North America's top professional soccer league
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Lionel Messi has helped Inter Miami secure a 3-2 victory over Colorado Rapids, scoring two goals including a late winner. The match drew the second-highest MLS attendance. Messi's performance follows his recent signing with Cornella, marking a significant chapter in his career. The game was the first since coach Javier Mascherano's departure.
The Vancouver Whitecaps are entering a new phase as a buyer group led by Grant Gustavson seeks to relocate the MLS club to Las Vegas, with MLS evaluating options for the team’s future amid a fragile lease and limited revenue options at BC Place.
Argentina has named a 26-man World Cup squad, led by Lionel Messi, despite a left hamstring fatigue that has sidelined him from Inter Miami's latest match. Recovery times vary; Argentina will base in Kansas City with friendlies in the lead-up.
The World Cup opens with heightened security amid visa restrictions and travel bottlenecks. Officials are coordinating across cities, airports and venues to manage arrivals, while host nations prepare for matches and fans navigate complicated entry rules.