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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 17:03
OLIVER 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 moving from Europe to America. The former RB Leipzig star, who chalked up close to 250 appearances in Germany's Bundesliga over the past decade, had formed his own opinion of Major League Soccer from afar after following it loosely over the years. Yet he arrived in New York under strict instructions not to fall into the trap of underestimating the standard. 'I talked to some guys who played here before and everybody told me don't be surprised by the quality,' Forsberg said a few days out from his MLS debut in Nashville....read

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.
Inter Miami 3-4 Al-Hilal: Lionel Messi's second-half penalty fails to save the Herons' blushes as Malcom's late winner crushes comeback with MLS side suffering embarrassment in front of a sold-out crowd in Saudi Arabia
29/01/24 20:14The 36-year-old Argentine coolly converted a penalty in the 55th minute to draw the Herons back into the contest in Riyadh, after they trailed 3-1 at halftime. He was substituted right before Malcom's winner.
Lionel Messi BRUTALLY mocked by Al-Hilal on social media... after the Inter Miami star was left in a heap by former Premier League star Ruben Neves during friendly clash
29/01/24 19:53Al-Hilal could not resist the temptation to poke fun at Inter Miami star Lionel Messi after he came off second-best to Ruben Neves during a friendly clash between the two teams on Monday.
That's how you do it MLS! Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face Al-Hilal in a packed Kingdom Arena as Saudi Arabian fans chant the superstar's name... one week after the Herons played a near-empty Cotton Bowl
29/01/24 19:22In contrast to the regular sighting of low crowds at MLS games, fans of Messi in Riyadh made sure to let their presence be known on Monday, as the 40,000-seater Kingdom Arena was packed.
Hugo Lloris arrives in Los Angeles! Ex-Tottenham keeper, 37, finally joins LAFC after signing with the MLS club for one year 'and $350,000'
29/01/24 18:54'Hi everyone, I just arrived, just landed to LA,' Lloris says in the clip. 'I'm looking forward to meet my new teammates, to discover my new environment and to meet the LAFC fans.'
Nottingham Forest set to curtail Divock Origi's loan from AC Milan to enable him to join Los Angeles FC while Kasper Schmeichel emerges as an option for Nuno Espirito Santo's side
29/01/24 00:48SIMON JONES: Mail Sport reported last week that a number of MLS sides had expressed interest in the Belgian who has failed to make an impact at Forest.
David de Gea is STILL without a club, Jesse Lingard is training hard in the gym while Diego Costa could provide an option up front... clubs have little money to spend this January, but which forgotten free agent stars are available?
25/01/24 21:36The January transfer window is renown for providing a window of opportunity to clubs who are desperate for reinforcements.
Lionel Messi to star in Super Bowl XLIII ad for Michelob Ultra
25/01/24 16:28Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will headline a Super Bowl ad for Michelob Ultra, the brand announced Thursday. A teaser to what will be a 60-second spot shows Messi ordering a beer.
USA star Jesus Ferreira's $13m Russia move BLOCKED by MLS due to risks for American businesses getting involved with Russia - after Spartak Moscow made lucrative offer to Dallas FC to sign the striker
25/01/24 15:04MLS stopped USA striker Jesus Ferreira making a $13m move to Russian team Spartak Moscow because of risks for American businesses getting involved with Russia.
Lionel Messi to star in Super Bowl XLIII ad for Michelob Ultra showing Inter Miami star buying low-calorie beer on a secluded beach in 60-second spot... which could cost around $14million
25/01/24 13:46Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will headline a Super Bowl ad for Michelob Ultra, the brand announced Thursday. A teaser to what will be a 60-second spot shows Messi ordering a beer.
Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to 'fantastic' Javier Hernandez after his old Man United forward returned to boyhood side Chivas 'where it all started' - as he hails 'Chicharito' for his 'great career'
25/01/24 09:54'Chicharito' - who was a popular figure during his six seasons at Old Trafford - was unveiled by the Liga MX outfit on Wednesday and given a hero's welcome after a solid career in Europe.
Inter Miami announces roster for pre-season matches in Asia with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba all included
25/01/24 00:37The MLS franchise will play two matches in Saudi Arabia against Al-Hilal on January 29 and Al-Nassr on February 1 before moving on to Hong Kong and Japan.
