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David Beckham's son, Cruz, to participate in $1million The Soccer Tournament this summer in North Carolina... with one of his dad's former MLS teammates!
28/02/24 16:30
David Beckham's son, Cruz, is the latest addition to The Soccer Tournament, the competition announced on Wednesday. Last summer, participants in the inaugural 7-on-7 event included former USA internationals DaMarcus Beasley and Jermaine Johnson, and even NBA legend Steve Nash. And now 19-year-old Cruz is set to suit up for Saturdays Football in the $1million, winner-takes-all tournament which takes place in Cary, NC....read
LA Galaxy star responds to claims that Lionel Messi REFUSED to give him his shirt after appearing to be snubbed following ill-tempered 1-1 draw with Inter Miami
28/02/24 12:55LA Galaxy defender Eriq Zavaleta has responded to claims that Lionel Messi deliberately snubbed him after his side's 1-1 draw with Inter Miami on Sunday.Apple's Vision Pro headset 'could allow fans to virtually stand NEXT to Lionel Messi on the field for MLS games' - and stunning new access may be available in WEEKS
27/02/24 15:32Lionel Messi has dramatically changed the landscape of MLS - and he could soon help revolutionize how soccer fans are able to watch the league.Philippe Coutinho gives cryptic response about possible reunion with ex-Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami... with the Brazilian facing uncertain future at Aston Villa
27/02/24 09:13The Brazilian - who is currently on loan at Qatari outfit Al-Duhali from Aston Villa - is facing an uncertain future at Villa Park, with his contract set to expire in 2026.Kevin De Bruyne could follow Lionel Messi to the States as the Manchester City star 'would prefer to end his career in MLS than in Saudi Arabia' - despite reported interest from the Middle East
27/02/24 06:05According to The Athletic, the 32-year-old Belgian is starting to ponder his options for when his deal at the Etihad runs out in 2025. He could stay and sign an extension at City or move abroad.Lionel Messi celebrates with wife Antonela Roccuzzo on her birthday as the soccer legend pays tribute to his 'princess'... one day after rescuing Inter Miami with a last-minute goal against LA Galaxy
27/02/24 04:22Messi celebrated his childhood sweetheart Antonela's 36th birthday with their three sons - Thiago, 11, Matteo, 8, and Ciro 5 - as they got around a birthday cake, balloons and a sign of Pocahontas!Manchester United assistant Eric Ramsay is appointed Minnesota United head coach as the 32-year-old becomes the youngest boss in MLS: 'I thank the club for putting faith in me'
26/02/24 23:39'I'm incredibly excited to be joining a club with such a strong football culture, a fanatic fan base, and a brilliant infrastructure,' Ramsay said .Victoria Beckham wishes Lionel Messi's gorgeous wife Antonela Roccuzzo a happy birthday as her fellow Inter Miami WAGs also share celebratory posts to Instagram
26/02/24 19:07The Argentine, who has lived in Florida since her husband's move to David Beckham 's MLS side Inter Miami last summer, received many well wishes from friends, including Victoria.Kim Kardashian is blasted over clip of son Saint, 8, walking out with Lionel Messi ahead of Inter Miami's tie against LA Galaxy instead of a 'less fortunate kid': 'What money can buy'
26/02/24 14:46The reality TV star's eldest son with ex-husband and rapper Kanye West held Messi's hand as they walked out onto the field ahead of Inter Miami's MLS clash against LA Galaxy, which ended 1-1.David Beckham watches Inter Miami from a suite with sons Brooklyn and Cruz as he is spotted appearing NOT to celebrate Messi's stoppage-time equaliser against LA Galaxy
26/02/24 10:44David Beckham was spotted leaving the Dignity Stadium in Carson, California, after he failed to appear to celebrate his team's stoppage-time equalizer.David Beckham appears NOT to celebrate Lionel Messi's stoppage-time equalizer against LA Galaxy... but was Inter Miami co-owner just being respectful to his former MLS team?
26/02/24 05:29After Messi turned home a pullback from Jordi Alba, Beckham's box exploded with emotion, with those around the Miami co-owner on their feet, celebrating with one another.LA Galaxy 1-1 Inter Miami: Lionel Messi RESCUES Tata Martino's side with heroic stoppage-time equalizer... after hosts were reduced to 10 men following Dejan Joveljic opener
26/02/24 04:15Joveljic opened the scoring for the hosts with 15 minutes to play, yet when teammate Marco Delgado saw red 13 minutes later Miami were offered a late lifeline before stoppage time.Halle Berry, Novak Djokovic and NFL stars including Puka Nacua among the celebrities at LA Galaxy to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi with Inter Miami in town for MLS showdown
26/02/24 02:12Hollywood legend Halle Berry and her partner, the singer-songwriter Van Hunt, were among the crowd for the MLS game between Miami and LA Galaxy.Lionel Messi STARTS vs. LA Galaxy as Inter Miami eyes second straight MLS win to start 2024... with Luis Suarez also in the XI despite injury scare in season opener
26/02/24 01:13Lionel Messi starts for Inter Miami in Sunday's road game at LA Galaxy - with Luis Suarez also included in the XI despite suffering an injury scare in the team's opening-night win.David Beckham returns to LA Galaxy as Inter Miami co-owner watches Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Co take on his former club
26/02/24 00:56Beckham enjoyed five years as a Galaxy player at the back end of his career, helping the club win two MLS Cups before heading to Paris Saint-Germain for the final stop of his career.Phil Neville's MLS return gets off to the perfect start with his Portland Timbers beating the Colorado Rapids 4-1 as he looks to salvage his reputation after Inter Miami sacking
25/02/24 06:16The win comes as Neville's first since getting sacked by his former teammate David Beckham at Inter Miami. His firing in June happened a month before the Herons landed Lionel Messi.Looking for a new coach? LAFC co-owner Will Ferrell chats with Ted Lasso's Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt during his team's 2-1 win over the Seattle Sounders
