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Wayne Rooney decision emphasises David Beckham and Inter Miami's problems

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney's most recent decision will have been grim viewing for David Beckham, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami

Manchester Evening News

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami debut date set as his arrival sparks major security headache

Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas has revealed a date for Lionel Messi's potential debut - against Mexican side Cruz Azul on July 21 at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale

Daily Mirror

Bigger than Beckham: Messi has the power to realise soccer’s potential in the US

Never before has MLS given up so much to sign a player. But with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, the move could end up being a wise one

The Guardian - US

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Lionel Messi joins Inter Miami, rejects Barcelona return

Global soccer icon Lionel Messi is planning to sign with Inter Miami CF, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.

The Hindu

San Diego FC: Tory treasurers, tribal leaders and a $500m California dream

Will MLS really stop at 30 clubs if Mohamed Mansour, the British-Egyptian billionaire and Conservative party treasurer, is willing to pay a $500m expansion fee for a club in San Diego?

The Guardian - US

Bryce Miller: 'Little red engine that could' defies doubters, helps San Diego land MLS expansion team

SAN DIEGO — On Dec. 5, 2017, a group that included San Diego State Athletic Director John David Wicker and JMI Sports CEO Erik Judson quietly huddled with Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber and others at the soccer league's headquarters in New York.

Tribune News Service

MLS announces new expansion team in San Diego

Los Angeles (AFP) - Major League Soccer announced on Thursday that San Diego would become its 30th franchise, starting play in the 2025 season.

AFP

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MLS awards 30th franchise to San Diego

The addition of the San Diego franchise balances MLS at 15 teams per conference. A team name and crest will be revealed in the future.

Chicago Sun-Times

Premier League refs' chief Howard Webb wants VAR change that fans have been calling for

Fans of Premier League clubs could soon to granted access to listen to conversations between referees and the VAR hub in Stockley Park as Howard Webb pushes for changes

Daily Mirror

MLS commissioner Don Garber weighs in on Lionel Messi to Inter Miami rumors

MIAMI — Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber weighed in on the Lionel Messi to Inter Miami rumors as the club and league await word on the Argentine superstar’s plans for this summer.

Miami Herald

Jamie Carragher's ominous Lionel Messi warning amid MLS transfer rumours

Lionel Messi is heading towards being a free agent in the summer amid Paris Saint-Germain attempting to renew his contract and MLS side Inter Miami trying to take him Stateside

Daily Mirror

Can MLS grow its fanbase by ‘doing a Wrexham’?

The Welsh club has enjoyed a surge in popularity thanks to its starring role in a docuseries. But TV coverage doesn’t necessarily guarantee success

The Guardian - US

Lionel Messi transfer: MLS chief explains plan to sign PSG star in mega-money move

Lionel Messi is being linked with a move to the MLS once his contract with PSG expires at the end of the season - but it could take a blockbuster deal akin to David Beckham's to entice the Argentine

Daily Mirror

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke 'creates' new football club after controversial LA Rams decision

St. Louis now has its own MLS club thanks to Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke's controversial decision to move NFL side the Rams to Los Angeles back in 2016

Football London

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ben Frederickson: MLS commissioner gushes over St. Louis City SC's impressive launch

ST. LOUIS — Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber recently presented a peek at his crammed schedule and described how a burst of storms in one part of the country could, for example, send him to another game with short notice.

Daily Mirror

MLS commissioner hints league could introduce relegation in major revamp

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber hinted he believes the league could be set for a major revamp in years to come, and outlined what needs to happen before relegation is introduced

AFP

Rich in history, St. Louis ready for first steps in MLS

New York (AFP) - Abandoned by the NFL, the Midwest city of St.Louis has rallied behind the "other football" with their new Major League Soccer club set to make their debut on Saturday.

AFP

MLS banking on new Apple deal to boost popularity

New York (AFP) - Major League Soccer is hoping its ground-breaking new global streaming deal with Apple TV will launch a new era of growth when their season gets under way on Saturday.

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The Independent UK

Pelé invigorated US soccer, paved way for '94 World Cup, MLS

Clive Toye started his pursuit of Pelé with a trip to Jamaica and a cold call in 1971

Tribune News Service

Mark Zeigler: World Cup thoughts: the Euro-centric lineup, the 2026 format, Fox's coverage and more

Some thoughts from afar on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as it heads to the knockout stage:

Sports Illustrated

The Roots of Canada’s Return to the World Cup

The Canadian men’s program waited 36 years to get back to the World Cup, an achievement that can be traced to select moments and people.

Los Angeles Times

Dylan Hernandez: Lionel Messi may not be MLS' answer to reach mainstream

LOS ANGELES — Don Garber spoke carefully, as commissioners of sports leagues often do.

AFP

MLS open to playoff revamp: Garber

Los Angeles (AFP) - Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said Thursday the league was open to revamping its playoff format amid reports the postseason could be expanded to 16 teams.

AFP

Vela, Ruidiaz lift MLS All-Stars to 2-1 win over Liga MX

Washington (AFP) - Goals from Los Angeles FC star Carlos Vela and Seattle's Raul Ruidiaz lifted the Major League Soccer All-Stars to a 2-1 victory over their Liga MX foes for the second straight year in the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

MLS, Liga MX Entertain Again But May Not Last as All-Star Partners

With the expanded Leagues Cup coming next year and MLS and Liga MX clubs overlapping plenty as is, their All-Star spectacle could have a two-year shelf life.

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