Miguel Almiron set to remain at Newcastle in January amid interest from Saudi Arabia... with Paraguay international keen to stay at St James' Park despite Al Shabab's £17m bid
24/01/24 21:56Miguel Almiron is set to remain at Newcastle this month after telling the club he wished to remain at St. James' Park in January, despite an offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab.
Lionel Messi: Inter Miami now worth $1.02BILLION after Argentina captain's first half-season... with David Beckham's franchise almost doubling in value since his arrival last summer
24/01/24 17:28Messi signed for Miami back in July after calling time on his turbulent stint at Paris Saint-Germain, and it didn't take him long to begin showing why he is one of the greatest soccer players in history.
Lionel Messi bizarrely christens Icon of the Seas cruise ship as Inter Miami unveils Royal Caribbean as MLS team's new away jersey sponsor
24/01/24 17:14Messi and his teammates attended a ceremony held by the world's second-largest cruise line operator at the Port of Miami on Tuesday, with Icon of the Seas set to travel for the first time on Jan. 27.
Former Manchester United and West Ham striker Javier Hernandez rejoins his boyhood club Chivas on deal until end of the season... as Sir Alex Ferguson sends a good luck message to the Mexican star
24/01/24 17:12Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has rejoined his boyhood club Chivas. The 35-year-old has returned to the Mexican club on a deal until the end of the season.
Stunning images show Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates playing in front of a near-empty Cotton Bowl... so WHY did MLS think this friendly was a good idea?!
23/01/24 13:50MLS rolled out its big guns on Monday night but it didn't turn out quite as they'd have hoped - with Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates forced to play in front of a near-empty Cotton Bowl.
Miguel Almiron is unlikely to leave Newcastle this month despite interest from Saudi club Al Shabab... as Magpies insist Kieran Trippier will NOT join Bayern Munich in January
23/01/24 00:23SIMON JONES: Newcastle Unitrd have held talks with Saudi Arabian side Al Shabab about the potential sale of midfielder Miguel Almiron but agreement on a deal is deemed 'unlikely'.
Sofia Vergara turns heads in a black leather dress as she joins footballers Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez for a night out in Miami
21/01/24 13:05Sofia Vergara turned heads as she arrived at Papi Steak in Miami on Saturday with footballers Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
He's back! As Lionel Messi returns with Inter Miami in preseason game with El Salvador, so too does his bodyguard Yassine Chueko - who went viral protecting the star across the last Major League Soccer season!
20/01/24 05:49Lionel Messi's famed personal bodyguard made his epic return to the Inter Miami star's side for the team's friendly against the El Salvadorian national team.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez fail to score in first Inter Miami game together as MLS giants are held to 0-0 tie by El Salvador - with first preseason game marred by Facundo Farias going off on a stretcher with a knee injury
20/01/24 02:59Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez drew a blank of their Inter Miami reunion on Friday night, with the attacking stars playing 45 minutes in the team's 0-0 tie with El Salvador.
Sporting Kansas City parts ways with its sporting director Gavin Wilkinson BARELY A WEEK after his appointment following strong fan backlash over previous misconduct
20/01/24 02:11Wilkinson left his role after Sporting KC fans learned about his role in the hiring of ex-NWSL coach Paul Riley, who was among five coaches who were fired or had to resign amid claims of misconduct in 2021.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's own LA Galaxy teammates would 'fear him' because he'd criticize them DURING games, claims Nedum Onuoha as the former Man City defender opens up on THAT row with the legendary striker
19/01/24 17:51Former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha has lifted the lid on his infamous feud with Zlatan Ibrahimovic during their time as opponents in MLS.
Nottingham Forest striker and Liverpool hero Divock Origi 'wanted by several clubs in MLS' with LAFC and Dallas prepared to battle for the AC Milan loanee and Belgium forward
19/01/24 02:29Nottingham Forest striker Divock Origi is a transfer target for several teams in Major League Soccer, according to Sky Sports.
Carlos Vela 'considering shock move from LAFC to cross-town rivals LA Galaxy' on a free transfer after his contract expired
19/01/24 02:22LAFC right winger Carlos Vela may be set to make a move to cross-town rivals the LA Galaxy, according to AS.
Taylor Swift receives lavish praise for being an 'incredible performer' who is 'sweet as she can be' by Chiefs owner Clark Hunt as he insists that he and the team are 'happy' for her and Travis Kelce
19/01/24 02:10The 58-year-old, who played a part in the establishment of pro soccer in America, had nothing but kind things to say about his star tight end's relationship with the renowned songwriter.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are set to travel 23 THOUSAND miles in just three weeks on their pre-season tour... with trips to El Salvador, Dallas, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and Tokyo planned ahead of new MLS campaign
17/01/24 18:22Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will be travelling a ridiculous amount this pre-season as the club looks to cash in on its newfound global profile.