25/02/24 01:30They were first featured when LAFC scored the opening goal right before halftime. Ten minutes into the second half, LAFC doubled their lead as the broadcast once again showed Ferrell and Hunt.Hugo Lloris makes HUGE save two minutes into his MLS debut as LAFC secure 2-1 win over rival Seattle Sounders on opening weekend
24/02/24 23:55Within two minutes from opening whistle, the 37-year-old spoiled the first opportunity of the match while keeping a clean sheet for LAFC.Hugo Lloris begins life in LA, a Jurgen Klopp protege bids to bring New York Red Bulls success... and an ex-Manchester United No 2 is rebuilding Colorado Rapids: Six reasons - aside from Lionel Messi! - to get excited by Major League Soccer's return
24/02/24 12:25Plenty of attention is being given to Lionel Messi and Inter Miami as Major League Soccer's season begins. Here's a look at six other reasons while the league returning is so exciting.Lionel Messi and Inter Miami sweep top 10 of average ticket prices for MLS games this season... with fans paying up to $790,000 for Sunday's game against LA Galaxy
23/02/24 23:49Lionel Messi and his teammates hold a clean sweep of the top 10 most expensive average tickets in the league for game this season.Manchester United assistant Eric Ramsay WILL be in the dugout for game vs. Fulham on Saturday... despite Erik ten Hag's coach 'agreeing to join MLS team Minnesota United'
23/02/24 12:54Manchester United coach Eric Ramsay has reportedly sealed a move to take over at Minnesota United - but he will be in the dugout for Saturday's game against Fulham .Manchester United's assistant coach Eric Ramsay 'agrees deal to become Minnesota United's new head coach'... but he won't join until after they've played rivals Man City on March 3
22/02/24 23:39Just two days before the start of their season, Minnesota United seem to have found the man to lead them as head coach.MLS clubs told to follow Inter Miami's lead and sign MORE stars like Lionel Messi by the head of AppleTV - after they splashed out $2.5BILLION on 10-year broadcasting deal... and still won't say how many viewers they get!
22/02/24 22:14The executive in charge of Apple TV's collaboration with MLS is asking clubs to sign more top stars and follow the lead of Inter Miami's deal with Lionel Messi.Robert Taylor reacts to 'insane' Lionel Messi skill after Inter Miami star chipped the ball over injured player on the ground in win over Real Salt Lake City: 'I couldn't believe he did that'
22/02/24 16:12Miami kicked off the 2024 MLS season in style at their newly-named Chase Stadium, where they cruised past Real Salt Lake thanks to goals from Taylor and Diego Gomez.Chad Johnson meets Lionel Messi again after Inter Miami's MLS opener vs Real Salt Lake City... as the former NFL star shares then-and-now photos 18 years on from first encounter
22/02/24 14:11Messi and Inter Miami successfully got their 2024 MLS season up and running against Real Salt Lake City, cruising to a 2-0 victory to open their account in style.Lionel Messi has 'magnificent' free-kick blocked on the LINE by header as Inter Miami claim 2-0 win in first game of MLS season... with fans joking Real Salt Lake were 'playing like in FIFA' with men on the line to deny him
22/02/24 10:22The Argentine's effort from 25 yards was destined for the top corner but defender Justen Glad was on hand to bop it away.Tata Martino dismisses talk of resting Luis Suarez against LA Galaxy on Sunday, despite star's noticeable limp during Inter Miami's 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake amid ongoing knee problem
22/02/24 05:43Inter Miami manager Tata Martino refused to discuss resting Luiz Suarez for Sunday's game against LA Galaxy, despite the striker's ongoing battle with a knee problem.MLS teams 'CAN beat' Inter Miami this season, insists Taylor Twellman after Lionel Messi and Co stumbled to a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake in their season opener
22/02/24 05:20'Not many teams will be watching this tonight and think 'there is no way we can beat Inter Miami,'' Twellman said on commentary. 'The amount of chances Salt Lake have had,' he continued.Inter Miami 2-0 Real Salt Lake: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and David Beckham's star-studded squad seal a hard-fought win on MLS' opening night
22/02/24 03:06JAKE NISSE AT CHASE STADIUM: The Herons got their season off to a winning start as they beat their visitors 2-0 and mostly looked the part of the MLS Cup contenders they're being billed as.Lionel Messi stuns fans with 'absolutely ridiculous' skill after he chipped the ball over an injured rival on the ground before shooting in Inter Miami's MLS opener: 'That was insanity'
22/02/24 02:18The Argentine started alongside former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez for the first time in MLS at Chase Stadium and they dominated the first half against Real Salt Lake .Will Smith and David Beckham laugh together and embrace as Hollywood star watches Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on the opening night of the MLS season
22/02/24 01:27Smith and Beckham are long-term friends and the Englishman recently shed light on the star-studded welcome party Smith and Tom Cruise threw for him when he first moved to Los Angeles in 2007.David Beckham hugs Lionel Messi's wife Antonela and father Jorge in their suite ahead of Inter Miami's highly-anticipated MLS season opener against Real Salt Lake
22/02/24 01:17On Wednesday, Beckham was seen hugging Roccuzzo and Jorge at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Messi's sons Thiago, Mateo and Ciro were also hanging out in the suite.This Morning TV doctor who had sex with vulnerable patient in exchange for botox was a 'freeloader' who didn't want to pay for her OnlyFans services, tribunal hears
21/02/24 17:33A TV doctor who allegedly gave a patient botox treatment in exchange for sex was a 'freeloader' who didn't want to pay for her explicit OnlyFans services, a medical tribunal has heard.Lionel Messi can make Inter Miami Major League Soccer's answer to Kansas City Chiefs and New York Yankees, says league chief Don Garber - with World Cup winner kick-starting 2024 season tonight vs. Real Salt Lake
