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Messi expands Spanish football influence with acquisition of Segunda División side Eldense

Lionel Messi has finalized the purchase of CD Eldense, a Segunda División club near Alicante, marking his second ownership stake in Spanish football. The move underscores his growing role as a strategic investor in the game’s lower leagues, following his acquisition of Cornella earlier this year.

1 Oct 2026
BarcelonaSpanish La Liga
Erik Bushey Takes the Reins as AC Grand Rapids’ First Head Coach in MLS NEXT Pro Debut
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Erik Bushey Takes the Reins as AC Grand Rapids’ First Head Coach in MLS NEXT Pro Debut

After a decade of success with the Colorado Rapids, Erik Bushey—2023 MLS NEXT Pro Coach of the Year—has been named the inaugural head coach of AC Grand Rapids, set to launch in the 2027 season. His arrival marks a pivotal moment for the franchise as it prepares to bring professional soccer to West Michigan.

1 Oct 2026
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Inter Miami’s conduct in MLS draws fresh criticism after Columbus Crew clash
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Inter Miami’s conduct in MLS draws fresh criticism after Columbus Crew clash

The latest controversy to engulf Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami has arrived not in the glare of a global tournament, but on the pitch of a Major League Soccer match—where the stakes, while lower, carr

28 Sept 2026
ArgentinaFIFA World Cup
UEFA Warns of ‘Two-Speed System’ as Mid-Table Premier League Clubs Outspend European Giants
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UEFA Warns of ‘Two-Speed System’ as Mid-Table Premier League Clubs Outspend European Giants

The Premier League’s summer transfer window has laid bare the most stark contrast yet in European football’s financial hierarchy, with UEFA now warning of a “clear two-speed system” emerging t

24 Sept 2026
Football
Harry Kane Close to New Bayern Munich Extension as Striker Details Future NFL and MLS Ambitions
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Harry Kane Close to New Bayern Munich Extension as Striker Details Future NFL and MLS Ambitions

Harry Kane has confirmed he is closing in on a contract extension with Bayern Munich while laying out long-term plans for a potential dual career in Major League Soccer and the NFL. The England captain emphasized that any transatlantic code switch remains years away as he prioritizes success at the highest level of European football.

24 Sept 2026
Bayern MunichBreaking NewsBundesliga
Thomas Müller’s MLS Future Hangs in the Balance: ‘No Concrete Answers’ as Contract, Health and Vision Shape His Decision
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Thomas Müller’s MLS Future Hangs in the Balance: ‘No Concrete Answers’ as Contract, Health and Vision Shape His Decision

At 37, Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Thomas Müller has spent nearly a decade in Major League Soccer, but his playing future remains uncertain. In a candid post-training interview, he laid bare the complexities of his decision—contract terms, personal circumstances, and the physical demands of elite football—while insisting he still enjoys the game. The stakes could not be higher for a player who has become a cornerstone of the Whitecaps’ midfield.

23 Sept 2026
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Akol Akon, Sydney FC’s youngest-ever men’s player,…
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Akol Akon, Sydney FC’s youngest-ever men’s player,…

Akol Akon, Sydney FC’s youngest-ever men’s player, has signed a multi-million-dollar deal with the Colorado Rapids—following in the footsteps of Lucas Herrington—but will remain with the Sky Blues for the coming season on loan. The move could redefine Australian youth development in MLS.

21 Sept 2026
Football
Pochettino Praises MLS Youth Pipeline as Hall Fires Red Bulls to Hudson River Derby Win
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Pochettino Praises MLS Youth Pipeline as Hall Fires Red Bulls to Hudson River Derby Win

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino witnessed a thrilling Hudson River Derby, praising the league’s youth development while Julian Hall’s goal secured a vital victory for Red Bull New York.

19 Sept 2026
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FC Cincinnati Complete Signing of Former Manchester United Defender Tyrell Malacia
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FC Cincinnati Complete Signing of Former Manchester United Defender Tyrell Malacia

FC Cincinnati have strengthened their squad for the Eastern Conference playoff run by securing former Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia on a free transfer. The 27-year-old Netherlands international joins the club on a contract through June 2027 with a club option.

18 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsEnglish Premier LeagueFC Cincinnati
Ronald Donkor Earns Maiden Ghana Call-Up as Carlos Queiroz Names 24-Man Squad for AFCON Qualifiers
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Ronald Donkor Earns Maiden Ghana Call-Up as Carlos Queiroz Names 24-Man Squad for AFCON Qualifiers

New York Red Bulls midfielder Ronald Donkor has been handed his first international call-up for Ghana’s upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers and a friendly against Morocco. Head coach Carlos Queiroz named a 24-man squad that features the return of Mohammed Kudus alongside key structural changes.

18 Sept 2026
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Cavan Sullivan, 16, Named in New-Look US Squad for 2030 World Cup Journey
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Cavan Sullivan, 16, Named in New-Look US Squad for 2030 World Cup Journey

Sixteen-year-old Philadelphia Union star Cavan Sullivan leads a youthful United States squad named by Mauricio Pochettino as the team begins its long journey to the 2030 World Cup.

17 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsCavan SullivanFIFA U-17 World Cup
Lionel Messi Included in Argentina Squad for Final Farewell Friendly in Buenos Aires
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Lionel Messi Included in Argentina Squad for Final Farewell Friendly in Buenos Aires

Lionel Messi is set to wear the Albiceleste shirt one final time after being included in Argentina’s squad for an upcoming home friendly against Benin on October 6. The call-up comes just weeks afte

16 Sept 2026
ArgentinaBreaking NewsFIFA World Cup
Philippe Coutinho Joins Santos to Reunite With Former Brazil Teammate Neymar
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Philippe Coutinho Joins Santos to Reunite With Former Brazil Teammate Neymar

Philippe Coutinho has completed a move to Santos, linking back up with childhood friend and former Brazil teammate Neymar. The high-profile transfer adds major firepower to the Brazilian club as Neymar continues his recovery from a calf injury ahead of the World Cup.

14 Sept 2026
BrazilBreaking NewsFIFA World Cup
Makhanya Praises New Defensive Duo with Fernandez Ahead of Old Firm Clash
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Makhanya Praises New Defensive Duo with Fernandez Ahead of Old Firm Clash

Olwethu Makhanya said Rangers’ defensive relationship with Emmanuel Fernandez, James Penrice and Dujon Sterling was already developing well before the Old Firm meeting with Celtic. The partnership t

14 Sept 2026
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Jose Mourinho Hails Kylian Mbappe as Real Madrid Rebuild Takes Shape

Jose Mourinho has offered a striking assessment of Kylian Mbappe amid ongoing scrutiny over Real Madrid’s tactical balance. As El Clasico approaches, debate surrounds the French star’s defensive output while Barcelona and Arsenal continue to assert their domestic dominance.

11 Sept 2026
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