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Lionel Messi scores twice and assists twice in masterclass performance against Columbus Crew

Lionel Messi delivered another masterclass performance on Saturday night, scoring twice and assisting twice in Inter Miami’s dominant 5-1 victory over the Columbus Crew at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.

Watch: Prime Barcelona days return as Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez roll back the clock vs. Montreal

Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez combined for all four of Inter Miami’s goals on Wednesday during the Herons’ 4-2 home victory against Montreal.

Wednesday night’s game was a vintage Messi and Suárez performance as both forwards bagged a brace and an assist. The two combined twice in the second half as the former Barcelona duo toyed with the visiting defense.

Messi Suárez goals vs Montreal

Messi kicked off the scoring in the 27th minute as another fellow Barcelona man, Serigo Busquets, provided the assist.

Angel Di María announces exit from Benfica, future uncertain

May 18 (Reuters) - Angel Di María will not return for Benfica next season, the Argentine forward said after the club failed to win the Liga Portugal following a 1-1 draw at Braga on Saturday, finishing two points below champions Sporting.

The 37-year-old, who retired from international soccer last year after making 145 appearances for Argentina, has spent five years at Benfica in two spells, having re-joined the club in 2023 after playing for Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris St Germain and Juventus.

Watch: It’s only May and FC Cincinnati's Kévin Denkey has two goal of the year contenders

FC Cincinnati went all in on Kévin Denkey in November with a $16.2 million transfer fee, a Major League Soccer record at the time. Fast forward to May and it’s clear to see that he was worth every penny.

The Togo international has only played 11 league games for Cincinnati and already has two goal of the year contenders. Denkey scores bangers.

Kevin Denkey goals FC Cincinnati

On Wednesday the 24-year-old showcased his technique with the ball at his feet as he diced three Toronto FC defenders before supplying a perfect finish.

Major League Soccer has 19 of the 50 most valuable clubs in the world

It’s called soccer, world.

Major League Soccer has made a significant jump on the global soccer landscape in terms of value, with 19 of its clubs featured in Sportico's most-recent list of the world's 50 most valuable soccer teams

Landon Donovan says Inter Miami will win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Here goes another bold statement by Donovan…

U.S. men’s national team legend Landon Donovan has boldly predicted that Inter Miami will emerge victorious in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, set to be held in the United States for the first time ever.

Landon Donovan says Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will win 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Minnesota United EMBARASS Inter Miami 4-1 despite Lionel Messi goal

Minnesota United took care of business against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on Saturday with a resounding 4-1 victory. The result marks the Herons’ biggest loss when Messi was on the field.

Messi did get on the scoreboard early in the second half, but that was one of the few highlights for Miami.

Messi goal vs Minnesota

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

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.

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

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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