21/02/24 17:27MLS commissioner Don Garber is not concerned that Inter Miami's rapid exposure will overshadow the rest of the league. In fact, he thinks a superteam will attract fans even more.Emil Forsberg raring to go in New York as Red Bulls' new star signing opens up on replacing Sean Nealis as captain, being impressed in preseason... and his plan to get the best out of their misfiring strikers: 'I WILL find them'
21/02/24 17:03OLIVER SALT AT RED BULL ARENA: As he prepared to embark on a culture shift both on and off the field this year, Emil Forsberg was told to keep an open mind when going from Europe to America.Jordi Alba claims he and Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami at a 'delicate moment' with team last in Eastern Conference before transforming it into Leagues Cup winners - and the next target is MLS Cup glory: 'I'd stay in Barcelona if I didn't want to win'
21/02/24 16:17After winning the Leagues Cup, expectations are high for Jordi Alba, Lionel Messi and the rest of Inter Miami. The lofty goals come after the Spanish star claims it was a 'delicate moment' for the team.Robert Lewandowski and Antoine Griezmann could join MLS teams in the summer, claims Taylor Twellman - as he predicts MLS will change roster rules by 2026 World Cup to allow clubs to splash more cash
21/02/24 12:29EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: MLS could welcome some massive new stars this summer, Taylor Twellman has claimed, with Robert Lewandowski and Antoine Griezmann being named as potential arrivals.Crunch time for Messi and MLS: Inter Miami's season starts tonight after a disastrous world tour... but now David Beckham's all-star cast NEED success after spending big on Suarez and Co
21/02/24 12:23The last time we saw Lionel Messi face an MLS side in South Florida, the mood around Inter Miami was noticeably lighter. But the team's preseason was at best choppy, and at worst a disaster.Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake concedes SHOCKING own goal as he bizarrely jumps away from the ball during MLS side's win at the CONCACAF Champions Cup
21/02/24 06:20Union goalkeeper Andre Blake surrendered a mind-blowing own goal during his team's 3-2 win over Costa Rican minnows Deportivo Saprissa in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.MLS releases hilarious Love Island-inspired promo video for 2024 season... as famous UK narrator Iain Stirling jokes about 'hot new Argentinian' Lionel Messi entering the league: 'We'd like to pull you for a chat'
20/02/24 18:33Messi and Inter Miami are set to kick off the new campaign on Wednesday night, when they take on Real Salt Lake City at their newly-named Chase Stadium.Lionel Messi ready to play 90 minutes for Inter Miami vs Real Salt Lake in MLS season-opener, says coach Tata Martino - despite Argentina star's injury woes sending preseason tour into chaos
20/02/24 18:23Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will be set to play a full 90 minute match in Major League Soccer's season opener against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night.Olivier Giroud 'wants a dream move to Major League Soccer' this summer with teams already making contact with the AC Milan star over a move - but UAE clubs 'are also in the running'
20/02/24 17:26AC Milan star Olivier Giroud is being contacted for a possible move to MLS or the UAE. Giroud's contract with the Rossoneri ends this June and his next steps aren't clear.Inter Miami's home venue is set to be renamed after agreeing a new multi-year deal with JPMorgan Chase - with its Auto Nation DRV PNK Stadium signage ripped down on the eve of Lionel Messi and co's season opener
20/02/24 15:35On the eve of Lionel Messi and co's season opener, the Fort Lauderdale venue was stripped of its old Auto Nation DRV PNK Stadium signage and rechristened Chase Stadium.Inter Miami is not going to stop signing superstars to join Lionel Messi, MLS commissioner Don Garber believes, as Luis Suarez prepares for first season with Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets
20/02/24 02:14Inter Miami is showing no signs of stopping its pursuit of soccer superstars, MLS commissioner Don Garber has claimed ahead of Lionel Messi 's first full season in the US.Manchester United coach Eric Ramsay 'approached to become Minnesota United manager' as MLS club seeks replacement for interim who quit seven weeks before season opener
19/02/24 13:52The MLS club are still scrambling to appoint a new manager just five days before their season opener against Austin FC after interim Sean McAuley quit to join Indy Eleven last month.REVEALED: The Inter Miami player with an Olympian father who is richer than Lionel Messi - despite being just 23 years old!
19/02/24 13:35After a remarkable career that has seen him win the World Cup, Copa America, 10 LaLiga titles and eight Ballon d'Ors, Messi has raked in a fortune of a reported $650m - but it is dwarfed by a teammate.Luis Suarez reveals he nearly signed for Real Madrid in 2014 with Karim Benzema 'on the brink of joining Arsenal' - and explains why the LaLiga giants 'lowered their interest in him' ahead of his dream move to Barcelona
18/02/24 14:50Luis Suarez has revealed he almost joined Real Madrid before the 2014 World Cup before his eventual move to Barcelona from Liverpool.MLS risks starting the new season with replacement referees after officials voted overwhelmingly to reject a new CBA ahead off kickoff in FOUR DAYS
17/02/24 16:42Major League Soccer will likely start the season with replacement referees after the Professional Soccer Referees Association overwhelmingly voted to reject a new pay agreement.Thousands of wealthy Californians are fleeing to celeb haven dubbed the 'Beverly Hills of Arizona', where homes cost as much as $75 MILLION, to escape soaring crime and high taxes
17/02/24 13:59Sitting between Phoenix and Scotsdale, Paradise Valley is Arizona's wealthiest municipality, with the average home costing an eye-watering $2.87 million.Inside Lionel Messi's winter break: Inter Miami star saw his cardboard cutout decapitated as he left fans 'heartbroken' over pre-season no show, but he did turn up for his Super Bowl commerical... and even had time to christen a £1.5bn ship!