Giorgio Chiellini is STAYING with Los Angeles FC with the retired Italian defender becoming player development coach - after being tipped for emotional Juventus return
16/01/24 21:23Legendary Italian center back Giorgio Chiellini isn't walking away from the game entirely as the former Los Angeles FC man is staying with the club as its player development coach.
Lionel Messi will be rested throughout upcoming MLS season, warns Inter Miami coach Tata Martino with the team potentially playing until DECEMBER this year: 'We can't be worried about ticket sales'
16/01/24 15:37Balancing the health of his team ahead of a long season could spell trouble for Inter Miami coach Tata Martino, who pledged to rest Lionel Messi and his other stars through the year
Man City lead race to sign USA wonderkid Cavan Sullivan, with 14-year-old nicknamed 'Captain America' leaning towards English side over Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG
16/01/24 12:00Manchester City are frontrunners in a race with Europe's elite to sign American prospect Cavan Sullivan. Sullivan, left-footed with an eye for goal, has already played for Union's Under-19 side.
Should Lionel Messi have really beaten Erling Haaland in the 2023 FIFA Best Men's Player award? Dive into what the stats show and take a look at who actually makes the best XI of the year based on performance scores
16/01/24 11:40After winning the World Cup in 2022 and his eighth Ballon d'Or in 2023, the Argentine has been named as the world's best player by FIFA for a second year in a row.
Ex-Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas makes a dig at old LaLiga rival Lionel Messi winning FIFA's The Best award as he says organisers are 'not doing things fairly'... and claims the prize should be re-named 'The Smile'
16/01/24 10:16Some believe that Erling Haaland - who finished level on points with Messi before losing out on a technicality - or PSG star Kylian Mbappe should have been selected ahead of Messi.
Lionel Messi's impact on MLS is 'fantastic' says USMNT star Christian Pulisic who 'absolutely' wants to return to America later in his career, but only after many 'great years' in Europe first
15/01/24 22:25When asked about Messi's impact in the U.S., Pulisic showed his admiration for it all, as he told The Athletic: 'I can't say it's not expected. He (Messi) is, of course, the best to really ever do it.'
The reason Lionel Messi didn't attend FIFA's Best awards despite winning top prize... with NONE of the men's top three present at ceremony in London
15/01/24 22:13Lionel Messi reportedly refused to travel to England for Monday's FIFA Best awards because he has already started back training with Inter MIami and wants a full pre-season.
Lionel Messi is the surprise winner of FIFA's The Best men's award after pipping hot favourite Erling Haaland in the vote despite World Cup triumph NOT counting as Man City and Lionesses dominate
15/01/24 20:55AADAM PATEL AT THE HAMMERSMITH APOLLO: Lionel Messi claimed FIFA Men's Player of 2023 at the Best FIFA Football Awards, on an evening where Man City dominated the honours.
