5 h. ago For Lionel Messi and Inter Miami MLS Cup, not league success, rules all

The Javier Mascherano-led side has an outside chance of repeating as Supporters’ Shield winners, but MLS Cup remains the ultimate goalMuch about Tuesday night in Fort Lauderdale was typical. The weather was sticky and humid. The crowd at Chase Stadium was lively. And on the field, Lionel Messi assisted Jordi Alba, and vice-versa, in a 3-1 win for Inter Miami. That the victory came against the Seattle Sounders, the side that beat Miami in a contentious Leagues Cup final two weeks ago, gave the squad a measure of revenge. But there are bigger factors at play.“It was important to regain positive feelings,” Miami head coach Javier Mascherano told reporters afterward. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago The cherished Newcastle advantage that can inspire Champions League success over Barcelona

The atmosphere at St, James’ Park is a potent weapon for Newcastle that has helped secure famous wins on European nights

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53 h. ago Cristian Romero sees progress at Tottenham after previous ‘anger’

Romero helped Spurs to a first trophy in 17 years with Europa League success in May

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61 h. ago Jamie Vardy reveals the 'unbelievable' Serie A legend he idolised growing up and why wife Rebekah is yet to join him in Italy ahead of Cremonese debut

Premier League exports to Italy have been a roaring success in recent years and Leicester legend Jamie Vardy is aiming to keep up that hot streak. 

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5 d. ago 'Lionel Messi wanted to kill me – I had to apologise to him for what I did'

Young Real Madrid star Franco Mastantuono had a game to remember for Argentina recently as he shared the pitch with Lionel Messi, however the Inter Miami star berated the starlet for refusing to pass the ball

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6 d. ago Ange Postecoglou reveals when he knew he'd be sacked by Tottenham

New Nottingham Forest boss aware that Spurs dismissal was coming despite Europa League success ending 17-year trophy drought

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7 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo equals another remarkable goalscoring record as Lionel Messi left behind

Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal maintain their perfect start to World Cup qualifying with a 3-2 win against Hungary on Tuesday, and his second-half goal saw him equal yet another record

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8 d. ago Jalen Carter, Luis Suarez and Brendan Bett: How sport reacted to three high

In the span of seven days there were three high-profile spitting incidents in sports in the U.S.

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8 d. ago Nottingham Forest appoint Ange Postecoglou as new manager after Nuno Espirito Santo sacking

Postecoglou left Tottenham at the end of last season despite leading the club to Europa League success

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9 d. ago MLS suspends Luis Suárez three games for spitting incident in Leagues Cup

Sergio Busquets escapes punishment despite punchPost-final brawl involved Miami and Seattle playersMajor League Soccer has suspended striker Luis Suárez three league games for his role in the mass brawl between his Inter Miami side and the Seattle Sounders after the Leagues Cup final. Suárez was at the center of the confrontation, first putting Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas in a headlock before being dragged away. Later, TV cameras caught Suárez yelling at, and spitting on, Sounders security director Gene Ramirez.Sounders team psychologist Steven Lenhart, himself a former MLS player who was known for confrontations and physical play, has also had his credential revoked for the remainder of the 2025 season. Lenhart was among a large group of Sounders players and staff who joined the melee along with Inter Miami players and staff. Continue reading...

Sport

9 d. ago Everyone seems to agree: spitting on somebody else is just wrong. But it keeps happening

Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez further damaged his reputation

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9 d. ago The best university for your course: From Chichester for theatre to Teesside for social work, our rankings reveal the specialist institution for your subject of choice

One university - Imperial College London - leads our institutional league table, but table-topping success is shared by 44 universities at subject level.

Culture

1 week ago Luis Suarez BANNED after spitting incident despite issuing grovelling apology

Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez has been handed a ban after spitting at an opposition member of staff in the League Cups final, with ex-Barcelona star Sergio Busquets also earning a suspension

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1 week ago Lionel Messi casts doubt on whether he will play at 2026 World Cup

Messi cast doubt on his World Cup participation next year after bagging a brace for Argentina

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1 week ago 'I went to dinner with David and Victoria Beckham – her behaviour would surprise people'

Wayne Rooney spent six years as David Beckham's international team-mate as the Red Devils icon had quite the experience when visiting Madrid to have dinner with the Inter Miami co-owner

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1 week ago Lionel Messi drops new retirement hint as he wipes away tears in interview

Lionel Messi helped Argentine win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar but questions have been asked about whether the 38-year-old will be involved at next summer's tournament

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1 week ago Lionel Messi drops retirement stunner as he tears up BEFORE his likely last game on Argentine soil: Wife sends heartfelt message as superstar suggests he could even quit pre

The superstar bowed out with an impressive two-goal performance in a 3-0 victory against Venezuela in front of a raucous sellout crowd in Buenos Aires.

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2 w. ago Luis Suarez disgraces himself again 'spitting' at security guard after Inter Miami loss

Luis Suarez disgraced himself yet again after Inter Miami's 3-0 defeat to Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final, with the Uruguayan appearing to spit at a Sounders staff member

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2 w. ago Luis Suarez appears to spit at Seattle Sounders coach after Inter Miami loss

The former Liverpool and Barcelona superstar reacted furiously after Inter Miami’s defeat to Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final

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2 w. ago Luis Suarez 'spits' at MLS rival staff member as Inter Miami suffer huge defeat

Inter Miami were hammered 3-0 by Seattle Sounders in the final of the Leagues Cup but Sunday's match was marred by an incident involving Luis Suarez, who appeared to spit on a member of Seattle's staff

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