17/02/24 11:37After a stunning impact at the back end of the 2023 season - which saw Inter Miami win their first ever trophy with the Leagues Cup - the eyeballs and attention on US football has only increased.Lionel Messi's reunion with childhood club Newell's Old Boys ends in 1-1 draw with Inter Miami as MLS team wraps up hectic preseason with just one win
16/02/24 02:37Lionel Messi's reunion with his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys ended in a 1-1 draw on Thursday night. Messi, who joined Inter Miami last summer, played at Newell's for five years.Lionel Messi and Inter Miami arrive at DRV PNK Stadium for friendly against Newell's Old Boys... with World Cup winner STARTING vs. boyhood club
16/02/24 00:23Lionel Messi and the rest of the Inter Miami squad have arrived at DRV PNK Stadium ahead of Thursday's friendly against Messi's boyhood club Newell's Old Boys.Kansas City shooting may scare off 2026 World Cup visitors
15/02/24 18:16In the aftermath of yet another horrific mass shooting in the United States, American soccer analyst Taylor Twellman believes the country's history of violence could dissuade visitors.Kansas City shooting may scare visitors off from visiting the United States for 2026 World Cup, says Taylor Twellman - with Chiefs' Arrowhead Stadium hosting six games: 'Why would a visitor feel safe?!'
15/02/24 17:46In the aftermath of yet another horrific mass shooting in the United States, American soccer analyst Taylor Twellman believes the country's history of violence could dissuade visitors.Inter Miami star Sergio Busquets will MISS tonight's game against Lionel Messi's childhood team Newell's Old Boys - but will be ready to start MLS opener vs. Real Salt Lake next week
15/02/24 15:31'If the league started tomorrow, [Busquets] could play. But he won't play,' Martino said of the Newell's game. 'We're saving him and getting him ready for next Wednesday's match.'Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are 'screwed' says unnamed MLS executive as David Beckham's franchise must find more allocation money or sell players to be roster compliant for the new season
14/02/24 21:00Major League Soccer's salary structure is apparently coming back to bite its premiere franchise as Inter Miami will need to do more work to become compliant before the club's season starts next week.Kansas City Chiefs star Harrison Butker is gunning for his third Super Bowl... but grew up wanting to play in the Premier League and loves Steven Gerrard
11/02/24 13:58Harrison Butker will line up alongside Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the rest of his Kansas City Chiefs team-mates on Sunday as they gun for a third championship in five years at Super Bowl LVIII.Lionel Messi and Argentina have their China tour completely CANCELED by sports authorities amid backlash to the Inter Miami star failing to play in Hong Kong friendly
11/02/24 01:31Lionel Messi missed a friendly against a Hong Kong team last weekend with injury, which has led local sports bureaus to cancel Argentina's upcoming friendlies in the country.Cristiano Ronaldo rakes in £218MILLION to top a new list of world's 100 highest-paid athletes - with a Saudi Golf rebel on the podium - as five footballers make top 10... but who's the best-paid fight sports star?
08/02/24 14:20It will be no surprise to see the Al-Nassr forward and former Man United superstar at the top of the charts for earnings given his eye-watering £175million-a-year deal at the Saudi Arabian outfit.Hugo Lloris netted a £2million golden handshake by Daniel Levy for the remainder of his Tottenham contract... when the club icon departed for Los Angeles FC
07/02/24 18:14SAMI MOKBEL: Mail Sport has learned that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy negotiated a settlement figure with Lloris for the remaining six months of his £100,000-per-week contract.Messi laughs as Inter Miami teammate misses two penalties in shootout
07/02/24 16:32Miami's disastrous pre-season tour ended in fitting fashion on Wednesday night after they were beaten on penalties by Vissel following a 0-0 stalemate in normal and extra-time.Lionel Messi laughs as Inter Miami teammate misses two penalties in shootout defeat to Vissel Kobe... capping a disastrous pre-season tour for Tata Martino's men
07/02/24 15:44Miami's disastrous pre-season tour ended in fitting fashion on Wednesday night after they were beaten on penalties by Vissel following a 0-0 stalemate in normal and extra-time.Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will not 'blow the doors off' MLS, says Taylor Twellman, as Apple TV analyst believes Herons 'can be punched in the face' following Leagues Cup win
07/02/24 13:14Inter Miami will have Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba wearing pink this season - but Taylor Twellman doesn't quite foresee the Herons dominating MLS.Inter Miami's disastrous pre-season tour ends in penalty defeat in Japan as Lionel Messi is fit enough to come off the bench but Sergio Busquets goes off injured... before the Barcelona legends reunite with Andres Iniesta
07/02/24 13:13Inter Miami's disastrous pre-season tour has finally come to a fitting end after they were beaten on penalties by Japanese side Vissel Kobe and saw Sergio Busquets go off injured.Lionel Messi was CONTRACTED to play for 45 mins in Hong Kong friendly, claims sports minister even though Inter Miami star is struggling with leg injury
05/02/24 21:08Tens of thousands of fans expected to see the World Cup-winning captain take part in Sunday's pre-season match against Hong Kong XI after he was named among Miami's substitutes.Inside Inter Miami's DISASTER world tour: From empty stands to Lionel Messi not playing, fans demanding a refund and booing David Beckham... and the last dance with Cristiano Ronaldo that never was!
05/02/24 21:00Inter Miami's world tour reached a new low on Sunday when David Beckham was booed by angry fans in Hong Kong demanding a refund after paying up to £365 to watch Lionel Messi.Real estate brokerage to pay $70 MILLION to settle nationwide lawsuits over grossly inflated broker's fees - has the bubble burst for greedy realtors?
05/02/24 20:13Could you get a refund after one of the nation's biggest real estate brokerages has agreed to pay $70 million to resolve a lawsuit inflated agent commissions.Inter Miami land in Japan for their final preseason friendly overseas... but do thousands more fans face disappointment of missing Lionel Messi as he struggles with a hamstring injury?
