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Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez score but Inter Miami remain winless in preseason

After being held scoreless in its first two preseason games, Inter Miami exploded for three goals — including a Lionel Messi penalty kick and Luis Suárez’s first for the club — but still fell 4-3 to Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez score but Al Hilal hand Inter Miami third straight preseason loss

Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham could face Premier League Newcastle in FA Cup

Ryan Reynolds’s Wrexham club could potentially play Premier League Newcastle in the FA Cup.

Messi-Ronaldo rivalry is ending, but one between MLS and Saudi Pro League is just beginning

When Lionel Messi and MLS Cup contender Inter Miami plays a pair of games against Saudi Pro League teams this week, including one against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, it will be fascinating to see how the two up-and-coming circuits stack up.

Barcelona loses thriller with Villarreal, falls 10 points behind Real Madrid

Barcelona lost a 5-3 thriller to Villarreal on Saturday and has fallen 10 points behind Real Madrid in the Spanish league.

Lionel Messi signing Argentina jersey for a fan in traffic goes viral

A video of Lionel Messi signing an Argentina jersey for a fan in the middle of traffic is going viral on social media.

Jurgen Klopp will leave Liverpool as an icon — maybe as a champion, too

Jurgen Klopp will go down as perhaps the most revered manager in Liverpool’s 131-year history, but the final chapter has yet to be written.

Luis Rubiales loses appeal against three-year FIFA ban after World Cup scandal

Luis Rubiales has lost his appeal against a three-year ban by FIFA for forcibly kissing Jenni Hermoso at the World Cup final.

Jurgen Klopp already a Liverpool icon and can leave with even more trophies

After nearly nine years in charge, Jurgen Klopp will go down as one of Liverpool’s greatest managers — the numbers prove it.

Jurgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season

Jurgen Klopp announced he’ll step down as Liverpool manager at the end of this season. He won’t join a Premier League rival.

Mo Salah starts rehab on injured hamstring and eyes return to Africa Cup

Mohamed Salah has begun rehabilitation on his hamstring and says he will do “everything possible” to rejoin Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.

CONCACAF divides nations in six groups for next round of World Cup qualifying

World Cup qualifying in North and Central America and the Caribbean took shape with a draw that’ll narrow the field to 12.

What Club would Alexi Lalas buy today if he could? | SOTU

In another edition of #ASKALEXI, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse debated, if given the opportunity, what club they would purchase in todays soccer landscape.

Where will Gio Reyna end up? Sevilla, Marseille, and Nottingham Forest lead the pack | SOTU

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse reacted to Gio Reyna transfer rumors. Reyna has been linked to numerous clubs across three different leagues. La Liga’s Sevilla, English Premier Leagues’ Nottingham Forest and Ligue 1’s Marseille lead to land the USMNT’s star.

Nikki Mark joins us to talk about her book, Tommy's Field: Love, Loss, and The Goal Of A Lifetime

Alexi Lalas and special guest Nikki Mark discussed her amazing novel, Tommy’s Field: Love, Loss, and The Goal Of A Lifetime, and the impact of the book across the soccer landscape.

Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández returns to Chivas after 14 years in Europe and U.S.

Javier Hernández has returned to his former Mexican club after 14 years playing in Europe and the United States.

Lionel Messi gets three shots on goal in Inter Miami's 1-0 loss to FC Dallas

Lionel Messi had three shots on goal before exiting early in the second half in Inter Miami’s 1-0 loss to FC Dallas on Monday.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami begin their preseason with a 0-0 draw against El Salvador

Four days after being named FIFA’s best men’s player, Lionel Messi began the preseason with Inter Miami, which played to a scoreless draw with the El Salvador national team in an exhibition.

Mohamed Salah to miss 2 games at AFCON with strained leg muscle

Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s next two games at the Africa Cup of Nations with a strain in the posterior muscle of his leg.

SheBelieves Cup lineup includes hosts U.S. with Brazil, Canada and Japan

The ninth annual SheBelieves Cup tournament will include the United States as hosts, as well as Brazil, Canada and Japan.

Ex-Liverpool star Sadio Mané happy playing for Saudi club, denies being out of limelight

Sadio Mané says he is very happy playing club soccer in Saudi Arabia and denies he’s getting less attention there than he would playing in one of Europe’s “big five” leagues.

USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter: ‘Understandable’ that Gio Reyna wants new club

USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter said Friday that he supports American midfielder/forward Gio Reyna’s desire to leave German club Borussia Dortmund this month in search of regular playing time.

Gregg Berhalter understands why USMNT's Gio Reyna may leave Dortmund

USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter understands why Gio Reyna may leave Dortmund and the Bundesliga during the January transfer window.

USWNT midfielder Samantha Mewis retires from soccer due to knee injury

USWNT midfielder Samantha Mewis has retired from soccer due to a knee injury that has sidelined her since the Tokyo Olympics.

Sporting KC parts ways with director Gavin Wilkinson after eight days

Sporting K.C. is parting ways with controversial director Gavin Wilkinson only eight days after hiring him to its front office.

Opportunity knocks for USMNT's Bernard Kamungo, others ahead of Slovenia friendly

Bernard Kamungo’s already incredible story keeps getting better: The former refugee turned MLS star is one of 16 young USMNT players vying to make his international debut on Saturday against Slovenia.

Casey Phair signs with Angel City after becoming youngest player at World Cup

Sixteen-year-old Casey Phair, the youngest player at last summer’s Women’s World Cup, has signed with Angel City of the NWSL.

How much pressure is on USMNT and Gregg Berhalter heading into Copa America? | SOTU

With the summer of soccer around the corner, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse asked Maurice Edu, Landon Donovan, Warren Barton, and Brad Friedel what they needed to see from the USMNT and Gregg Berhalter in Copa America as the 2026 World Cup approaches.

How would José Mourinho fit with USMNT? | SOTU

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down José Mourinho’s comment on wanting to coach in the USA. Begging the question, will José Mourinho at some point coach USMNT if Gregg Berhalter falls short this summer in the Copa América?

Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini returning to LAFC as player development coach

Former Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has been hired as a player development coach by Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC, one month after his retirement as a player.