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3 playoff spots remain as MLS teams scramble for postseason position
As the MLS postseason looms, D.C. United is among a handful of teams on the bubble for a playoff spot with two games remaining in the regular season. At the same time D.C. United is clamoring for a berth, striker Christian Benteke has nearly secured the Golden Boot for most goals...
Soccer player in England's second division suspended for biting opponent during ill-tempered game
PRESTON, England (AP) — A soccer player has been suspended for eight matches and fined 15,000 pounds (around $20,000) after biting an opponent during a heated match between Preston and Blackburn in England's second division. Preston's Milutin Osmajic admitted to an act of violent...
Messi quickly starts the process of looking ahead after Inter Miami wins MLS Supporters Shield
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — This was how 2024 started for Inter Miami: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, all former Barcelona teammates who won multiple titles together, sitting side-by-side after the first official training session of the new season. And...
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Supporters Shield with 3-2 win at Crew. It's Messi's 46th trophy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have another trophy, along with home-field advantage throughout the Major League Soccer playoffs. Messi scored twice in the final minutes of the first half, goalie Drake Callender stopped a penalty kick in the 84th minute and Inter...
Messi and Inter Miami are on the brink of the MLS Supporters' Shield. But they want more
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — There are any number of ways for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to wrap up the Supporters’ Shield and claim the No. 1 overall seed for the MLS Cup playoffs that start later this month. Here's the easiest path: Win on Wednesday. The...
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...