05/02/24 15:10Around 40,000 bought tickets to catch a glimpse of Messi in action in Hong Kong but he remained on the bench after suffering a hamstring strain during the tour's previous leg in Saudi Arabia.Furious fan kung-fu kicks advertising board featuring Lionel Messi as angry supporters demand a refund after Inter Miami superstar is left on the bench against Hong Kong XI
05/02/24 09:10Furious fans in Hong Kong took out their anger on advertising boards after paying for tickets to watch Lionel Messi, only for the Inter Miami star to stay on the bench.David Beckham is BOOED and 40,000 angry fans chant 'refund' after Lionel Messi was left on the bench during Inter Miami's pre-season win over a Hong Kong XI
04/02/24 13:08Beckham, the president and co-owner of the MLS franchise, was booed as he greeted the 40,000 strong crowd after the game and thanked them for their 'incredible welcome'.I discovered Lionel Messi when he was a 12-year-old boy on trial at Barcelona... here's the THREE ways he could have failed to reach the top
04/02/24 09:28After winning the World Cup in 2022 and his eighth Ballon d'Or in 2023, Messi was named earlier this year as the world's best player by FIFA for a second year in a row.Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire's transfer to Blackburn Rovers is on the brink of collapsing AGAIN thanks to a registration issue
03/02/24 23:36Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire's transfer to Blackburn is on the brink of collapsing once again due to a registration error by the Rovers.David Beckham greets Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and their Inter Miami teammates after MLS club arrives in Hong Kong for latest leg of world tour
03/02/24 14:00David Beckham was on hand to welcome Lionel Messi , Luis Suarez and the rest of the Inter Miami roster after they touched down in Hong Kong looking to inject some life into a difficult preseason.Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates touch down in Hong Kong for the next leg of their world tour... just hours after being beaten 6-0 by Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
02/02/24 17:11The MLS side was thumped 6-0 by Al-Nassr on Thursday night, despite the Saudi side being without star men Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane in Riyadh.US soccer pundit Alexi Lalas dismisses Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's demolition against a Cristiano Ronaldo-less Al-Nassr: 'It's a poor portrayal that hurts perception'
01/02/24 22:32FOX Soccer pundit Alexi Lalas doesn't seem too concerned after Inter Miami got demolished against an Al-Nassr side that didn't feature Cristiano Ronaldo, who was out due to injury.Jesse Lingard 'close to completing a shock move to FC Seoul' after the former Manchester United star 'verbally agreed a two-year deal' with the South Korean club
01/02/24 21:44A free agent since leaving Nottingham Forest, Lingard is not bound by the transfer deadline and the deal is expected to be completed in the coming days.Lionel Messi watches on as Inter Miami crumbles to embarrassing 6-0 loss vs. Al-Nassr - without Cristiano Ronaldo - as Aymeric Laporte scores from his own HALF... and World Cup winner is forced to come on despite injury scare
01/02/24 18:33Inter Miami suffered a humiliating 6-0 defeat in Thursday's preseason friendly against Al-Nassr , conceding three goals inside the first 12 minutes - including one from inside the opposition half.Lionel Messi starts on the BENCH in Inter Miami's friendly against Al-Nassr - who are missing Cristiano Ronaldo - before coming on for final seven minutes after going for an MRI scan
01/02/24 17:40Lionel Messi started Inter Miami's 6-0 friendly defeat by Al-Nassr on the bench before coming on for the final seven minutes, despite going for an MRI scan on a suspected injury.Leagues Cup announces new format after Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to glory in inaugural MLS vs. Liga MX tournament... with ex-USMNT star DaMarcus Beasley praising changes
31/01/24 17:00Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to victory in last season's tournament, weeks after his move to the US. This year's competition takes place between July 26 to August 25.TIM HOWARD: Soccer in the US has just five years to cash in on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's globetrotters... MLS must loosen its purse strings NOW to allow more super clubs to grow
30/01/24 12:00TIM HOWARD: People would argue that parity is fun because - year to year - you don't know what you're going to get. But, ultimately, we like villains and heroes. The haves and the have nots.
