Uruguayan football legend, striker for Inter Miami
Colombia has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after a 1-0 victory over Ghana in Kansas City. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal after a substitute cross from Luis Suárez, with early changes forced by injuries to Jhon Córdoba and Marvin Senaya.
Casemiro has joined Inter Miami on a contract through 2027 with an option to extend to 2029. MLS is reviewing a tampering allegation related to discovery rights involving Inter Miami and LA Galaxy. The deal pairs Casemiro with Lionel Messi as Inter Miami defends its 2025 MLS Cup title.
Messi has returned to the field for Inter Miami amid weather delays, scoring and assisting in a Leagues Cup clash. The club remains unbeaten in eight matches, with Messi’s form continuing after the World Cup final. Other MLS actions see Suarez and Mendez scoring in Columbus’ draw as the league contends with scheduling and player welfare.
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and long‑time agent, has died in Rosario at 68 after a long illness. Clubs from Inter Miami to Barcelona and Argentina’s Newell’s Old Boys have held moments of silence and issued tributes. Lionel Messi has travelled home and missed Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match while teammates and fans paid tribute.
Celtic has moved ahead in their Champions League play-off after a 3-0 first leg in Glasgow, with Nygren and Durán scoring and Duran adding a third. LASK created chances; Celtic are in a strong position for the return leg in Linz.
FIFA has imposed sanctions after the 2026 World Cup final. Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has received a 10-match international ban and a $90,000 fine; teammate Nahuel Molina has been banned for seven matches and fined $90,000. Thiago Almada and Spain's Gavi have one-match bans and $30,000 fines. Argentina coach Roberto Ayala has been banned three matches and fined $30,000. The Argentine FA has been fined about $310,000–$321,000 and ordered to play a home match at 50% capacity, with parts of the fine suspended and some funds earmarked for anti-discrimination work. Parties have ten days to request the full written decisions and may appeal.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi has been fined by MLS for a hands-to-face incident in the 101st minute of the draw with the Philadelphia Union. The match finished 2-2, with two red cards in stoppage time. Messi scored, and the league also fined Ian Fray for a separate clash. Sullivan's red card was rescinded on review; Cavan Sullivan remains suspended but its outcome was revised.
Lionel Messi has helped Inter Miami win the Campeones Cup with a 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul, sealing the club’s first Campeones Cup trophy and adding another trophy to Messi’s MLS era. Casemiro’s late header secures the win after Messi’s early headed goal; the ceremony also marks new coach Cristian Gonzalez’s first game in charge.