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Lionel Messi not in the starting lineup for Inter Miami's game in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi was not in the starting lineup for Inter Miami's game at Atlanta United on Wednesday night. With the Herons playing their second of three games within a week, Messi was set to begin the match on the bench. Coach Gerardo Martino had said he didn't want to...
Messi returns and scores twice as Inter Miami defeats Union 3-1
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi made a successful return after a lengthy absence, scoring two goals and assisting on the third to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night. The Argentine star winger and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner...
Rodrygo scores and Brazil beats Ecuador 1-0 in South American World Cup qualifying
CURITIBA, Brazil (AP) — Real Madrid star Rodrygo scored a goal in the first half and Brazil defeated Ecuador 1-0 on Friday end a three-match losing streak in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The 23-year-old Rodrygo scored with a shot from outside the box that was...
Luis Suárez scores two goals for second straight match as Inter Miami rolls past Fire 4-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Suárez scored two goals in a second straight match to spark Inter Miami to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night. Suárez scored both goals in a 2-0 victory over visiting FC Cincinnati last time out as Inter Miami became the third-fastest team...
Uruguayan soccer player Juan Izquierdo dies in hospital days after collapsing during game in Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) — Uruguayan soccer player Juan Izquierdo died Tuesday at a hospital in Brazil five days after collapsing during a game at Sao Paulo. He was 27. Hospital Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo said in a statement that the Nacional defender died at 9:38 p.m. local time following...
Luis Suárez scores two quick goals, Inter Miami beats Cincinnati 2-0 to clinch playoff spot
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Luis Suárez scored 30 seconds into the match and again in the sixth minute and that was all goalkeeper Drake Callender needed as Inter Miami beat FC Cincinnati 2-0 on Saturday night to become the first team this season to clinch a spot in the playoffs. ...
Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez to miss MLS All-Star Game
MIAMI (AP) — Inter Miami star Lionel Messi won't play in the MLS All-Star Game while nursing an ankle injury. The 37-year-old Messi left the July 14 Copa America final win over Colombia with a right ankle injury. His teammate, Luis Suárez, also won't play in the game Wednesday in...
Once Yamal and Williams helped Spain out of its 'tiki-taka' rut, no rival could resist at Euro 2024
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain arrived in Germany with no huge stars and no real expectations. Six weeks later, Luis de la Fuente’s team heads home with a European Championship title to celebrate and reason to believe in a bright future. The youthful spark of Lamine Yamal and Nico...
Suárez gets stoppage-time goal, Uruguay beats Canada 4-3 in shootout for 3rd place in Copa America
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Luis Suárez still has a knack for big plays. The 37-year-old Suárez, Uruguay’s career scoring leader, tied the score two minutes into second-half stoppage time, and Uruguay beat Canada 4-3 on penalty kicks after a 2-2 draw on Saturday night to finish...
Uruguay players defend decision to enter crowd to protect families amid Copa America brawl
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Uruguay striker Luis Suárez defended his teammates’ decision to enter the stands following a 1-0 loss to Colombia in the Copa America semifinals, saying the action was necessary to defend families and supporters. After a physical and emotional game that...
