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Lionel Messi got hugged by a fan who ran onto the field wearing a No. 10 Argentina shirt Thursday during a 2-0 friendly win over Australia in which the World Cup champion scored the fastest goal of his career.Messi was standing near the corner flag in the second half when the fan ran onto the field and embraced him.

Luis Suarez will not be joining his friend and former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, the Uruguayan striker said Thursday.In a stunning announcement Wednesday, Messi revealed his intention to join the MLS club following the expiration of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain on June 30.

Barcelona have said Lionel Messi turned down their proposal because he wants to "compete in a league with fewer demands" after the forward confirmed he will join MLS side Inter Miami.Messi, whose contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires on June 30, revealed on Wednesday he would not return to Barca because he could not wait any longer to see if they would be able to register his contract with LaLiga.

The news of Lionel Messi joining Major League Soccer made headlines across the globe - and the ripple effect hit Chicago.The international soccer superstar announced Wednesday that he will join Inter Miami after spending two years with Paris Saint-Germain.And Messi potentially facing the Chicago Fire this fall at Soldier Field nearly doubled ticket sales in a matter of hours.

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez is targeting the return of Lionel Messi and the signing of a defensive midfielder this summer.Messi, 35, will play his final game for Paris Saint-Germain this weekend, with his contract expiring at the end of June, and Xavi has not hidden his desire to bring the forward back to the Catalan club.

As Inter waited to collect their Champions League runners-up medals at the Ataturk Stadium on Saturday night, Andre Onana hurled down his gloves and grabbed Lautaro Martinez by the face.It was not immediately clear if the goalkeeper was consoling his teammate or chastising him, the forceful body language reflecting all at once Inter's despair at chances missed against Manchester City and their pride for having earned them.

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico is improving after a head injury sustained when he was hit by a horse in Spain 10 days ago, doctors said Wednesday.Rico remained in serious condition in an intensive unit, but doctors said the injury was progressing favorably and that hey have stopped sedating him.

Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJun 7, 2023, 10:30 AM ET


Lionel Messi is expected to decide on a move to either Barcelona or Inter Miami with sources telling ESPN that senior figures behind an attempt to take the Argentina forward to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal fear the player has lost interest in moving to the Middle East.

It is September 2003 and Sweden have just been awarded a second penalty against San Marino in a European Championship qualifier.The team's designated penalty taker, Kim Kallstrom, has dispatched the first and expects to take this one too.However a 21yearold Zlatan Ibrahimovic has other ideas.He is the player who has been fouled and grabs the ball to take the spot-kick.

Reports from The Athletic on Friday claimed that the Paris Saint-Germain president and CEO, chairman of the Qatari state-owned entertainment and sports network beIN Media Group, had played a significant role in talks over Sheikh Jassim potentially taking over from the Glazers at Old Trafford.The Athletic reported that Al-Khelaifi had been approached by Sheikh Jassim's bid team for advice on the valuation of the club and was later contacted by the Glazers to try and convince Sheikh Jassim to increase his offer, also allegedly meeting with Raine Group, the American investment bank handling the sale of United on behalf of the Glazers.

The wingback position is a very difficult one to play and master.This is because in a formation with three central defenders, the wingback often performs multiple roles simultaneously.He cannot solely be a defensive player because then he would be a fullback and the midfielders would have no/limited passing options to the wings.

The summer transfer window isn't open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, and there's plenty of gossip swirling around.Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: Musah could replace Rice at West Ham
West Ham United are lining up Valencia midfielder Yunus Musah should Declan Rice make the move to Arsenal, according to CBS Sports.

The summer transfer window isn't open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, and there's plenty of gossip swirling around.Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: Gundogan to consider Saudi offer?Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has received an offer from Saudi Arabia's league in an effort to bring him to a club in their country, according to Foot Mercato.

Lionel Messi said he did not want to re-live his traumatic departure from Barcelona two years ago after revealing Wednesday he will join MLS side Inter Miami CF over the Catalan club.Messi, 35, left Barca in August 2021 as a free agent, signing for Paris Saint-Germain, because they could not afford to register his contract within their LaLiga-imposed spending limit.

AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho said he was uncertain about his future at the club following their 4-1 penalty shootout defeat in the Europa League final against Sevilla on Wednesday.The defeat meant Roma failed to qualify for next season's Champions League and prompted questions about whether the 60-year-old would remain in the Italian capital, having been linked with Paris Saint-Germain.

Paris Saint-Germain clinched a record-breaking 11th Ligue 1 title with one game to spare when they drew 1-1 at Strasbourg on Saturday.The result put them on 85 points, four ahead of Lens, who secured second place with a 3-0 home victory against AC Ajaccio.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Lionel Messi scored the crucial goal for PSG, taking him to 496 league goals for his career to become the all-time leading scorer in the top five European leagues.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi announced on Tuesday he has no plans to play at the 2026 World Cup.Messi, 35, led Argentina to glory last year in Qatar in what was his fifth World Cup.
- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)Although he repeatedly said throughout the tournament that it was going to be his last, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, his teammates and fans remained hopeful the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi could feature at the 2026 World Cup that will be played in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Welcome to the ESPN FC hotlist, which each month highlights some of the most in-form talent aged 23 or under across Europe.Generally, young but established stars like Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham or Barcelona's Gavi aren't included -- otherwise they'd be on the list every month -- but we'll shine a light on some of those who deserve praise for their performances and who could potentially be European football's next big name.

Football world is ever-changing and evolving in different aspects.These days, the old saying that states, "it's more than just a game" has a double meaning.For some, it will be a breather from everyday life and a chance to experience emotions with other like minded individuals.However, others will be guided by greed, seeing it as nothing but a business philosophy and there is one thing that dismays me about this particular ideal.

Liverpool looking to bring in defensive reinforcements at the end of the season and they have identified the Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio as a target.A report from Le Parisien claims that Liverpool will face competition from Paris Saint-Germain for the talented young defender but they are better placed to sign the 21-year-old this summer.

Julien Laurens, CorrespondentJun 6, 2023, 10:25 AM ET


Christophe Galtier has been sacked by Paris Saint-Germain after winning the Ligue 1 title, sources have told ESPN.Galtier led PSG to the 2022-23 league title but failed to deliver success in the Champions League with the French club knocked out by Bayern Munich in the round of 16.
- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) According to ESPN sources, PSG sporting director Luis Campos informed Galtier on Tuesday that he was sacked by the club with former Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann set to continue talks with the club.

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he told club president Joan Laporta that he would like to have Lionel Messi back next season and said he speaks to his former teammate regularly about a possible return to the team.Messi, 35, left Barca two years ago at the end of his contract, but he will be available as a free agent this summer when his deal with Paris Saint-Germain expires.

Though it's yet to be confirmed, there's an expectation that Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season when his contract finishes, and that could, potentially, have implications for Arsenal.The Argentinian has enjoyed a superb season for club and country so far.A World Cup winner after many, many years of trying, Messi already has 19 goals and 19 assists in the 2022/23 campaign per BBC Sport.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said the club can compete with Saudi Arabia's offer for Lionel Messi, even if they cannot match it financially.ESPN reported earlier this month that Messi, who turns 36 in June, will leave Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent when his contract expires in the summer, with sources telling ESPN there is an offer for the Argentina international from Saudi Arabia.

Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe was named Ligue 1 player of the season for the fourth time in a row on Sunday after helping the capital club win a record 11th French title.The France forward is the only player to win the award four times, beating the record he shared with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) "I want to thank the players, the staff, all the people working in the shadows," said 24-year-old Mbappe.

The United States can select Folarin Balogun after the England under-21 forward, who has starred for Ligue 1 side Reims this season, opted to represent the 2026 World Cup co-host.FIFA said on Tuesday it approved a request by the U.S. Soccer Federation to change Balogun's national eligibility from England.

That was ... shockingly competent!It had been a second since we saw a fairly straightforward win like the one Juventus authored on Sunday, but the 2-0 victory over Cremonese was as good as we've seen from the Bianconeri in a little while.Juventus dominated possession, outshot their opposition by a million and essentially did everything that a good team should do against a bad one.