Stars of sport
- Gary Neville reveals he held post-match talks with Sky Sports producers over his 'billion pound bottle jobs' Chelsea jibe, as he admits it WAS planned
- Geri Halliwell's husband Christian Horner breaks his silence on being cleared of 'coercive behaviour towards female employee' at Red Bull
- Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland is pelted with objects - including a pie (which he took a bite of!) and a bottle opener - thrown by Hibs fans in derby
- Leeds fan falls from the top tier at Stamford Bridge celebrating their opener in FA Cup tie at Chelsea - as medical personnel rush to the scene in away end
- Cristiano Ronaldo handed one-game ban for reacting to Lionel Messi chants with obscene gesture towards fans in Saudi Arabia
more stars of sport
- Gibbs-White blasts officials - in a now-deleted post - for allowing Man United's winner to stand against Nottingham Forest Unhappy after defeat
- Molly Caudery went from almost losing a finger to becoming an Instagram sensation... now Britain's pole vault queen hopes to inspire a new generation
- Jimmy Butler rocks an 'emo' look AGAIN for Fallout Boy's new music video, as fans reminisce about Miami Heat forward's haircut on NBA Media Day
- Kansas City Chiefs announce $800m plans to transform their iconic Arrowhead Stadium with the Super Bowl winners to install an array of new things
- Bundesliga star CHASES down thief who stole his team-mate's £160,000 watch during a night out in Berlin with 'dance trick' Wholesome move
- REVEALED: What Emmanuel Macron said to Kylian Mbappe when the PSG star was invited for dinner by the French President Leaving the club
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- Christian Horner flies to Bahrain for Formula One's first Grand Prix of the season, as he awaits a decision on his future Investigation complete
- Viewers are convinced Martin Dubravka was OFF HIS LINE for heroic FA Cup penalty save that saw Newcastle knock out Blackburn Rovers
- Roy Keane offers a blunt response after Laura Woods points out Jack Grealish and Ross Barkley's 'little cuddle' before Man City's win over Luton
- Man City star Jack Grealish has to be consoled by team-mates after suffering fresh injury setback in first-half of FA Cup clash at Luton
- Francis Ngannou sends brutal warning to Anthony Joshua as the former UFC champion shows off his incredible punching power ahead of heavyweight clash
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- Blackburn's FA Cup clash against Newcastle is halted by TENNIS balls as Rovers fans at Ewood Park protest against the Venky's 14-year ownership
- Mauricio Pochettino rages at critics for referencing their £1bn transfer outlay... as he questions why the same rule isn't applied to Man City and Liverpool
- Fans slam 'insecure' Pep Guardiola for his 'salty' take on the Carabao Cup as the Man City boss claims nobody used to care about the competitionk
- Darts star fined for slapping teammate and threatening to 'destroy' him... as he reveals ongoing feud with ANOTHER rival is due to his wife
- REVEALED: Why every player in Jurgen Klopp's squad is now allowed to touch the 'This Is Anfield' sign after Liverpool beat Chelsea
- Toto Wolff is told to replace Lewis Hamilton with a TEENAGER by ex-F1 star as Mercedes continue to weigh up successor to the seven-time world champion
- BBC release footage of the moment Brendan Rodgers called their reporter a 'good girl', as Celtic manager gets set to face the music today Urged to apologise
- Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dominik Szoboszlai appear to laugh at Liverpool team-mate Jayden Danns as the young star belts out You'll Never Walk Alone
- Plenty to chew over, Erik? Ten Hag heads for lunch at a lush artisan brasserie in Cheshire with his wife... just days after United's shock home defeat by Fulham
- Neal Maupay riles up Kevin Nolan at half-time with players forced to step in and break things up... as Gary Neville reveals what caused the encounter
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- Gary Neville admits he 'feels bad' for Chelsea 'billion pound bottlejobs' jibe on Monday Night Football ...before pundit is cut off by Dave Jones mid-rant!
- Simon Jordan slams Gary Neville and his 'little Overlap gang' after calling Chelsea 'billion pound bottle jobs'... as he questions Mauricio Pochettino's response
- Liverpool youngster Conor Bradley MOCKS Chelsea's Ben Chilwell with celebratory Instagram post... after Blues full-back clashed with Reds starlet
- Furious Enzo Fernandez stares down a Liverpool fan who mocked the £107million midfielder after Chelsea's defeat in the Carabao Cup final
- Cristiano Ronaldo makes obscene gesture at fans after they chanted 'Messi, Messi' at him after Al-Nassr's win... and may face an investigation
- Liverpool fans are left furious as thousands are stranded outside Wembley Stadium ahead of Carabao Cup final against Chelsea after tickets failed
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- Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini splits from sex addict supermodel girlfriend Melissa Satta after 'very intense' year-long relationship
- Is this the best rugby try ever? Fiji star Peniasi Dakuwaqa wows fans as he runs the full length of the pitch to score 'Try of the decade'
- Bukayo Saka offers two-word response when asked if his goal in Arsenal's win was 'world-class'... as winger provides blunt reply to Rio Ferdinand
- Man United midfielder Casemiro swaps shirts with Rodrigo Muniz at half-time in defeat against Fulham... minutes before being substituted in the game
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- Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag demands Antony to 'step up' after bringing the £88million recruit on in the 99th minute in 2-1 defeat to Fulham
- Erik ten Hag insists the 'bigger picture' still looks good despite defeat to Fulham... as the Dutchman admits his side suffered from 'slow starts'
- Stan Bowles dies aged 75: Gary Lineker leads tribute to QPR legend and former England star after he lost his battle with Alzheimer's
- Ex-Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka scores STUNNER to open scoring in Bayer Leverkusen's 19th Bundesliga win of the season in Mainz victory
- 'He's still got it!': Eden Hazard 'leaves influencers for dead' with dazzling array of skills during a training session ahead of charity match
- Dani Alves' ex-wife accidentally reveals a letter the disgraced star wrote to her from prison begging for forgiveness in now deleted Instagram post
- Lavish parties with 65kg of lemons, holidays and shock Saudi Arabia moves... Premier League WAGS insist their lives are NOT easy
- Luke Littler's rivalry with Michael van Gerwen gathers momentum... after the Dutchman was left hanging by the teen sensation
- Sir Alex Ferguson, 82, reveals he broke a rib celebrating a recent £500,000 horse racing win, after his pal hugged and jumped him before the finish line
- Jurgen Klopp FUMES at Anfield crowd as he furiously waves his arms in the air at the negativity heard from the stands after Liverpool went behind
- Micah Richards has Jamie Carragher feeling 'SICK' after breaking the news that Liverpool had conceded to Luton - but Reds legend has the last laugh!
