Biggest MLS upset ever? Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's early play-off exit was entirely predictable

GOAL Tom Hindle OpinionInter Miami CFL. MessiL. SuarezMajor League SoccerFEATURESInter Miami CF vs Atlanta United Despite breaking the single-season points record during the regular season, Tata Martino's all-star team lost out to Atlanta United By the end of Saturday's defeat to Atlanta United, it was Luis Suarez that summed up the feeling around Inter Miami. …

'Lost faith' – Bruno Fernandes explains why Alejandro Garnacho didn't celebrate stunning long-range goal for Man Utd vs Leicester

AFP Scott Wilson Manchester UnitedA. GarnachoB. FernandesManchester United vs LeicesterPremier League Bruno Fernandes has explained Alejandro Garnacho's muted celebration after scoring in Manchester United's 3-0 win against Leicester City. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Garnacho scores stunning effort Argentinian refuses to celebrate Fernandes makes 'lost faith' admission Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! …

Mason Greenwood 'wants to join' Jamaica after coming through 'traumatic time' at Man Utd as Steve McClaren reveals date Marseille star could switch allegiance from England

AFP Scott Wilson M. GreenwoodJamaicaEnglandMarseilleManchester United Steve McClaren has confirmed former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood's interest in switching allegiance from England to Jamaica. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Greenwood earned one England cap Considering Jamaica switch Ex-Man Utd forward shining for Marseille Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! Article continues below

Wrexham captain James McClean explains poppy stance as Irishman continues to make headlines on an annual basis

Getty Chris Burton J. McCleanWrexhamLeague One James McClean makes headlines around Remembrance Day on an annual basis, with the Wrexham captain explaining his stance on the poppy front. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Special Remembrance day jerseys & armbands Red Dragons star sticking to his principles Hopes to have explained himself …

MLS sets Conference Playoff schedule for LAFC vs Seattle, other semifinals after Lionel Messi and Inter Miami shockingly eliminated

USA Today Images Jacob Schneider Major League SoccerMinnesota UnitedSeattle Sounders FCLA GalaxyLos Angeles FCOrlando CityNew York City FCAtlanta UnitedNew York Red Bulls After Messi and Miami's were eliminated by Atlanta, MLS announced the schedule for the Conference Playoff semifinal matches Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below MLS Conference semifinals dates, times announced …

'I'm proud of how he behaves!' – Jude Bellingham praises Vinicius Jr after Ballon d'Or snub as he labels Brazilian winger Real Madrid's 'inspirational leader'

AFP Scott Wilson Vinicius JuniorJ. BellinghamReal MadridReal Madrid vs OsasunaLaLiga Jude Bellingham praised Vinicius Junior's attitude and labelled him Real Madrid's 'inspirational leader' after his sublime display against Osasuna. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Vini bags hat-trick against Osasuna Brazilian moving on from Ballon d'Or Bellingham also on the scoresheet Follow …

Why Tim Weah enjoys roughing up USMNT team-mate Weston McKennie in Juventus training – with favoured position also being revealed

Getty/GOAL Chris Burton T. WeahW. McKennieUSAJuventusSerie A Tim Weah has explained why he enjoys roughing up USMNT team-mate Weston McKennie in Juventus training, and revealed his favoured position. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below American duo in Turin Eager to push one another Proving worth in Serie A Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! …

Americans Abroad: Tim Weah scores again, Paxten Aaronson continues impressive season, but injury woes add up

Getty Images Tom Hindle AnalysisC. PulisicH. WrightUSAAC MilanFEATURES GOAL's top takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Weah's score, Haji Wright's injury, and Christian Pulisic's struggles Three months into the season, things are going well for USMNT players at the club level in Europe. Some big names have made an impact for big clubs – …

'Not a human being' – Lamine Yamal's father expecting Barcelona wonderkid to win multiple Ballons d'Or as he suggests position change to unlock 'Zinedine Zidane-like' potential

Getty Images Sport Scott Wilson L. YamalBarcelonaLaLigaSpain Lamine Yamal's father, Mounir Nasraoui, has backed his son to win multiple Ballons d'Or and even compared the young Barcelona star to Zinedine Zidane. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Yamal's father backs winger for Ballon d'Or success Barcelona winger finished eighth in 2024 voting …

'They don't look very good' – Mikel Arteta gives bleak update on Bukayo Saka & Declan Rice injuries after Arsenal's draw with Chelsea to spark serious concern for England

Getty Scott Wilson ArsenalB. SakaD. RiceEnglandM. ArtetaPremier League Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice asked to be subbed off against Chelsea, according to Mikel Arteta, as the Arsenal boss offered a bleak update on the pair. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Saka limps off in second half Rice plays through broken toe …