Lionel Messi's father and agent, Jorge, has denied reports the forward has an agreement in place to move to Saudi Arabia next season when his Paris Saint-Germain contract expires."There is absolutely nothing [in place] with any club for next season," he said in a statement on Tuesday."The decision will never be taken before Lionel finishes the league campaign with PSG.
- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) "Once the season ends, that will be the moment to analyse things and see what options there are and to take a decision.

The summer transfer window might not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, and there's plenty of gossip swirling around.Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: Arsenal waiting to make Rice move
Arsenal are preparing to make an offer for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice after the Europa Conference League final, according to Fabrizio Romano.

1. Chelsea have appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager following their worst finish in 29 years.
2. Pochettino brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously managed Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton.
3. He will be tasked with rebuilding the team and restoring them to

The summer transfer window may not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, and there's plenty of gossip swirling around.Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: USMNT's Adams on radar at Man Utd
United States men's national team and Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams is on the radar of Manchester United, according to Football Insider.

James Olley, Senior Writer, ESPN FCMay 13, 2023, 04:12 PM ET


Chelsea have agreed terms with Mauricio Pochettino to become the club's new coach, sources told ESPN.A contract is yet to be signed but that is now considered a formality with an official announcement expected in the coming days.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Caretaker boss Frank Lampard is set to remain in charge with Pochettino taking over at the end of the season.

An illustrious, legendary, unique, unbelievable, incredible career has come to an end: Ibra has retired from football.The announcement came at the end of Milan's last match of the season (3-1 win over Hellas Verona).It was known that Zlatan would leave Milan, but Ibra shocked the world, as he usually does, when he announced that he has decided to leave the world of Calcio.

Inter have a two-goal lead to protect when they play host to AC Milan in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at San Siro.Having secured a 2-0 victory in a fascinating first leg, Inter already have one foot in the finale but will be fearful of an almighty response from a scorned Milan side desperate to stop their rivals from reaching the European showpiece.

Lionel Messi arrived two years ago wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with Ici C'est Paris (This Is Paris) a favorite cry among Paris Saint-Germain fans and to chants of Messi!Messi!Messi!" Issued on: 01/06/2023 - 16:43 2 min Lionel Messi playing for PSG against Ajacco at the Parc des Princes in Paris on May 13, 2023.

Christian Pulisic, 24, is one of the stars likely to be offloaded by Chelsea this summer with the Daily Mail saying he could be used to lure another big name to Stamford Bridge.The United States forward could be used as part of a deal to persuade Napoli to sell Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen.Paris Saint-Germain are poised to make a bid for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, 21.

It was at around 70 minutes, shortly after Toni Kroos had followed Luka Modric off the pitch, that the edges of the night began to sharpen a little and this Champions League semi-final took on a perfect clarity.Manchester City were going to win and Real Madrid were going to lose and no tweak or tactic, no switch or substitution, was going to change that fact.

Bernardo Silva has addressed the recent speculation about his future with Manchester City after their victory against Real Madrid.City were 4-0 winners at the Etihad with Silva hitting the back of the net twice.Over the two legs, the Premier League side won the semi-final 5-1.The Portuguese star has been linked with a move away from Man City, with one French outlet reporting that Paris Saint-Germain have him on their summer wanted list.

So that was the 2022-23 LaLiga season.With just one round of games left to play, it's all wrapped up except for the last relegation spot, and one European place.Barcelona were crowned champions, well ahead of nearest rivals Real Madrid.Atletico Madrid and -- for the first time in a decade -- Real Sociedad joined them in the top four.

A giant statue unveiled in Argentina of River Plate legend Marcelo Gallardo has sparked mockery among fans due to one exaggerated feature - an oversized crotch area.The eight-metre tall bronze statue of Gallardo, 47, which stands outside the club's Monumental Stadium, has inspired a host of internet memes.

Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba bid farewell to Barcelona on Sunday on an emotional evening as the LaLiga champions ran out 3-0 winners against Mallorca.Ansu Fati scored a brace and Gavi added the third in what was also the last game at Spotify Camp Nou for the foreseeable future, with Barca due to move to the Olympic Stadium next season to allow their iconic home to be redeveloped.

This seems like (and probably is) utter nonsense, but Arsenal Martin Ødegaard is reportedly being targeted by FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and... Bayern Munich?That seems odd, right?Well, let

Arsenal's captain, Martin Ødegaard, is reportedly drawing interest from Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and PSG.

Kimmich is attracting interest / Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich is the subject of growing transfer interest from across Europe as he considers his future at the club, 90min understands.The 28-year-old midfielder has been an integral part of the setup at Bayern for the vast majority of his eight years in Bavaria but is approaching the final two years of his current contract.

Where is all of this noise about Joshua Kimmich wanting to leave Bayern Munich coming from?In recent days, we have seen reports detailing interest from both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, which was...odd.Now, Kimmich's old friend Pep Guardiola might want to bring him to Manchester City as well:

Barcelona are joined by Manchester City in the race for Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich.

The rumors have been swirling for weeks that Bayern Munich has big interest in Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani.The problem with an acquisition of the Frenchman, however, was reportedly that Die Adler's asking price would exceed nine figures.That might not be such an issue any more per Sport1's Kerry Hau and Christopher Michel (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).

Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch might be dead-set on leaving the club and could be ready to force his way out in hopes of joining Liverpool FC or another club willing to give him more playing time:

Ryan Gravenberch is not satisfied with his first season in Munich.The Dutch midfielder born in 2002, paid 25 million euros last summer, in Bayern's turbulent season he hardly ever played as a starter and would like to change his sights if he doesn't receive guarantees for the future.

Tim Vickery, South America correspondentMay 16, 2023, 06:10 PM ET


Everything is still to play for in Wednesday's second leg of the Champions League semifinal between Manchester City and Real Madrid.But one thing may have been decided last week at the Bernabeu.The 1-1 draw in the first leg could mark the definitive moment in which Vinicius Junior becomes Brazil's leading attacking force.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed that he has rebuilt his relationship with Lionel Messi, who wants to return to Camp Nou this summer.Messi is approaching the final month of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain and has long been in negotiations over an emotional return to Barcelona, who hope to receive the financial clearance from La Liga to announce a deal soon.

The summer transfer window may not be open yet in Europe, but teams are getting ready for it, and there's plenty of gossip swirling around.Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: City's Gundogan nears Barcelona deal
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is edging closer to reaching an agreement with Barcelona, according to Sport.

Contrary to the report we saw earlier this week, Bild says that Bayern Munich is not in pursuit of RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Dani Olmo.Olmo, who has been linked to Bayern Munich off-and-on for two years now, does not exactly play a position of need for the Bavarians:

Aktuell ist Dani Olmo bei Bayern kein Thema.

Sergio Busquets will leave Barcelona when his contract expires this summer, the club announced on Wednesday, bringing to an end a spell that has seen him win eight LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues.Busquets, 34, had an offer to extend his stay at Spotify Camp Nou, with Barca coach Xavi Hernandez expressing his desire for the club captain to remain at the club.

Tuesday went off the rails with the brewing controversy emerging (or not emerging) between Bayern Munich and club legend Thomas Müller.Before either of the two big Müller stories broke, however, Mario Basler had some thoughts on Müller's situation at the club...and you might want to read them:

Thomas Müller's heyday at Bayern Munich is over.

According to Relevo journalist Matteo Moretto, Real Madrid could ramp up its efforts to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Randal Kolo Muani.Real Madrid was rumored to have interest in the French attacker, but would be competing with Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain among others.

Bayern Munich's Champions League campaign reached another early stop by their own lofty standards.The quarter-finals exit against Manchester City marked three straight years of bowing out just before the semi-finals.The elimination means Bayern will miss out on a significant bounty - but their stellar performance to this point means they have already banked a substantial amount of revenue:

Bayern have earned a €89.02m prize money from UEFA for their Champions League run this season.