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Steve Cooper accused of SABOTAGING Bosnia's World Cup hopes by national team head coach - who blames his 'roots and origins' in bizarre spat
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Former Man United star training with Crystal Palace U21s as Europa League winner looks to relaunch career with a new club after two seasons out in the cold
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Golf icon John Daly falls during over-50s event in worrying scenes after 16 surgeries in four years - before his caddie rushes to save him
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Women's boxer Isis Sio, 19, fighting for her life in hospital after knockout loss
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Next season's Community Shield is KICKED OUT of Wembley by The Weeknd concert - and moved to 74,000-capacity stadium
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Reclusive ex-tennis star Anna Kournikova, 44, seen for the first time since giving birth to fourth child in December
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Ben White ENDS England exile as Thomas Tuchel calls him up for first time since World Cup walk-out and refusal to return after Steve Holland embarrassed him in front of team-mates
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Bill Murray celebrates UConn's March Madness win over UCLA as his coach son advances to the Sweet 16
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Premier League cult hero Dimitri Payet quits football at 38 with 'psychological violence against an ex-mistress' case hanging over him after he 'forced her to perform degrading acts on camera'
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Gary Neville shushes a Man City fan in Wembley commentary gantry spat after supporter's barrage of abuse
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Pep Guardiola lingers for a sweet moment with daughter Maria on the Wembley pitch as he weighs up whether to QUIT Manchester City despite Carabao Cup final success
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'World's sexiest footballer' reveals the huge falsehood that almost drove her out of the sport
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Brentford players 'are left bloodied after rescuing man from alleged racist attack' on way home from Leeds draw
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is dropped by Real Madrid for derby clash due to LATENESS - as defender is punished for ill-discipline after England snub
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American tennis star accuses French player of sliding into her DMs to flirt as he issues furious denial
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Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, 24, claims her first-ever world indoor title - as Brit storms to 800m gold in a new world championship record time
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Sack-threatened Tottenham manager Igor Tudor misses his post-match interviews due to 'family bereavement' after 3-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest sounded relegation alarm
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The £15MILLION Instagram story: Cristiano Ronaldo and fiancée Georgina Rodriguez show off their extravagant wealth in one photo while escaping missile strikes in Saudi
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Bizarre moment UFC boss Dana White needs interpreter to translate ENGLISH question: 'I'm really screwed'
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton fuel romance rumors as they enjoy stroll in Tokyo alongside stunned fans
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Premier League game is HALTED over racist abuse for the first time as black Sunderland star Lutsharel Geertruida reports Newcastle crowd to referee
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Health update released on female cyclist who was rushed to hospital with five broken ribs after falling headfirst over a roadside barrier in brutal pile-up crash
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Sunderland fans spotted holding their heads after being struck by bottles thrown by Newcastle fans as supporters clash ahead of derby day
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Former England captain John Terry appears to back calls to ban the burqa on Instagram post about Bengali signage at a London Underground station
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Mick McCarthy calls Roy Keane a 'c***' and Steve Coogan's new movie about their Ireland World Cup feud a 'heap of s***' in rage over how he was portrayed
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Inside the tumultuous coaching career of Katie Price's ex Dwight Yorke: Man United legend walked out on 'pub team' Australian club in shocking fallout and quit his home nation over salary row
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Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan and LeBron James breaks another major record on historic night in NBA
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Andy Carroll enjoys dream start to managerial career with KSI watching on - as former Liverpool star leads Dagenham & Redbridge to victory in first game in charge
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Liverpool launch complaint to Elon Musk's X social media platform after AI chatbot Grok posted despicable tweets about club and their fans: INSIDE SPORT
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EXCLUSIVEEngland legend Emile Heskey caught up in £15m 'fraudulent' deal for top football club in Cyprus - years after he was declared bankrupt
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EXCLUSIVE'It's the feeling of winning... you can't replace it': Racing legend RACHAEL BLACKMORE on Cheltenham glory, adjusting to retirement... and going off chocolate!
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Lando Norris fears F1's dangerous new engine rules could lead to a 'big accident' - as Max Verstappen makes another hint he could quit the sport unless 'there is some action' taken
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Caroline Wozniacki shows off her toned body in incredible yacht holiday photos - with former world No 1 looking set to retire AGAIN at 35
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Chelsea and Germany legend Michael Ballack breaks down as he opens up on the 'unimaginable' death of his 18-year-old son for the first time
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Patrice Evra fumes at Man United's trio of pundits trying to 'kill' Michael Carrick's career: Frenchman brutally calls out Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes
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Lindsey Vonn reveals incredible update on her Winter Olympics crash recovery as she rises from wheelchair to work out less than a month after she almost had her leg amputated
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Jamie O'Hara WALKS OFF his radio show set as Tottenham fans are relentlessly mocked while plunging towards Premier League relegation with a string of memes and jokes
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Youssef Chermiti scores stunning overhead kick to give Rangers perfect start in Old Firm derby
Wrote himself into Old Firm folklore
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Former England star Jonny Bairstow appeals to Sir Keir Starmer for help after being stranded in Middle East amid Iran drones and missiles
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek shares gruesome picture after losing several teeth and suffering broken jaw - as England star breaks silence on injury
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Jack Wilshere is DRAGGED away by his Luton players as angry ex-Arsenal star confronts Hatters fans after they chant his side are 'embarrassing' after dropping points in promotion race
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Team GB heartbreak as Winter Olympic curling gold slips away in devastating echo of Beijing 2022 as Bruce Mouat and Co fall to cunning Canadians
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Tiger Woods hints he could RETURN at the Masters as golf legend, 50, recovers from seventh back surgery
