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Major League Soccer

Also known as: MLS

Major League Soccer — top-tier professional soccer league in North America where players including Messi and Casemiro compete.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by Jose Luis Contreras/NurPhoto) (Photo by Jose Luis Contreras / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP) Audio By Vocalize Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez, a former Barcelona and Arsenal star, has signed with CF Montreal through at least the 2027 season, the Major League Soccer club a

    Chilean veteran Sanchez signs with MLS club Montreal
  3. The Standard

    In the message, Messi, whose contract with Major League Soccer outfit Inter Miami runs till the end of the 2028 season, reflected on the final months of his father's life, which coincided with the 2026 World Cup."I kept telling you we would reach the final so you could make the t

    Messi says not certain to play "much longer" after father's death
  4. July 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    The superstar forward was shown stepping onto the training field alongside his Miami teammate Luis Suarez in a video posted to social media by the Major League Soccer club.

    Messi returns to Miami training after World Cup break
  6. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by Ayman Aref / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP) Audio By Vocalize Inter Miami on Wednesday announced the signing of Brazil star Casemiro but Major League Soccer immediately said it was investigating allegations of tampering by the club over the deal.

    Inter Miami signs Brazil veteran Casemiro but MLS probes deal
  7. Citizen Digital

    push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Many believed the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner was headed for semi-retirement when he swapped top level European football for Major League Soccer

    Messi returns 'home' to lead Argentina World Cup charge in Miami
  8. June 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    "He is a special talent," Popovic said of the teenager, who plays in Major League Soccer.

    Australia eye 'something special' after reaching World Cup last 32
  10. Citizen Digital

    These were not obvious developments.Messi is in the twilight of his ​career after moving to Major League Soccer in 2023, Haaland lost ​form in the middle of the Premier League season, and ⁠Mbappe suffered a dip in the second half of his La Liga ​campaign.

    Goal machines Messi, Haaland and Mbappe give their teams perfect starts
  11. Citizen Digital

    Cup, said in a recorded message on Instagram, "I can't wait to walk around there the next time I go to Rockefeller Center or Radio City Music Hall." The 48-year-old raised his profile in the United States after spending five seasons with New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer

    New York renames streets after Thierry Henry, Pele ahead of World Cup
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    Messi suffers injury scare before World Cup By Citizen Sports May 25, 2026 02:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi controls the ball during the Major League Soccer

    Messi suffers injury scare before World Cup
  14. The Standard

    second place in the list of the UK's wealthiest sportspeople, behind the family of ex-Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone, whose wealth was valued at £2 billion.Beckham, who retired from playing in 2013, is a co-owner of Inter Miami, estimated to be Major League Soccer

    Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman

Yesterday

  1. Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez joins MLS club Montreal

    Alexis Sanchez, a 37-year-old former Barcelona and Arsenal star and two-time Copa America champion, has signed with CF Montreal through at least the 2027 season.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Messi expresses doubt about continuing football after father's death

    Lionel Messi, 39, said he has "serious doubts" about continuing to play football for "much longer" following the death of his father Jorge Messi, aged 68, who was also his agent. Messi reflected on his father's absence from the 2026 World Cup final, which Argentina lost 1–0 to Spain.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 31 July

  1. Messi returns to Inter Miami training after World Cup final loss

    Lionel Messi returned to training with Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after Argentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain on July 19. The 39-year-old forward has not yet clarified whether he will continue playing for the national side.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Inter Miami signs Brazil midfielder Casemiro; MLS investigates tampering

    Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazil international Casemiro, a 34-year-old midfielder who left Manchester United as a free agent, but Major League Soccer immediately opened an investigation into allegations of tampering by the club over the deal.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. Messi leads Argentina into World Cup knockout round in Miami

    Lionel Messi, 39, is leading Argentina's defense of the World Cup title in his sixth tournament, having scored six times in the group stages to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 19 goals and extend a record seven-game scoring streak. Argentina faces Cape Verde in a last 32 clash on Friday in Miami, where Messi now lives after moving to Major League Soccer.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 27 June

  1. Australia reach World Cup last 32, eye special knockout run

    Australia qualified for the World Cup knockout rounds for the third time in their history after drawing 0-0 with Paraguay. Coach Tony Popovic said the team wants to achieve "something special" in the tournament.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Messi, Haaland, Mbappe lead World Cup teams with strong starts

    Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria, Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway against Iraq, and Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France against Senegal in Tuesday's World Cup Group J matches, giving their teams winning starts despite recent dips in form.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. New York temporarily renames streets after Henry, Pele for World Cup

    New York City has temporarily renamed streets after Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins Thursday and will culminate in a final at MetLife Stadium next month. The ceremony at West 50th Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan unveiled "Thierry Henry Way," according to city officials.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. Messi substituted in MLS game ahead of World Cup

    Lionel Messi was substituted in the 73rd minute of Inter Miami's Major League Soccer match against Philadelphia Union on Sunday, clutching the back of his left leg. Coach Guillermo Hoyos said the substitution was precautionary due to pitch conditions and fatigue rather than a confirmed injury.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. David Beckham becomes Britain's first billionaire sportsman

    David Beckham and his wife Victoria have reached an estimated combined wealth of £1.185 billion, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, making them Britain's wealthiest sportspeople after Bernie Ecclestone's family. Beckham's wealth comes largely from his co-ownership of Inter Miami and brand ambassador roles with companies including Adidas and Hugo Boss.

    15 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 10 May

  1. Messi warns Argentina faces tough competition in World Cup defense

    Lionel Messi said Argentina fans are right to dream of a second straight World Cup title, but cautioned that France, Spain, Brazil, and Portugal are strong contenders and "in better shape" despite some Argentine players dealing with injuries or lack of match fitness.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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