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Ahead of Philadelphia Union’s west coast trip to San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night, Head Coach Jim Curtin provided an update on the status of the squad.
Will Lionel Messi play in Philadelphia this year? Here’s what to know
Don’t expect it. Inter Miami visits the Union on June 24, and Messi isn’t expected to take the field in MLS until much later in the summer.
The Union’s Argentines celebrate Lionel Messi coming to MLS
“He’s my idol, the biggest role model in football,” said Joaquín Torres, who played against Messi as a youngster. Julián Carranza met Messi while with an Argentine youth national team.
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Lionel Messi to join MLS side Inter Miami after PSG departure
One of the game’s greatest-ever players confirmed the news Wednesday, saying he’s coming to South Beach roughly six months after winning the World Cup with Argentina. The 35-year-old forward, leaving French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent, would represent a true landmark signing for the club and league.
Real Salt Lake finalizing deal to sign forward Cristian ‘Chicho’ Arango from Pachuca
Arango, 28, made 13 appearances in his half-season in Mexico. He had five goals and two assists. He scored in each of his last five matches with Pachuca. Prior to heading to Mexico in the winter, Arango was a prolific center forward in MLS. He had 35 goals and six assists in 58 appearances (4,262 minutes) for LAFC, helping guide the club to an MLS Cup and the Supporters’ Shield in 2022.
Sergio Busquets in talks to join Inter Miami, Saudi clubs
Messi’s announcement on Wednesday that he has turned down the chance to move to Saudi Arabia or return to Barca in favour of a move to Miami could influence Busquets’ decision.
How Inter Miami could line up with Lionel Messi
Fresh off of winning a World Cup with Argentina in December, Lionel Messi has decided to make the next step in his career and join Major League Soccer team Inter Miami CF. But how will the MLS side line up with the Argentine joining their ranks?
West Ham score late to beat Fiorentina in Europa Conference League final
Jarrod Bowen scored in the 90th minute as West Ham United secured a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday to clinch a first major European trophy in over half a century.
Real Madrid agree deal to sign Jude Bellingham from Dortmund for €103m+
Sources told ESPN on Wednesday that the deal was agreed for around €100m with an additional €20m in add-ons. Dortmund confirmed that 30% of the initial fee would make up the rest of the deal.
