4 h. ago MLS playoffs: Minnesota best Seattle in a classic as Miami rout Nashville

Lionel Messi scores two and assists two in 4-0 winCincinnati eliminates Columbus on late Brenner goalDayne St Clair scored and Andrew Thomas hit the crossbar in a penalty-kick shootout that was decided by the goalkeepers in the 11th round, and Minnesota United staged a shorthanded rally to beat the Seattle Sounders on Saturday in the rubber match of the best-of-three first-round series for the MLS Cup after a 3-3 tie in regulationThomas, who replaced starter Stefan Frei in the 89th minute with a shootout looming, appeared to injure a finger on a miss by Joaquín Pereyra to begin the shootout. He finished with a heavily taped hand. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Proud mom Ivanka Trump watches her three kids walk out with Lionel Messi before latest Inter Miami masterclass

A proud Ivanka Trump watched her children walk out with Lionel Messi on Saturday as Inter Miami went on to beat Nashville SC 4-0 in the MLS playoffs.

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2 w. ago For San Diego FC, a historic inaugural MLS season is equal parts philosophy and community

The Western Conference’s No 1 seed can become the second expansion team to win MLS CupAs San Diego FC prepare for their first playoff appearance this Sunday, they do so with the deserved title of record breakers. The expansion club has earned the Western Conference’s No 1 seed and set records for most victories (19) and points (63) in a single season by an MLS expansion team. As a result, they will be at home for the remainder of the playoffs, and would host MLS Cup if they make it there and meet anyone other than the Supporters’ Shield-winning Philadelphia Union.Now, they’re aiming for more history – to become the first expansion side to win MLS Cup since 1998 when the Chicago Fire achieved it against DC United. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Victoria Beckham is every inch the supportive wife as she wraps her arm around husband David at tense Miami vs. Nashville MLS Cup Playoffs match

Victoria Beckham was every inch the supportive wife as she wrapped her arm around David at the tense Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC MLS Cup Playoffs on Friday.

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2 w. ago MLS playoff picks: Will Messi, Son, Müller, or a dark horse make a run to the title?

The MLS postseason starts on Tuesday night. We assess the contenders for the championship, and take a look back at the talking points from the regular seasonHow little there was between the top teams. When all was said and done, just seven points covered the top six teams in the standings. The Supporters’ Shield race was settled with a game to spare, but any one of several sides could have finished top of the pile, which bodes well for the playoffs. Even by MLS standards, the field is wide open. GR Continue reading...

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2 w. ago MLS playoff picks: Will Messi, Son or a dark horse make a run to the title?

The MLS postseason starts on Tuesday night. We assess the contenders for the championship, and take a look back at the talking points from the regular seasonHow little there was between the top teams. When all was said and done, just seven points covered the top six teams in the standings. The Supporters’ Shield race was settled with a game to spare, but any one of several sides could have finished top of the pile, which bodes well for the playoffs. Even by MLS standards, the field is wide open. GR Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Lionel Messi wins MLS Golden Boot, playoff matchups set on Decision Day

The Argentine is widely expected to win league MVPPlayoffs begin with wild-card matches on WednesdayLionel Messi left no doubt on Decision Day.The Argentine icon s cored a hat-trick in a 5-2 victory over Nashville on Saturday night to wrap up Major League Soccer’s Golden Boot award with 29 goals this season. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Is this the quirkiest plane cabin? What it’s really like to fly business class on a British Airways A380

The Independent’s US Travel Editor flies business class on a BA A380 from London Heathrow to Miami. On paper, it’s a classic flight. But Ted Thornhill discovers it’s a journey with a twist

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