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Minnesota United EMBARASS Inter Miami 4-1 despite Lionel Messi goal

4 days ago | the18.com | David Moore

Minnesota United took care of business against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on Saturday with a resounding 4-1 victory. The result marks the Herons’ biggest loss when Messi was on the field. Messi did get on the scoreboard early in the second half, but that was one of the few highlights for Miami. Messi goal vs MinnesotaJordi Alba ➡️ Lionel Messi.
Watch: Christian Pulisic scores and assists to complete 3-1 AC Milan comeback win

6 days ago | the18.com | David Moore

A Christian Pulisic goal and assist vs Bologna secured AC Milan a 3-1 comeback victory at San Siro on Friday as the American continued his best club season of his career. Friday’s Serie A matchup saw ninth-placed Milan struggle as has been the case for most of the season, however a late push inspired by Pulisic led the Rossoneri to three points. With Milan trailing 1-0 late in the second half, Pulisic assisted his Mexican teammate Santiago Giménez to get Milan level.
Another USWNT mother! Mallory Swanson announces pregnancy with Chicago Cubs star Dansby

1 week ago | the18.com | David Moore

Mallory Swanson is the latest United States women’s national team star to announce her first pregnancy as the Chicago Stars forward revealed on Wednesday that she and her husband Dansby Swanson — who plays shortstop for the Chicago Cubs — are having a child.
Watch: Inter fans desperately try to get back into stadium after late equalizer forces extra time

1 week ago | the18.com | David Moore

Several Inter Milan fans are going viral after a video was posted showing the supporters attempting to get back into San Siro after learning their side had scored a late equalizer. Inter were on the brink of defeat against Barcelona until Franceso Acerbi scored a shocking equalizer to make it 3-3 in the 93rd minute. While the home fans went nuts, some Inter fans had already left the building to try and beat the traffic.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. receives first international call-up for Portugal’s U15 squad

1 week ago | the18.com | David Moore

Al Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo shared exciting news on Tuesday that his eldest son — Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. — received his first international call-up from Portugal. The 14-year-old plays for Al Nassr’s academy and will now wear the national team shirt for the first time in his young career. Cristiano Ronaldo Jr Portugal call-up̧̃.
Crazy red card in USL Championship sees Louisville City player kicked in the face

1 week ago | the18.com | David Moore

A USL Championship game between Kentucky rivals Louisville City FC and Lexington SC saw a wild red card on Thursday as a player was kicked in the face during a scuffle at the corner flag. In the 50th minute Lexington’s Forster Ajago, making his debut on loan from Real Salt Lake, was shown a direct red card for violent conduct. The Ghanaian striker got into a skirmish with Louisville City defender Aiden McFadden.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Al Nassr advance to AFC Champions League semifinals

2 weeks ago | the18.com | David Moore

Cristiano Ronaldo found the back of the net once again as Al Nassr cruised to a 4-1 victory vs. Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos in the AFC Champions League quarterfinal. The home side dominated the Japanese visitors who are on a terrible run of form sitting dead last in the J-League. Jhon Durán opened the scoring in the 27th minute with Sadio Mané scoring just four minutes later. Ronaldo then made it 3-0 with a close range effort following a save from the goalkeeper.
Watch: Burnley’s defense turns a 1v1 into a 1v7 in a matter of seconds

2 weeks ago | the18.com | David Moore

A clip of the Burnley defense vs QPR from their 5-0 victory in the EFL Championship on Saturday went viral. In the video QPR appear to have a counterattack opportunity before a wave of Burnley players come rushing back to help on defense. The players are receiving high praise online for their efforts. Burnley defense vs QPR clipThis is the look of a team on a mission for promotion. Ha, wait for the recovery on transition.
Lionel Messi continues to set attendance records during 2025 — here’s the full list

2 weeks ago | the18.com | David Moore

The 2025 Lionel Messi attendance numbers have been through the roof this season as Inter Miami’s road games draw massive crowds. Messi and company remain the only undefeated side in Major League Soccer after eight games and have reached the semifinal of the Concacaf Champions Cup. It seems everywhere the Herons go, the people follow to catch a glimpse of Messi. Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium only seats 21,550 meaning the big numbers have come on the road.
Bruce Arena calls out Mauricio Pochettino and says USMNT head coach should be American

3 weeks ago | the18.com | David Moore

Former United States men’s national team head coach Bruce Arena criticized U.S. Soccer’s decision to hire Argentine head coach Mauricio Pochettino arguing that an American is the best fit for the job. Speaking on Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Arena said that foreign coaches fail to understand the culture of American soccer and players.