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Messi's Inter Miami to feature in FIFA Club World Cup

Messi's Inter Miami to feature in FIFA Club World Cup

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Lionel Messi and Major League Soccer's Inter Miami were awarded a spot in next year's 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday and will host the opening game of the 32-team tournament featuring top clubs from around the world.

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

PSG beat Seattle to reach knockout stage at Club World Cup

Black Players Coalition of MLS formed to conquer racism

Black Players Coalition of MLS formed to conquer racism

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

A group of more than 70 Major League Soccer (MLS) players have formed a new coalition that was unveiled on Friday with the aim of addressing racial inequalities in the U.S.-based league and standing with those who fight racism in the sport. The Black Players Coalition of MLS, which is being headed up by Toronto FC defender Justin Morrow, was announced to coincide with the Juneteenth holiday marking the abolition of slavery in the United States.

Messi's Inter Miami move driven by unhappy spell at PSG

Messi's Inter Miami move driven by unhappy spell at PSG

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Lionel Messi said his decision to join Major League Soccer club Inter Miami as a free agent was fuelled by his struggles at Paris St Germain, describing it as a period he "didn't enjoy".

Messi strikes as Inter Miami advance in Champions Cup

Messi strikes as Inter Miami advance in Champions Cup

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Lionel Messi led Inter Miami's charge in a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup's first round at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Tuesday.

Club World Cup: Man City meet Juventus in group stage

Club World Cup: Man City meet Juventus in group stage

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Premier League champions Manchester City were drawn on Thursday with Juventus, Wydad AC and Al Ain in Group G for next year's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.

Beckham has delivered:  MLS chief

Beckham has delivered: MLS chief

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

David Beckham's five years in Major League Soccer (MLS) have 'delivered on all aspects', commissioner Don Garber said on Thursday, adding that he hopes the England international will stay on in the league.

PHOTOS: Timbers clinch first MLS Cup

PHOTOS: Timbers clinch first MLS Cup

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Portland Timbers scored two quick goals then held on to clinch the Major League Soccer Cup final with a 2-1 win over Columbus Crew in Ohio on Sunday.

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba made a tame Major League Soccer debut for Montreal Impact in their 1-0 home loss to Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

Wondolowski named MLS's Most Valuable Player

Wondolowski named MLS's Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

San Jose Earthquakes striker Chris Wondolowski was voted Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player for the 2012 season, the league said on Thursday.

MLS issue Friday deadline for Beckham

MLS issue Friday deadline for Beckham

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Major League Soccer (MLS) has given Los Angeles Galaxy a Friday deadline to resolve David Beckham's request for a permanent move to Italy's AC Milan, MLS said on Wednesday. Beckham, who joined the Galaxy midway through 2007, is on loan to Milan and has expressed his desire to stay in Serie A to help him in his bid to play one more World Cup with England in South Africa next year.

Soccer Extras: Rooney's MLS adventure comes to sour end

Soccer Extras: Rooney's MLS adventure comes to sour end

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

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Injury delays Lampard's MLS debut

Injury delays Lampard's MLS debut

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

England great Frank Lampard will have to wait to make his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut after he was ruled out of New York City FC's match against Toronto FC on Sunday with a calf strain.

5 players to watch in MLS this season

5 players to watch in MLS this season

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Five players to watch during the 2016 Major League Soccer season, which opens on Sunday.

Kaka leads MLS All-Stars to win over Tottenham

Kaka leads MLS All-Stars to win over Tottenham

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Former Brazil international Kaka made the most of his first appearance in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game as he helped lead his team past English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Wednesday.

Beckham's MLS franchise to be called Inter Miami

Beckham's MLS franchise to be called Inter Miami

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Inter Miami are scheduled to begin playing in 2020 at a temporary venue until their planned 25,000-capacity stadium - dubbed "Miami Freedom Park" - is completed a year later.

Gerrard encourages young English players to switch to MLS

Gerrard encourages young English players to switch to MLS

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Major League Soccer would provide a good platform for young English players who have struggled to break into the first team, former England captain Steven Gerrard has said.

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Jude Bellingham topped the men's overall voting, with the Real Madrid and England midfielder receiving 11,176 selections from his peers.

How Messi fired MSL into global stardom

How Messi fired MSL into global stardom

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Messi mania highlights 'epic' year for MLS, Garber says

Rooney Junior to play alongside Henry in MLS

Rooney Junior to play alongside Henry in MLS

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

John Rooney, younger brother of England and Manchester United striker Wayne, will team up with French striker Thierry Henry at the New York Red Bulls after being selected in the MLS draft on Thursday.

Beckham confirms interest in buying Miami MLS team

Beckham confirms interest in buying Miami MLS team

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Retired England soccer star David Beckham told a live online Facebook event in London on Wednesday that he is "very interested" in launching a Major League Soccer team in Miami, appearing to confirm media reports he had chosen the Florida city over other destinations.

