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Messi confronts MLS commissioner Garber after Inter Miami's Campeones Cup triumph
Lionel Messi was caught on video pointing his finger at MLS commissioner Don Garber and speaking to him repeatedly after Inter Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the Campeones Cup on Wednesday. Neither MLS nor Inter Miami offered an explanation for the exchange.
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Pochettino names seven teenagers in USA's first squad of the 2030 World Cup cycle
Mauricio Pochettino has called up 12 uncapped players, including seven teenagers, for the United States men's team's first matches since the 2026 World Cup. Sixteen-year-old Cavan Sullivan headlines the youthful group, while Christian Pulisic is absent.
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Messi nets 100th Inter Miami goal to seal Campeones Cup final win over Cruz Azul
Lionel Messi headed home his 100th Inter Miami goal in the 24th minute against the same club he scored his first for the side, before Casemiro added a second as Miami won the Campeones Cup 2-0 on Wednesday night.
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Pulisic dropped from USMNT squad as 16-year-old Sullivan earns first call-up
Christian Pulisic has been left out of Mauricio Pochettino's first USMNT roster of the 2030 World Cup cycle, while teenage Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan is set to become the youngest men's international in 113 years if he appears.
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Griezmann scores brace to give Orlando fourth consecutive win
Antoine Griezmann struck twice on Atlanta United's pitch, extending his streak to four consecutive matches with a goal. Orlando City consolidates sixth place in the East in MLS.
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Named for the 17th time, Messi will never break Ronaldo's nomination record
Lionel Messi is among the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or following a successful Copa America with Argentina, but his international retirement makes it impossible for him to match Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 18 nominations.
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Messi closes in on full takeover of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense
Lionel Messi is reportedly on the verge of acquiring a 100 per cent stake in La Liga 2 side CD Eldense, according to Spanish outlet AS. A formal announcement could come within days, which would make it his second club ownership after fifth-tier Cornella.
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Kane, Mbappé and Yamal among 30 nominees as Dembélé eyes back-to-back Ballon d'Or
France Football revealed the 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist on Tuesday, with Harry Kane's 73-goal season, Kylian Mbappé's all-time World Cup goals record and Lamine Yamal's breakthrough all earning nominations alongside defending champion Ousmane Dembélé.
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Pochettino waits on Banks' nationality call and urges caution over teenage sensation Sullivan
U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that 19-year-old German-American defender Noahkai Banks remains undecided on his international future and will miss the upcoming camp, while warning that 16-year-old Philadelphia Union star Cavan Sullivan must be protected from premature hype.
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Griezmann Scores Consistently at Orlando but Struggles with Florida Heat
Four goals and two assists in four matches: Antoine Griezmann is making a successful start to his MLS career with Orlando City, though the stifling humidity of Florida is visibly taking its toll on the pitch.
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Griezmann lights up Orlando with decisive goal, becomes MLS's 'Lion King'
Antoine Griezmann scored the match-winning goal as Orlando City defeated San Diego 1-0 in MLS. The former French international, with 6 goals and 3 assists in 11 appearances, has already earned a viral nickname across the Atlantic.
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MLS record-breaker Cavan Sullivan, 16, targets USMNT call-up ahead of Manchester City move
Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan, who became MLS's youngest-ever player at 14, says he believes he can make an impact for the United States men's national team and is targeting a senior call-up before his expected move to Manchester City in 2027.
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Argentina pauses every match at the 10th minute to honour Messi's retirement from international duty
The Argentine Football Association has ordered referees to halt play at the 10-minute mark across all domestic leagues this weekend, giving fans a chance to applaud Messi following his retirement from international football after 207 caps and 125 goals.
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Premier League window closed but nine leagues can still sign English top-flight players
The Premier League's transfer deadline has passed, but clubs can still sell players to leagues in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United States, Scotland, and beyond. The Saudi Pro League's window remains open until 12 October, giving it the longest runway of all.
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Antonela Roccuzzo pays tribute to Messi after international retirement: « What a privilege »
Following Lionel Messi's announcement of his international retirement, his wife Antonela Roccuzzo posted a personal message on Instagram, reflecting on the trials and triumphs they have shared over decades.
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Messi retires from Argentina for good after 207 caps and World Cup glory
Lionel Messi has announced his permanent retirement from international football, ending a 20-year Argentina career of 207 appearances and 125 goals. The 39-year-old confirmed the decision two days after Spain beat Argentina in the World Cup final, with the death of his father Jorge also shaping his choice.
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Messi retires from Argentina after 22 years, two Copa Américas and a World Cup
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 22-year Argentina career that included a 2022 World Cup triumph, two Copa Américas, and 125 international goals. He will continue playing for Inter Miami in MLS.
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Messi announces international retirement after twenty years with Argentina
Lionel Messi officially ended his Argentina career on July 21, more than a month after the country's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, 39, announced his decision on Instagram.
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Messi retires from international football after World Cup final defeat to Spain
Lionel Messi has ended his Argentina career following a 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. The 39-year-old finishes with 207 caps and 125 goals across more than two decades of international football.
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Free from Al-Hilal at 37, Benzema seeks fifth club with MLS option
Karim Benzema has left Al-Hilal by mutual agreement, a year before his contract expired. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner has received several offers, including one from the MLS, and rules out any retirement.
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