- Virat Kohli 'spotted in London' after announcing the birth of his second child Akaay... despite missing the whole of India's home Test series against England
- Marcelo Brozovic is SHOVED by his own team-mate after appearing to incite a spat with ex-Man City man and fellow Al-Nassr star Aymeric Laporte
- Porto stadium announcer blares out music after thinking they had taken the lead against Arsenal only for Galeno to produce a HORROR miss
- Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in bury the hatchet after PSG star tried to punch his South Korea captain in row - leaving Tottenham ace with dislocated finger
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- Wayne Rooney recalls the moment Roy Keane told him to 'go f***' himself after changing the TV channel from rugby league to X Factor
- Tom Lockyer describes his terrifying near-death experience after cardiac arrest Luton star calls life-saving device fitted in his chest 'my new superpower'
- Harry Kane statue is yet to be revealed in Waltham Forest despite plans announced FIVE YEARS AGO £7,200 art piece stuck in storage without a home
- Man City's Kyle Walker is booked for SMASHING into Neal Maupay at the Etihad just weeks after the pair clashed in heated off-the-ball incident
- Bernardo Silva's calamitous free kick against Brentford condemned as 'the worst ever', as fans insist 'they would have done better'
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- What is happening with Nike? United stars Casemiro and Diogo Dalot have joined Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish and others in mass exodus
- My night with Ryan Giggs: IAN HERBERT watches as the Man United legend is consigned to the after-dinner circuit on a drab night in Chester
- 'He will shut your mouth!': Pep Guardiola takes a swipe at Erling Haaland's critics after the striker nets Man City's winner against Brentford at the Etihad
- Kanye West catches Champions League action with wife Bianca and Ty Dolla $ign at the San Siro as Inter take on Atletico Madrid in the Round of 16
- Was sacked Sunderland boss Beale linked to this now-deleted 'burner' account posting propaganda defending him? Sleuths spot a pattern
- Maguire will FINALLY get his day in court: Man Utd star's bid to clear his name over 'brawl' in Mykonos will reach trial - but he faces a long wait
- Sir Alex Ferguson slashes the price of his luxury Cheshire mansion as the legendary Man United boss reduces asking price to £3.25MILLION
- Littler suffers ANOTHER shock defeat in the first round of the Players Championship in Leicester... but jokes he can 'play Xbox all day'
- Liverpool are dealt a double injury blow as Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones are ruled OUT of the Carabao Cup final with the duo facing a spell on the sidelines -
- EXCLUSIVEMichael Jordan and The Last Dance is inspiring Ollie Lawrence to find his groove... the England star has a 'hunger to prove' himself
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- Jack Catterall grabs Josh Taylor by the THROAT during event to promote their grudge rematch with security forced to separate the pair
- SOUL OF SPORT: Rasmus Hojlund lights up the most infamous away end as Man United beat Luton in front of celebrity superstar fan Harry Styles
- Red Bull boss Christian Horner seen for the first time since denying all allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour' towards a female colleague
- Matt Le Tissier claims 'people are hiding information about footballers collapsing' as he restarts Covid vaccine conspiracy on Joey Barton's podcast
- Is this football's fastest EVER goal? South London non-league club claim to have set a world record with a strike timed at just 2.31 seconds
- Birmingham City manager Tony Mowbray suddenly steps away from the job for 'medical treatment' - just a month after he replaced Wayne Rooney
- Video of Marcus Rashford's 'pressing' for Man United against Luton goes viral, as he faces criticism for allowing Ross Barkley to breeze past him
- Harry Styles spotted at Kenilworth Road with the former One Direction star cheering on his beloved Manchester United against Luton
- Neal Maupay reignites war of words with James Maddison after the Brentford star mocked his darts celebration against Tottenham
- Manchester City star Jack Grealish is set to become an uncle later this summer after his sister, Kiera, 22, announced her pregnancy
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- Mason Holgate is slammed by Jamie Redknapp for his 'scandalous' tackle on Kaoru Mitoma - as he is shown the fastest red card of the season
- Michael Owen claims Darwin Nunez's 'insane' chip against Brentford is 'PROOF he needs to adapt his way of thinking' to become a great striker
- Fans mock Man City's 'embarrassing' arrival at the Etihad ahead of facing Chelsea - and brand the moment 'one of the worst things I've ever seen'
- Richard Keys blasts Chelsea's Conor Gallagher for cutting huge holes in his socks against Man City... as he calls for 'this nonsense to be outlawed'
- Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones are both forced off in the first-half of Liverpool's Premier League clash against Brentford.. as Reds suffer more injury woes
- Darwin Nunez scores 'OUTRAGEOUS' goal for Liverpool against Brentford as the forward shows no signs of his finishing woes with fine chipped effort
- Tyson Fury is 'considering renting £10,000-a-month luxury mansion on offshore tax haven', as he prepares for undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk
- Cristiano Ronaldo marks his first goal of 2024 with a new celebration as he nabs Al-Nassr's winner in Asian Champions League game
- Patrick Mahomes leads the prayers for Kansas City after multiple people were shot and one killed at Union Station as one million fans gather
- McLaren boss Zak Brown sets ambitious target as they launch their 2024 challenger... with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri hoping to build on end of season
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- Arsenal fans joke as they discover the only trophy ex-Spurs talisman Harry Kane looks likely to win with Bayern this year looks like Gunners badge
- Liverpool dealt major blow with Trent Alexander-Arnold set to miss Carabao Cup final after aggravating knee injury - leaving him a doubt for City clash
- This is how I slapped Conor McGregor! Nate Diaz gives Sneako a demonstration of brutal smack he landed on UFC rival Stockton's finest
- Watch Gary Anderson's hilarious reaction to JUST missing out on a nine-darter on his way to winning the Players Championship 2
- Supporters are left gobsmacked by Jaden Philogene's incredible Rabona strike for Hull against Rotherham... only for it to go down as an own goal
- Fans left stunned as Man City star Erling Haaland goes for goal with incredible acrobatic effort during UCL clash against Copenhagen
- Inside Ferrari's brand-new car: The team claim it is '95% different' to last season's... so what have they done in their bid to chase down Red Bull?
