Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player

Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player on Friday after leading Inter Miami to a record-breaking regular season campaign.

Ancelotti: ‘Vinicius back for Madrid’s UCL clash’

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said star forward Vinicius Junior will be back from injury quicker than expected to face Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Watch: Iconic Merseyside Derby moments

Everton will be eager to dent Liverpool’s title hopes
when Arne Slot’s men travel to Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon for a thrilling Merseyside derby encounter.

Watch: Arsenal’s 13 set-piece goals against Man United

Arsenal showcased their set-piece prowess to secure a win against Manchester United in Wednesday’s Premier League clash, with two of their dangerous corner kicks finding the back of the net.

Watch: Salah’s performance against Newcastle

The Egyptian put on a brilliant second half display, with an assist and two goals in Liverpool’s midweek 3-3 draw against Newcastle United.

Maresca’s Chelsea defy expectations

Chelsea face Tottenham having emerged as unexpected title contenders, while West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui and Wolves manager Gary O’Neil battle to avoid the sack.

Liverpool face Merseyside derby cauldron

Premier League leaders Liverpool will expect more magic from Mohamed Salah when they meet Everton in an emotional Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

Watch: Iwobi nets brace to move Fulham up to 6th

Fulham beat Brighton 3-1 on Thursday to climb to sixth place in the Premier League, one point behind Brighton following Iwobi’s stellar man-of-the-match performance.

Watch: Thabo Matlaba recalls iconic CAF goal v Al Ahly

Ahead of Orlando Pirates’ CAF Champions League matchup with Egyptian powerhouse on Saturday, former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabo Matlaba recalls his stunning equaliser against AL Ahly in the 2013 CAF Champions League final.

Messi to kick off new Club World Cup

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will kick off FIFA’s new 32-team Club World Cup when the Major League Soccer side take on Egypt’s Al Ahly in the June 15 opener, the draw for the tournament revealed on Thursday.