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Sources: Son to join LAFC in MLS record move

South Korea international Son Heung-Min is poised to sign with MLS side LAFC, with an unveiling happening as soon as Wednesday, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Miami says Messi injury 'minor,' no return date set

Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi suffered a "minor" muscle injury in his right leg Saturday night in the Leagues Cup match against Necaxa at Chase Stadium.

Messi leaves with injury as Inter Miami rally to win in PKs (1:01)
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Source: Messi bodyguard banned by Leagues Cup

The Leagues Cup suspended Lionel Messi's bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, on Friday for improper conduct following an incident after the game against Atlas FC, a source told ESPN.

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4dLizzy Becherano

Miami's De Paul credits Messi for negotiations

New Inter Miami signing Rodrigo De Paul said that Lionel Messi got involved in the negotiations between Miami and Atlético Madrid to ensure the midfielder completed a move to the MLS club, adding the reunion was a dream come true.

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Lyon send USMNT's Matt Turner to Revs on loan

USMNT and Lyon goalkeeper Matt Turner will join the New England Revolution on loan through June 30, 2026, the MLS club confirmed on Friday.

Mascherano: Chemistry between Messi & De Paul important for Miami (1:09)
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Messi returns for Miami win: 'I need to compete'

Lionel Messi said he struggled to find rhythm in the first half against Atlas on Wednesday night at Chase Stadium before setting up two second-half goals -- including a late winner -- in a 2-1 victory to kick off Inter Miami CF's Leagues Cup campaign.

Miami wins it late behind Messi's pair of assists (1:10)
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Miami stuns Atlas with Messi's assist to Weigandt in stoppage time (0:44)
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7dLizzy Becherano

Silver lining: ASG ban gave Messi 'mandatory rest'

Inter Miami CF coach Javier Mascherano hopes Lionel Messi enters the 2025 Leagues Cup tournament with more motivation after serving a one-game suspension for missing the MLS All-Star Game.

MLS commissioner: Schedule change could be 'seismic' for the league (2:03)
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Why Inter Miami could struggle in the Leagues Cup (1:28)
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Lionel Messi and wife Antonela caught on Coldplay 'kiss cam' in Miami (0:42)
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MLS Standings

EastGPWDLGDP
Philadelphia Union251555+1950
FC Cincinnati251546+849
Nashville SC251456+1647
Columbus Crew251285+544
Inter Miami CF221264+1542
Orlando City SC251186+1341
Charlotte FC2512211+438
New York City FC241158+538
Chicago Fire FC241059+535
New York Red Bulls259610+333
New England Revolution246711-425
Toronto FC245613-721
Atlanta United FC244911-1621
D.C. United254714-2719
CF Montréal254615-2318
WestGPWDLGDP
San Diego FC251447+1646
Vancouver Whitecaps241365+1645
Minnesota United FC251285+1444
Seattle Sounders FC241086+438
Portland Timbers241077+137
LAFC221066+1136
Austin FC23968-533
Real Salt Lake249411-431
Colorado Rapids258611-830
San Jose Earthquakes257810+329
Houston Dynamo FC247611-927
FC Dallas246711-1025
Sporting Kansas City246612-924
St. Louis CITY SC244614-1618
LA Galaxy243714-2016