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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Roy Keane meets Inter Miami superstars like Luis Suarez but fans reckon he ‘must be disappointed'
ROY Keane got to meet Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi not Lionel Messi while visiting Inter Miami's facility. The Corkman has jetted stateside to take in the knockout stages of the inaugural - 4 Meeting arguably the best striker of his generation isn't a bad consolation prize Credit: @intermiamicf 4 What a central midfield pairing this would've been in an alternate universe Credit: @intermiamicf 4 Jordi Alba also followed pal Messi to Florida Credit: @intermiamicf 4 The Argentine wizard turned 38 on Tuesday Credit: Getty The MLS outfit have a daunting last-16 match-up ahead of them against But at least Keane got to meet some of their most recognisable squad members while they're still in the competition and still in chipper form. Aside from a few followers noting he's bearing quite a resemblance to Shane reckoned: "Must be disappointed to not meet Messi." Read More On Irish Football While Curtis suggested: "Could use him against PSG keep them straight." Sean hailed: "The best Irish player of all time." And finally, someone else surmised en Espanol: "Roy livin la vida buena." Messi is set to face Most read in Football Inter Miami - sixth in the MLS Eastern Conference - face a formidable challenge against the Ligue 1 giants. David Beckham in hospital as Victoria shares picture of star with arm in sling & sweet 'get well soon daddy' message However, they appeared to lose momentum in a surprise defeat to Brazilian side Botafogo, and looked far from their fluent best in a 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field. Now into the knockout rounds, PSG are expected to find another gear, with a potential quarter-final clash against either Flamengo or The bookmakers clearly agree, pricing the Parisian giants at 1/6 to win in 90 minutes, while Jordi Alba described PSG as 'the best team in the world right now'. As for Inter Miami, they came close to topping Group A but conceded two late goals against Palmeiras, setting up this tough tie. It would have been Botafogo otherwise. ABOUT TO GET MESSI? Still, they have shown they can compete at this level - sandwiching a win over Porto between draws against Palmeiras and Al Ahly. The Florida-based side are unbeaten in six matches across all competitions, scoring 16 goals in that stretch - a solid run of form but unlikely to trouble their imperious opponents. Sorry if it sounds disparaging to all those Inter Miami supporters out there - but this could easily be a cricket score providing PSG can snap out of their two-game malaise. And they should be able to. The European champions looked a completely different class during their Champions League success, and their 5-0 final win over Inter Milan only highlights their ability to humble even the best. Suarez and Messi, both aged 38, should have their work cut out against such a young, quick, powerful and dynamic PSG side. Inter Miami have also shipped a colossal 29 goals in their last 13 games in all competitions. PSG, meanwhile, have scored 3+ goals in five of their last seven games.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Sport
- Forbes
Inter Miami CF Star Messi Sits Atop The MLS Salary List Again
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 19: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami celebrates scoring his third ... More goal during the second half against the New England Revolution at Chase Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by) It should not be surprising that Inter Miami CF superstar Lionel Messi is the top paid player in Major League Soccer for the second consecutive year. Messi will earn a guaranteed compensation of $20,446,667 this season, which includes a salary base of $12 million, according to the MLS Players Association. Given his star power and history, Messi is the biggest drawing card and most popular player in the league. His shirt is the top seller among league players, according to He has scored 10 goals and assisted on six others this season and has accumulated 31 goals and 22 assists in 38 appearances since joining Inter Miami CF in 2023. Last year, the 38-year-old forward earned the same amount in guaranteed compensation. Messi's salary surpassed the total salary outlay of 20 teams of the 30 MLS teams. Inter Miami CF placed three players among the top 15 wage earners. That included defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets, who was third at $8.7 million and left back Jordi Alba, who was eighth at $6 million. TORONTO, ONTARIO - MAY 10: Lorenzo Insigne #24 of Toronto FC celebrates after scoring his teams ... More first goal against D.C. United during the second half at BMO Field on May 10, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by) Some leading men Toronto FC winger Lorenzo Insigne was second at $15.4 million, followed by Busquets, Atlanta United winger Miguel Almiron at $7.8 million and San Diego FC forward Hiriving Lozano at $7.6 million. Insigne has one goal and three assists in 12 appearances. Busquets, a defensive midfielder, has three assists in 15 matches. Almiron has totaled three goals and three assists in 17 contests. Lozano has recorded five goals and seven assists in 14 matches. Austin FC's Brandon Vazquez leads all Americans at $3,551,778, followed by Nashville SC's Walker Zimmerman at $3,456,979, Seattle Sounders' Jordan Morris at $2,260,000, Seattle Sounders' Jésus Ferreira at $1,828,960 and Colorado Rapids' Djordje Mihailovic at $1,775,000. A total of 131 players will earn at least $1 million. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 09: Brad Guzan #1 of Atlanta United reacts against Inter Miami ... More during the second half of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup playoffs at Chase Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by) A few bargains Not everyone will earn or come close to seven figures. In fact, several productive players are bargains compared to their colleagues. Atlanta United and former USMNT goalkeeper Brad Guzan, whose heroics helped eliminate from the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs, is set to earn $312,500. Two players on the USMNT Concacaf Gold Cup team could be in line for substantial pay raises, including Orlando City SC defender Alex Freeman ($108,000) and Charlotte FC forward Patrick Agyemang ($104,000), who has scored twice for the USA in the competition. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MARCH 02: Sergio Busquets #5 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball during ... More the second half against the Orlando City SC at Chase Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by) Highs and lows of teams Messi, Busquets and Alba helped propel Inter Miami CF to the top of the league in salary outlay at $46,836,635. Inter Miami (8-3-5, 29 points), which will meet Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, is in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Due to its participation in the tournament, Miami has three games in hand on many of its rivals. Toronto FC was second behind Miami at $34,146,193 in guaranteed compensation, but the Canadian side has not been getting a bang for its bucks from its salaries to date. The team sits in 14th place out of 15 Eastern Conference teams with a 3-10-5 record and 14 points. CF Montreal, which had the lowest outlay at $11,993,946, resides in the conference basement with a 2-12-5 mark and 11 points. The team that is getting the most out of its player investment is the Eastern Conference leader Philadelphia Union (12-3-4, 40), which is 28th in guaranteed compensation at $13,365,549. Minnesota United (9-4-6, 33), which sits in third place in the Western Conference, has a salary outlay of $13,804,472, the fifth lowest amount. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 03: Miguel Almirón #10 of Atlanta United celebrates after scoring the team's ... More first goal during the MLS match between Atlanta United and Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on May 03, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mitch Martin - Atlanta United/MLS via Getty Images) Top 20 salaries Here are the top 20 highest paid players, which is a guaranteed salary (10 are forwards): 1. Lionel Messi, forward, Inter Miami, $20,446,667 2. Lorenzo Insigne, forward Toronto, $15,400,000 3. Sergio Busquets, midfielder, Inter Miami, $8,774,996 4. Miguel Almiron, forward, Atlanta United, $7,871,000 5. Hirving Lozano, forward, San Diego FC, $7,633,333 6. Federico Bernardeschi, forward, Toronto, $6,295,381 7. Emil Forsberg, midfielder, New York Red Bulls, $6,035,625 8. Jordi Alba, defender, Inter Miami, $6,000,000 9. Riqui Puig, midfielder, LA Galaxy, $5,779,688 10. Jonathan Bamba, forward, Chicago Fire, $5,581,806 11. Hany Mukhtar, midfielder, Nashville, $5,311,667 12. Christian Benteke, forward, D.C. United, $4,937,500 13. Alexey Miranchuk, midfielder, Atlanta United, $4,885,441 14. Evander, midfielder, FC Cincinnati, $4,736,411 15. Carles Gil, midfielder, New England Revolution, $4,702,083 16. Luciano Acosta, midfielder, FC Dallas, $4,296,413 17. Joseph Paintsil, midfielder, LA Galaxy, $4,182,000 18. Emmanuel Latte Lath, forward, Atlanta United, $4,030,546 19. Luis Muriel, forward, Orlando City FC, $4,003,333 20. Kévin Denkey, forward, FC Cincinnati, $3,810,000 To see the full salary report, visit
