women’s World Cup for the first time. The disputes, which became very public, emerged after frustration over a lack of friendly games in the build-up to the tournament. The team […]
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Leagues Cup: Messi set for Inter Miami debut but maybe off the bench
Lionel Messi should make his debut for Inter Miami against Mexican club Cruz Azul on Friday but the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner may be limited to a role off the bench. The Argentine arrived in South Florida last week to a wave of enthusiasm and was presented to fans at a special stadium event on […]
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David Beckham: Messi will need time to adapt to MLS
David Beckham believes Lionel Messi will need time to adapt to Major League Soccer, even though the standard of play is at a “different level” from the European game. Beckham, the Inter Miami co-owner and former England star, watched Messi take part in his first training session for the club on Tuesday after signing a […]
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Don Garber: MLS's Messi-led global push undeterred by Saudi spending spree
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said Saudi Arabia’s big spending on international players won’t hamper his league’s plans for a global push after the arrival of Lionel Messi. Messi signed for Inter Miami on Saturday, completing his move to MLS, after he turned down a huge offer to move to the Saudi Professional League. […]
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MLS Saturday: Inter Miami sinks to rock bottom
Inter Miami’s winless run extended to 11 games with a 3-0 defeat at St. Louis City on Saturday, leaving the Herons rock bottom of Major League Soccer. Miami confirmed the arrival of Lionel Messi hours before the game kicked off, but that couldn’t inspire Gerardo Martino‘s team to victory as it suffered its 14th […]
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Haiti makes World Cup debut against all odds
When Haiti plays England in Brisbane in its Women’s World Cup debut this month, it will mark the culmination of a long and arduous journey against adversity. While many teams in women’s soccer fight for recognition and resources, the Haitians have had to overcome the additional challenges that have afflicted the Caribbean nation. Haiti […]
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Gold Cup: Panama presents tough final test for Lozano's Mexico
Mexico is aiming for a record-extending ninth Gold Cup title when it faces Panama in Sunday’s final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and a victory would be particularly sweet for interim coach Jaime Lozano. Lozano, known to fans of El Tri as ‘Jimmy,’ was handed the reins of the team for […]
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Messi set for busy, hype-packed first week
Lionel Messi‘s hopes of enjoying a quieter life in Florida for the final years of his career may prove to be wishful thinking with the Argentine star already lined up for a whole series of publicity events. Messi will take part in a glitzy presentation at the club’s stadium on Sunday that has been branded […]
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Messi has landed
Argentine star Lionel Messi landed in Florida on Tuesday ahead of putting the final touches on his move to Inter Miami. Argentine television footage showed Messi, with members of his family, walking off a private jet at a small, executive airport adjacent to Inter Miami’s stadium in Fort Lauderdale. The World Cup champion is expected […]
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MLS Saturday: FC Cincinnati rallies for point, St. Louis powers on in the West
Eastern Conference leader FC Cincinnati had to fight back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer on Saturday. In the Western Conference, leader St. Louis City and the second-place Seattle Sounders both enjoyed victories but defending champion LAFC was held at home to San Jose — […]