- Son Heung-min 'dislocated his finger during furious bust-up with South Korea team-mates who wanted to leave dinner early to play TABLE TENNIS
- Conor Gallagher's girlfriend dances in the Chelsea away end as supporters chant the star's name... after the midfielder struck twice to inspire Blues win
- Sven-Goran Eriksson is granted his dying wish to manage Liverpool, as he will lead their Legends team for a friendly Wholesome news
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- Ecclestone 'urges Horner to RESIGN to avoid damage to wife and his family', as Red Bull F1 'inappropriate behaviour' allegations hang over him
- EXCLUSIVETaylor Ward reacts to THAT viral video of husband Riyad Mahrez's brutal response after she was left in tears when he said he was leaving
- Coventry star Milan van Ewijk claims he got 'two celebrations mixed up' and pleads with fans not to see the controversial salute as 'offensive'
- EXCLUSIVEIlkay Gundogan's move to Barcelona 'left me shocked', admits Sara Gundogan Was on holiday when she heard the news
- Is Fernando Alonso replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025? F1 fans are convinced a move is 'HAPPENING' Breakfast meeting
- EXCLUSIVEKobbie Mainoo is keeping his international options open despite growing interest from England... with starlet also eligible to represent Ghana
- Mourners gather to pay tribute at the site of car crash that killed marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, 24, as new images show extent of his vehicle
- Drake wins £1.9MILLION after picking Taylor Swift-supported Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl LVIII over the San Francisco 49ers
- REVEALED: Fan who forced Super Bowl to be stopped by sprinting onto the field at Allegiant Stadium is a TikTok star from Miami who flies in private jets
- SOUL OF SPORT: Fans of England and Wales enjoy a fine day out as knights, daffodils, and dragons descend on Twickenham for game
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- Travis Kelce suffers Super Bowl sideline MELTDOWN as Taylor Swift's boyfriend pushes his coach Andy Reid, 65, and screams in his face
- Rasmus Hojlund and Douglas Luiz CLASH during Man United's win over Aston Villa after the Danish forward's cheeky gesture enraged Villa Park
- Erik ten Hag claims Douglas Luiz's shimmy celebration might have FUELLED Man United's late winner against Aston Villa Flashpoint
- Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast: Sebastian Haller's incredible finish late-on gives the Elephants their dream home AFCON win Stunning moment
- World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, 24, dies in a car crash in Kenya as Seb Coe leads the tributes after 'devastating loss' of Olympic gold fave
- Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson brutally claims that Tottenham will NEVER win the Premier League
- Thomas Muller admits that he's 'p****d off' in explosive interview following Bayern Munich's 3-0 defeat away to Bayer Leverkusen
- Qatar star Akram Afif is praised for 'the best celebration ever' as he performs a MAGIC TRICK after scoring a penalty against Jordan in the Asian Cup final
- I was part of Newcastle's French Revolution in 2013. Now - after SEVEN years away - I'm back playing in France's fifth tier! Surprise comeback
- Long blonde locks, an army general outfit and even a stint as a butler! The many faces and sensational looks of WWE legend Triple H... 30 years on from his wrestling debut
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- Man City's piano-playing defender Nathan Ake claims he'd like to collaborate with 'musical' team-mates Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva
- Bizarre moment goalkeeper scores sensational goal in the Dutch third division from inside his OWN HALF... and only to be clattered for his troubles!
- England WAGs 'are warned NOT to show off jewellery online' ahead of this summer's Euros following burglaries at Premier League stars' homes
- Emre Can steps in to calm Dortmund supporters throwing 'tennis balls and coins' in protest over Bundesliga rights sale during Freiburg clash
- Glazers 'want augmented reality scheme at Manchester United' that would see fans paying to watch games through cameras mounted on players
- Fabio Carvalho trolls Man United midfielder Mason Mount during a blind ranking challenge... as legendary goalkeeper misses out on top spot
- Marcus Rashford gives away tickets to Twitter influencer running a Man United fan account... despite their past tweets ripping into the forward
- Welcome to Wrexham's unusual season three launch date is revealed - after hit series picked up five Emmy Awards last month
- Cristiano Ronaldo is mocked for 'useless stepovers that lead to nothing', as fans are left in stitches by his hat-trick of failed skill attempts
- Eagle-eyed viewers spot Michael van Gerwen flouting obscure rule-violation in Premier League Darts final victory over Luke Littler
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- Emma Raducanu left in fits of laughter after cat invaded the court ahead of Abu Dhabi Open defeat by world No6 Ons Jabeur She saw the funny side
- Floyd Mayweather reveals eye-watering EIGHT-FIGURE tax bill despite only fighting once in 2023 Boxing legend to attend Sunday's Super Bowl
- Cristiano Ronaldo appears to rub an Al-Hilal shirt against his CROTCH after Al-Nassr's defeat... before throwing the rival shirt into the crowd
- Man United team up with The Stone Roses to release new collection of adidas training gear - and will wear the new colours before clash with Aston Villa
- Ex-Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil pokes fun at rivals Atletico over new blue card rule set to be imposed in football, suggesting: 'They'll only play with 6 players!'
- A piece of the Eiffel Tower will be given to triumphant athletes at this summer's Olympics, as Paris 2024 unveil medals ahead of the Games
- PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi offers blunt nine-word response over Kylian Mbappe's future, after claims the France star has 'agreed to join Real Madrid'
- Goalkeeper makes INCREDIBLE howler in 11-0 U17 Women's World Cup qualifying thrashing... as fans ask 'what on earth was the keeper doing?'
- EXCLUSIVEFormula One's British Grand Prix is STAYING at Silverstone in a new £300m 10-year deal, leaving hopes for a London road race dead
- UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin announces he's QUITTING in 2027 - despite new rules allowing him to run for election again
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- Man United legend Gary Neville suggests some 'Italian teams' he faced in the 2000s 'weren't clean' Roy Keane also waded in on discussion
- Russian figure skater claims her failed drugs test could have been caused by a STRAWBERRY DESSERT Still slapped with ban
- Nicklas Bendtner opens up on boozy partying and fall-out with his dad after Arsenal rocketed his wages from £400 to £10,000-a-week