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/ 576 days agoFC Cincinnati pursuing Copa Libertadores champion and River Plate striker Miguel Borja
FC Cincinnati is making a high-stakes gamble on a proven goal-scorer with a mixed recent record. Miguel Borja's availability due to a falling-out with his manager and reduced buyout clause presents a significant opportunity for the MLS club, but his inconsistent form makes it a high-risk move

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/ 577 days agoNo Messi reunion at Miami nor Saudi stay: Neymar's next club revealed
As rumors swirl about Neymar’s future, recent comments from Santos officials hint that the Brazilian forward’s next club may be closer to home.

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/ 577 days agoMessi reveals post-retirement plans: Why coaching isn’t in his future
ionel Messi navigates the closing chapters of his illustrious career, the world is abuzz with questions about his next steps.

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/ 579 days agoMessi is Infantino's last shot to save FIFA Club World Cup
With growing player frustrations over an increasingly packed schedule and talk of strikes, FIFA’s Club World Cup is still set to begin this summer under an expanded format. But Gianni Infantino's latest trump card will attract viewers worldwide. His name is Lionel Messi. Although Infantino has criticized the infamous Super League for lacking competitiveness, the […]

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/ 580 days agoBernard Kamungo interview: From a refugee camp to MLS
FC Dallas winger Bernard Kamungo spoke with World Soccer Talk after the 2024 regular MLS season ended. The 22-year-old discussed his long journey towards professional soccer and his future goals. In our Bernard Kamungo interview, he also shines a light on the dilemma of picking a national team to represent. “I didn’t come this far […]

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/ 583 days agoMLS mourns tragic passing of Union goalkeeper Holden Trent
The world of MLS was struck with profound sadness as news emerged of the sudden passing of Holden Trent, a promising 25-year-old goalkeeper with the Philadelphia Union. Fans, teammates, and loved ones are in shock and grieving the loss of an exceptional talent and beloved man; Trent held immense skill, dedication, and a promising future […]

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/ 584 days agoWhy MLS needs to implement apertura clausura league format
It was recently revealed that Major League Soccer (MLS) officials are considering making major changes to its calendar, and perhaps adopting an Apertura and Clausura format. Both league and club executives are currently discussing potentially changing the division's annual schedule to begin in the fall and extend to spring. The move would essentially flip the […]

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/ 584 days agoNeymar to MLS? Inter Miami eyes January move for star
Neymar, currently playing with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, has been linked to a potential transfer to MLS side Inter Miami. The star forward, who joined Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023, could soon reunite with former teammates Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets, all now part of Inter Miami’s ambitious lineup. In their pursuit […]

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/ 585 days agoMessi salary equals a combined payroll of 22 other MLS teams
Lionel Messi’s transition to MLS with Inter Miami has not only redefined on-field expectations but has also established a new precedent in the league's payroll landscape. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s salary at Inter Miami now surpasses the total wages of nearly all MLS clubs. It underlines the league's major financial shift since the Argentine's […]

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/ 586 days agoMLS would benefit from fall-spring calendar in multiple ways
Major League Soccer (MLS) is reportedly considering making major changes to its calendar. The North American division currently runs from spring to fall each year. However, the league may soon opt to flip the annual schedule to begin in the fall and extend to spring. The Athletic writer Paul Tenorio reports that league officials and […]

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/ 588 days agoFormer MLS team president says pro/rel would benefit US soccer
Promotion and relegation is one of the most controversial topics in American soccer. Everyone has thoughts and conversations often get heated. Most of us are speaking just as fans though. Our points of view are just as informed or ignorant as everyone else’s. That’s not true in the case of Tim Bezbatchenko. Bezbatchenko spent years […]

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/ 589 days agoMLS urges borders to be protected to block foreign leagues
As foreign leagues inch closer to playing competitively in the United States, MLS commission Don Garber is playing defense. As the top soccer division in the United States, Major League Soccer has worked to grow its domestic audience. The principal competition has always been the domestic and continental leagues in Europe. These teams in the […]

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/ 590 days agoForbes updated list: Ronaldo salary double that of Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's rivalry has captivated fans for over a decade, both on and off the pitch. While their competition for titles and individual awards has been fierce, a new battleground has emerged—financial earnings. According to Forbes' latest list of the highest-paid soccer players in 2024, Ronaldo's earnings have skyrocketed. Thus, leaving his […]

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/ 590 days agoMiami to get another ex-Barca star? Verbal agreement for move
Reports are emerging that Neymar has reached a verbal agreement to join MLS side Inter Miami, where he would reunite with his former Barcelona teammates. This potential move, if it materializes, would see the trio known as "MSN"—Messi, Suarez, and Neymar—reunite on the field. Particularly, after their celebrated partnership at Barcelona between 2014 and 2017. […]

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/ 590 days agoSir Alex Ferguson: Driving force behind Messi's MLS move
Lionel Messi's blockbuster move to MLS in 2023 stunned the soccer world, not only for its impact on the American sports landscape. It also solidified Inter Miami’s position as a rising force in global soccer. According to David Beckham, owner of Inter Miami, much of the credit for securing Messi’s signature and sealing his arrival […]