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
⭐️ Messi and Lozano headline 2025 MLS All-Star roster reveal
Major League Soccer has officially unveiled its roster for the 2025 All-Star game, in which they will face off against Liga MX All-Stars on Wednesday, July 23 at Q2 Stadium in Austin. The 26-player squad, selected through a mix of fan, media, and player votes, as well as picks by All-Star coach Nico Estévez and Commissioner Don Garber, features a blend of established names and first-time selections. Advertisement Here is the roster in full... GOALKEEPERS (3) 📸 Simon Fearn-Imagn Images Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC / Voted In) Brad Stuver (Austin FC / Coach's Selection) Yohei Takaoka (Vancouver Whitecaps FC / Coach's Selection) DEFENDERS (8) 📸 Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF / Voted In) Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew / Coach's Selection) Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC / Voted In) Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC / Voted In) Alex Freeman (Orlando City SC / Voted In) Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union / Coach's Selection Andy Najar (Nashville SC / Coach's Selection) Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati / Coach's Selection) MIDFIELDERS (6) 📸 Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images Advertisement Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC / Voted In) David Da Costa (Portland Timbers / Coach's Selection) Evander (FC Cincinnati / Voted In) Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake / Voted In Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC / Coach's Selection) Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC / Coach's Selection) FORWARDS / WINGERS (9) 📸 Hannah Foslien-Imagn Images Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC / Commissioner's Pick) Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union / Voted In) Denis Bouanga (LAFC / Voted In). Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC / Coach's Selection) Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano (San Diego FC / Commissioner's Pick) Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF / Voted In) Advertisement Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew / Coach's Selection) Brandon Vázquez (Austin FC / Coach's Selection) Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC / Voted In) Messi Leads Star-Studded Lineup Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (38) and Jordi Alba (36) headline the list of All-Stars, with Messi earning selection via fan vote. The veteran duo represent the most experienced players on the roster. San Diego FC's Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano is another marquee name, selected by Commissioner Garber in his debut MLS season. The former Pachuca and Napoli winger is one of three All-Stars from expansion side San Diego, alongside Jeppe Tverskov and Anders Dreyer — the most players from a debut club since Atlanta United in 2017. Vancouver Dominates Selections 📸 Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Advertisement Western Conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps FC lead all clubs with four selections: Sebastian Berhalter, Tristan Blackmon, Yohei Takaoka, and Brian White. Remarkably, all four are first-time All-Stars. In total, 15 players are making their All-Star debut, including notable young talents like Orlando City's Alex Freeman (20) and Real Salt Lake's Diego Luna (21). Six players on the roster are aged 24 or younger. Selection Breakdown 12 players voted in by fans, media, and players. 12 players chosen by coach Nico Estévez (Austin FC). 2 players selected by Commissioner Don Garber. Veteran Presence and Global Reach 📸 Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images Columbus Crew's Diego Rossi leads the group with four career All-Star nods. He's joined by multiple-time All-Stars Denis Bouanga (LAFC), Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia), and Miles Robinson (Cincinnati). Advertisement Sixteen different countries are represented on the roster. The United States leads with nine players, while Denmark follows with three. Notable international picks include Japan's Yohei Takaoka, Norway's Anders Dreyer, and Uruguay's Rossi. LIGA MX Connections 📸 Scott Kinser-Imagn Images Two All-Stars bring LIGA MX experience into the matchup against the LIGA MX All-Stars on July 23 at Austin's Q2 Stadium: Brandon Vázquez, formerly of Monterrey, and Lozano, who starred for Pachuca. 📸 Megan Briggs - 2025 Getty Images
CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Miami's Messi still the highest-earner in Major League Soccer at US$20.5 million
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi walks off the field after the Club World Cup Group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Palmeiras in Miami Gardens, Fla., June 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Inter Miami's Lionel Messi remains Major League Soccer's highest-paid player this season at $20,446,667 (all figures in U.S. dollars), according to figures released Wednesday by the MLS Players Association. Miami has two other players in the top 10 with No. 3 Sergio Busquets at $8,774,996 and No. 8 Jordi Alba at $6 million even. Toronto FC's Lorenzo Insigne ranks second at $15,400,000 and fellow Italian Federico Bernardeschi No. 6 at $6,295,381. In contrast, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is currently the highest-paid player in Major League Baseball at $70 million this season. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott led the NFL last season with a salary of $60 million while Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry topped the NBA at $55,761,216. The NHLPA lists Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews' 2024-25 salary at $16.7 million. Messi, Insigne, Busquets and Bernardeschi are all making the same as last season. Alba was at $1.5 million in 2024. Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron ($7,871,000) and San Diego FC's Hirving (Chucky) Lozano ($7,633,333) are newcomers to the list at No. 4 and 5, respectively. Almiron returned to Atlanta this season from England's Newcastle United while San Diego is in its first year in the league. Almiron made $2,297,000 with Atlanta in 2018, his last year in MLS before moving to England. In all, 19 players are making more than $4 million this according to the MLSPA, whose salary figures are accurate as of May 23, 2025. In contrast to Insigne, who has one goal and three assists in 12 appearances for Toronto this season, Philadelphia Union forward Tai Baribo is a bargain at $810,000. The Israeli international leads the league with 13 goals. Nashville's Sam Surridge, who is second in goals with 12, is making $3,182,639 while Cincinnati's Kevin Denkey, third with 11 goals, is earning $3,810,00. Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, tied for fourth with 10 goals, is another bargain at $1 million. The U.S. international ranks fourth in pay on the Whitecaps behind captain Ryan Gauld ($3,675,00), defensive midfielder Andres Cubas ($1,146,375) and centre back Mathias Laborda ($1,043,625). Whitecaps defender Sam Adekugbe, currently sidelined with an Achilles injury, makes $963,000. Toronto has four other players making more than $1 million in Norwegian striker Ola Brynhildsen ($1,629,610), captain Jonathan Osorio ($1,183,333), Canadian fullback/wingback Richie Laryea ($1,169,438), and goalkeeper Sean Johnson ($1,063,125). Winger Theo Corbeanu, on loan to Toronto from Spain's Granada CF, is making $411,625 while new midfielder Maxime Dominguez is earning $337,577. Striker Deandre Kerr, who like Brynhildsen has two goals this season, is making $125,319. The 22-year-old Kerr has played just five games due to a high ankle sprain. Honduran midfielder Deybi Flores is making $656,667, up from $456,667 last year. Veteran defender Kevin Long also gets a raise from TFC, from $277,500 last year to $468,521 this season. Seven Toronto players are making less than $100,000. Italian-born Albanian international Giacomo Vrioni, at $2,247,500, is the only CF Montreal player making seven figures. German forward Prince Owusu is next on the pay scale at $982,500. MLS Top 10 Earners in 2025 (all figures in U.S. dollars, salaries as of May 23, 2025) Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, $20,446,677 Lorenzo Insigne, Toronto FC, $15,400,000 Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami, $8,774,996 Miguel Almiron, Atlanta United, $7,871,000 Hirving (Chucky) Lozano, San Diego, $7,633,333 Federico Bernardeschi, Toronto FC, $6,295,381 Emil Forsberg, Red Bulls, $6,035,625 Jordi Alba, Inter Miami $6,000,000 Riqui Puig, L.A. Galaxy, $5,779,688 Jonathan Bamba, Chicago, $5,581,806 --- This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 25, 2025. Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press
Deccan Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- Deccan Herald
Reunion in Atlanta: Messi & Co. set for PSG showdown at Club World Cup
Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez all played under Luis Enrique in Spain, and were in the side who knocked PSG out of the Champions League last 16 in the 2016-17 season.
