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Major League Soccer

MLS bans Jones, Yeboah for life after gambling investigation

Nov 3, 2024; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Derrick Jones (5) warms up before a game against the New York Red Bulls in a 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One match at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images/File Photo
Nov 3, 2024; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Columbus Crew midfielder Derrick Jones (5) warms up before a game against the New York Red Bulls in a 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One match at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images/File Photo

Lionel Messi is paid up to US$80 million a year by Inter Miami, says club owner

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi giving US President Donald Trump a gift as Mr Trump welcomes the Major League Soccer champions to the White House on March 5.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi giving US President Donald Trump a gift as Mr Trump welcomes the Major League Soccer champions to the White House on March 5.

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi knocked down as security guard subdues pitch invader

A shirt less fan ran onto the pitch and wrapped his arms Messi (right) before a security guard intervened, pulling the pitch invader to the ground and Messi with him.
A shirt less fan ran onto the pitch and wrapped his arms Messi (right) before a security guard intervened, pulling the pitch invader to the ground and Messi with him.

Messi cleared by MLS after review of post-match video

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) moves the ball against Los Angeles FC midfielder Mathieu Choinière (66) during the second half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-Imagn Images
Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) moves the ball against Los Angeles FC midfielder Mathieu Choinière (66) during the second half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-Imagn Images

Son Heung-min’s Los Angeles FC defeat Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in MLS season opener

Los Angeles FC's Son Heung-min (left) fighting for the ball with Inter Miami's Lionel Messi as Telasco Segovia looks on during the Major League Soccer's opening match on Feb 21.
Los Angeles FC's Son Heung-min (left) fighting for the ball with Inter Miami's Lionel Messi as Telasco Segovia looks on during the Major League Soccer's opening match on Feb 21.

Garber eyes transformative year for MLS with World Cup and Messi fever

FILE PHOTO: Dec 6, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) shakes hands with MLS commissioner Don Garber after winning the 2025 MLS Cup against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Dec 6, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) shakes hands with MLS commissioner Don Garber after winning the 2025 MLS Cup against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo

MLS in the spotlight in World Cup year as Messi's Miami begin title defence

Dec 6, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) lifts the Philip F. Anschutz trophy after winning the 2025 MLS Cup against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo
Dec 6, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) lifts the Philip F. Anschutz trophy after winning the 2025 MLS Cup against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo

Jozy Altidore says World Cup will prove critics wrong as football aims to match Super Bowl buzz

Jul 17, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, USA; Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore (17) celebrates after scoring a goal against Orlando City during the second half at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 17, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, USA; Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore (17) celebrates after scoring a goal against Orlando City during the second half at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

LA28 name six US stadiums for 2028 Olympic soccer matches

Olympics - LA28 officials speak to the media - LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, U.S. - January 13, 2026 General view of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Olympics - LA28 officials speak to the media - LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, U.S. - January 13, 2026 General view of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum REUTERS/Daniel Cole

Zaha gets surprise Ivory Coast recall for Cup of Nations

Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Group E - Ivory Coast v Sierra Leone - Stade de Japoma, Douala, Cameroon - January 16, 2022 Ivory Coast's Wilfried Zaha REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Group E - Ivory Coast v Sierra Leone - Stade de Japoma, Douala, Cameroon - January 16, 2022 Ivory Coast's Wilfried Zaha REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.