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Toronto FC's Justin Morrow, executive director of the Black Players for Change organization, said MLS players wanted to add their voices to the movement.

Beckham's Galaxy win MLS Cup

Beckham's Galaxy win MLS Cup

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

David Beckham's LA Galaxy captured the MLS Cup championship with a 1-0 triumph over the Houston Dynamo in front of a celebratory home crowd on Sunday.

Beckham says he never considered quitting MLS

Beckham says he never considered quitting MLS

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

David Beckham, one win away from claiming the MLS title with L.A Galaxy, said on Thursday that despite the troubles that have accompanied his time in the United States he had never considered abandoning the team.

Striker Dempsey leaves Tottenham and returns to MLS

Striker Dempsey leaves Tottenham and returns to MLS

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Tottenham Hotspur's American international forward Clint Dempsey has returned home to the United States to play Major League Soccer (MLS).

Meet MLS's top-paid player for third straight year

Meet MLS's top-paid player for third straight year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Orlando City midfielder Kaka is the highest-paid Major League Soccer player for a third consecutive year with over $7 million in annual earnings, according to figures released by the MLS Players Union on Tuesday.

Dallas upset Beckham's Galaxy to reach MLS final

Dallas upset Beckham's Galaxy to reach MLS final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

David Beckham and the L.A Galaxy suffered a shock 3-0 home defeat to FC Dallas on Sunday in the MLS Western Conference championship game.

MLS: Henry nominated for MVP award

MLS: Henry nominated for MVP award

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Former France and Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is one of three players nominated for Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player award, the league said.

Beckham to leave LA Galaxy after MLS Cup final

Beckham to leave LA Galaxy after MLS Cup final

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Former England captain David Beckham will leave LA Galaxy after next month's Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup final but said he intended to continue with his playing career.

Chhetri becomes the first Indian to join MLS

Chhetri becomes the first Indian to join MLS

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Sunil Chhetri on Friday became the first Indian footballer to join the United States Major League Soccer after he signed a formal contract with MLS side Kansas City Wizards at the club headquarters.

Henry kneels for 8 minutes, 46 seconds at MLS game

Henry kneels for 8 minutes, 46 seconds at MLS game

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Montreal Impact manager Thierry Henry took a knee for eight minutes and 46 seconds at the start of their Major League Soccer game against New England on Thursday to show his support for the campaign against social injustice. Henry, who also wore a T-shirt with the slogan 'Black Lives Matter', took a knee inside his technical area at kick-off in memory of George Floyd, a Black man who died after a white police officer knelt on his neck for the same amount of time.

Beckham optimistic about success of Miami MLS deal

Beckham optimistic about success of Miami MLS deal

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

David Beckham's business group say his plan to bring a Major League Soccer team to Miami will happen and that they hope to have "positive and exciting news" soon.

Drogba joins MLS bandwagon, signs for Montreal Impact

Drogba joins MLS bandwagon, signs for Montreal Impact

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

"It's an honour to welcome Didier Drogba to the Impact," said team president Joey Saputo.

Beckham to visit Miami in quest for MLS team ownership

Beckham to visit Miami in quest for MLS team ownership

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Former England captain David Beckham will visit Miami this week as he steps up his interest in owning a new Major League Soccer (MLS) team.

Meet the most valuable player of MLS

Meet the most valuable player of MLS

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

LA Galaxy forward Robbie Keane has been named Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player of 2014.

Beckham silences critics with MLS title success

Beckham silences critics with MLS title success

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

It remains to be seen whether the MLS Cup victory over the Houston Dynamo was Beckham's American swansong or if a return to Europe, or even retirement, are his next steps.

MLS: LA Galaxy beat Revolution for record fifth title

MLS: LA Galaxy beat Revolution for record fifth title

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Irish striker Robbie Keane grabbed an extra-time winner as LA Galaxy won a record fifth Major League Soccer title with a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution in Sunday's championship-deciding MLS Cup.

Football transfers: Bayern Munich sign MLS teenager Davies in record deal

Football transfers: Bayern Munich sign MLS teenager Davies in record deal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey says he has yet to reach an agreement with the Premier League club about his future. The Wales international, who joined the club in 2008, is in the final year of his contract.

Sports Shorts: Spain's Villa signs for MLS team New York City FC

Sports Shorts: Spain's Villa signs for MLS team New York City FC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Spanish World Cup striker David Villa has signed for New York City FC on a three-year deal, the Major League Soccer team said on Monday.

Meet the highest paid MLS players...

Meet the highest paid MLS players...

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Brazilian veteran Kaka is the highest paid player in Major League Soccer, with a 2016 guaranteed salary of $7.167 million, according to figures released by the Players' Union on Thursday.