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David Beckham reveals his biggest career regret was taking captain's armband from Landon Donovan

Thu, 8 May 2025 - 09:05

In a moment of candid reflection during the premiere episode of his new watch-along series "Beckham & Friends," global football icon David Beckham opened up about what he considers the biggest regret of his storied career — taking the captain's armband from U.S. soccer legend Landon Donovan upon arriving at LA Galaxy in 2007.

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Lionel Messi continues to set attendance records during 2025 — here’s the full list

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 - 13:31

The 2025 Lionel Messi attendance numbers have been through the roof this season as Inter Miami’s road games draw massive crowds.

Messi and company remain the only undefeated side in Major League Soccer after eight games and have reached the semifinal of the Concacaf Champions Cup. It seems everywhere the Herons go, the people follow to catch a glimpse of Messi.

Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium only seats 21,550 meaning the big numbers have come on the road. Here’s a list of Inter Miami’s road attendance in 2025 so far.

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Former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza dies after falling from building

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 - 10:23

Former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza died following a fall from the 11th floor of a building in China, the Gabonese Football Federation announced Wednesday. He was 28.

Boupendza, a Gabon international who joined Zhejiang FC of the Chinese Super League earlier this year, played in parts of two seasons with FC Cincinnati.

Aaron Boupendza death

We are saddened to hear of the tragic passing of former FC Cincinnati forward Aaron Boupendza earlier today at his home in China.

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BREAKING: Club América and LAFC set to play Club World Cup playoff; Infantino 'confirms' FIFA plans

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 - 18:22

Here we go.

FIFA is planning a one-game playoff between Club América and LAFC to determine which team will replace Club León at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, according to reports from ESPN.

Fuentes comentaron a ESPN que FIFA está considerando un partido entre América y LAFC para definir el último cupo de CONCACAF en el Mundial de Clubes, si León no tiene éxito en su caso ante el TAS.

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Watch: Inter Miami and LAFC brawl after brutal cheap shot on Lionel Messi

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 - 11:20

Inter Miami’s 3-1 victory in the Champions Cup vs. LAFC on Wednesday was packed to the brim with drama including a skirmish in the final minutes. The Inter Miami LAFC fight broke out in the 89th minute after a hard foul on Lionel Messi.

LAFC defender Marlon hit-sticked Messi near midfield which resulted in a chaotic fight between the two sides. 

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Lionel Messi and Miami complete unthinkable 3-goal comeback to advance to Champions Cup semis

Wed, 9 Apr 2025 - 20:26

Two Lionel Messi goals vs LAFC helped lead Inter Miami to a miraculous 3-1 victory (3-2 on aggregate) to advance to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals.

Wednesday night’s game at Chase Stadium was packed with drama from start to finish with the Herons’ superstar striking twice.

Messi goals vs LAFC

With Inter Miami needing three goals due to an early LAFC away goal, Messi jumpstarted the comeback with a sensational finish in the 35th minute.

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Watch: Lionel Messi scores outside-the-box bullet to save Miami from first loss of MLS Season

Sun, 6 Apr 2025 - 20:09

Inter Miami faced a thrilling test against Toronto FC on Sunday night, where Lionel Messi once again proved his mettle in a crucial moment.

With his side on the brink of their first loss of the 2025 MLS season, Messi stepped up to deliver a spectacular equalizer, securing a 1-1 draw and preserving Miami's unbeaten run.

A wild one at Chase Stadium ends in a draw.

That's a wrap on Matchday 7. pic.twitter.com/gNllTeot3G

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‘It’s a red in China and on the moon’ says Javier Mascherano on VAR review against LAFC

Thu, 3 Apr 2025 - 12:18

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano was fuming about a controversial VAR decision during his side’s 1-0 loss to LAFC in the Concacaf Champions Cup on Wednesday. The Argentine said LAFC deserved a red card and that the moment in question is “a red in China and on the moon.”

LAFC were fortunate not to go a player down when forward Nathan Ordaz was caught up in an off-the-ball skirmish with Miami defender Maximiliano Falcón. In the first half Ordaz was seen striking Falcón.

Mascherano VAR controversy vs. LAFC

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Lionel Messi's bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, banned by Inter Miami

Wed, 2 Apr 2025 - 10:06

Lionel Messi’s trusted bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has revealed that Inter Miami have banned him from walking along the sidelines during the club's matches.

In an interview with House of Highlights, Cheuko opened up about the challenges he has faced since moving to the U.S. and the impact the ban has on his ability to protect Messi during games.

Lionel Messi's bodyguard banned by MLS, he reveals

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Watch: Lionel Messi scores 127 seconds after being substituted into game

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 - 19:52

A brilliant Lionel Messi goal vs Philadelphia Union helped Inter Miami secure a 2-1 victory and showed that the Argentine’s influence on the field is immense.

Messi, who is recovering from muscle soreness, was substituted into the game at the 55 minute mark with his side leading 1-0. He only needed two minutes to double the lead.

Lionel Messi goal vs Philadelphia Union

55' - Messi subs on
57' - Messi scores

Inevitable. pic.twitter.com/JyBC0QWgr5

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