Match story
- Bolivia fired more attempts (23 vs 10 shots).
- Bolivia was more accurate in front of goal (43% on target vs 30%).
- Brazil held more of the ball (58% possession).
Bolivia defeated Brazil 1-0 in the World Cup - Qualification South America. The fixture is part of the Group Stage - 18 stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at Estadio Municipal El Alto in El Alto. Cristian Garay, Chile officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Bolivia vs Brazil meeting in World Cup - Qualification South America with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Bolivia and Brazil. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
World Cup - Qualification South AmericaRecorded meetings: 6 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Bolivia defeated Brazil 1-0 in the World Cup - Qualification South America. The fixture is part of the Group Stage - 18 stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at Estadio Municipal El Alto in El Alto. Cristian Garay, Chile officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Bolivia vs Brazil meeting in World Cup - Qualification South America with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Bolivia and Brazil. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
World Cup - Qualification South AmericaRecorded meetings: 6 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Julian Alvarez and his entourage's discomfort with Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has reportedly grown as the coach is considered the "only person who could unblock" his potential move to FC Barcelona. Julian Alvarez‘s transfer saga has developed into one of the marquee storylines of 2026, with the player repeatedly expressing his intention to join FC Barcelona, even as Atletico Madrid maintain an unyielding stance against a departure. Having reunited with his teammates and coaching staff in Madrid, Alvarez’s frustration toward Diego “Cholo” Simeone has reportedly intensified, as the manager is viewed as the “only person to unblock” the striker’s situation. On Monday, Alvarez reported to Atletico Madrid alongside several teammates to undergo routine pre-campaign medical evaluations. By Wednesday, it was time for the striker to return to training, roughly two months after publicly declaring during the World Cup that “the best decision was to seek an exit” from the club. With Alvarez remaining fixated on joining FC Barcelona, the Colchoneros have refused to budge, as board members and CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin reiterate that the forward will remain an Atletico Madrid player for the 2026–27 campaign under a contract that runs through June 2030. On Monday, Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reported that Alvarez informed the club “not to count on him” moving forward, as his sole priority is finalizing a transfer to Barcelona. He was initially unable to speak directly with executive leadership or Simeone while the manager was away in Ibiza, but a eventual sit-down took place Wednesday, leaving the player dissatisfied with the outcome. Diego Simeone, Head Coach of Atletico de Madrid, interacts with Julian Alvarez after being subbed off. (Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) Alvarez and Simeone hold tense, unresolved sit-down Upon returning to team facilities on Wednesday, Alvarez and Simeone held a meeting prior to the scheduled training session. According to Argentina transfer insider Cesar Luis Merlo, the forward reiterated his desire to sign with Barcelona during the 2026 summer transfer window. Frame-by-frame, Alvarez explained to his manager that joining Barcelona would allow him to “fulfill a dream,” emphasizing that the Catalan club’s tactical style aligns best with his skill set. However, Simeone echoed his previous stance, stating that any transfer decision rests entirely with executive leadership, while reaffirming his own commitment to helping the striker develop at Atletico. Last week during a press conference in Seoul, Simeone was asked about Alvarez’s future and offered a firm response: “The situation is very clear, the club made a decision that Miguel Angel explained very well. We’re very happy with Julian, and from a sporting standpoint we’ll help him keep growing.“ Alvarez’s inner circle, including agents Fernando Hidalgo and Sergio Diaz, who are actively seeking transfer avenues, were reportedly left deeply frustrated by the conversation. According to Merlo, Alvarez’s camp view Simeone as an influential figure who possesses the leverage to push front-office executives into approving a deal, rather than serving merely as a tactical advisor.
PSG and Aston Villa are clashing for the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, the first major trophy of the 2026-27 season at stake. The 2026 UEFA Super Cup final has arrived, with Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa clashing on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. Competing for the first European trophy of the 2026–27 season, PSG are looking to win in back-to-back editions. PSG earned their place in the final after winning the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League over Arsenal. Following a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes, the Parisian club secured a 5-4 victory in the penalty shootout to capture back-to-back Champions League titles, the second in franchise history. Meanwhile, Aston Villa secured their spot in the Super Cup by defeating SC Freiburg to win the UEFA Europa League. The Villans posted a dominant 3-0 victory at Tupras Stadium, allowing manager Unai Emery to lift his fifth Europa League trophy across six final appearances. PSG and Aston Villa have met twice before, making the Super Cup their third all-time clash. Their initial encounters came during the 2024-25 Champions League quarterfinals, where PSG took the first leg 3-1 before Villa won the second leg 3-2, allowing the French champions to advance 5-4 on aggregate. Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after scoring against Aston Villa. (Dan Istitene/Getty Images) What happens if PSG win against Aston Villa? A victory for PSG against Aston Villa on Wednesday would crown the French club as UEFA Super Cup champions for the second consecutive year. Because the competition is a single-leg match since the 1998 edition, the Villans would not have an opportunity to overturn the result in a second leg. Additionally, Paris Saint-Germain would become only the third club in history to capture back-to-back UEFA Super Cup titles. AC Milan became the first team to accomplish the feat by winning in 1989 and 1990, while Real Madrid joined the list by sweeping the 2016 and 2017 editions. A win would also elevate Luis Enrique into a tie for the third-most UEFA Super Cup titles among managers, adding to his 2015 triumph with Barcelona and last year’s victory with PSG. Reaching three Super Cup titles would put the Spanish manager one behind Pep Guardiola for second place and two behind all-time leader Carlo Ancelotti, who holds five. What happens if PSG draw against Aston Villa? If PSG and Aston Villa remain tied at the end of 90 minutes of regulation, the winner will be decided directly via a penalty shootout. Under current UEFA Super Cup regulations, extra time will not be played. As a result, the match will consist of two 45-minute halves plus stoppage time, with a penalty shootout serving as the immediate tiebreaker if neither club holds an advantage at the final whistle. What happens if PSG lose against Aston Villa? If PSG fall to Aston Villa, the English side will lift the UEFA Super Cup for the second time in franchise history, joining their 1982 triumph. Meanwhile, it would mark PSG’s first loss in a Super Cup final, bringing their all-time record in the event to 1-1. Furthermore, a victory would deliver Unai Emery his first career UEFA Super Cup trophy. Although his five Europa League titles previously earned him five Super Cup appearances, four ended in defeats to reigning Champions League winners, leaving the Spanish manager searching for his breakthrough against PSG.
Inter Miami face Club Leon in Matchday 3 of the 2026 Leagues Cup on Wednesday, August 12, with the primary question surrounding the availability of captain Lionel Messi. Inter Miami and Club Leon clash in Matchday 3 of the 2026 Leagues Cup, with the availability of captain Lionel Messi remaining the primary question for Herons fans. Last Saturday, the soccer world was saddened by news of the passing of Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi. The star forward traveled to Rosario, Argentina, to bid farewell to his father and spend time with his family. On Tuesday, Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos revealed that there was no exact timeline for Messi’s return. His comments indicate the captain may not be available to face Club Leon, though other reports suggest he will return to Florida on Wednesday and could see minutes if needed. Inter Miami’s projected lineup to face Club Leon With Lionel Messi’s availability uncertain, Inter Miami could repeat their starting lineup from the match against CF Monterrey, where the Argentine superstar was unavailable. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF against the Columbus Crew. Inter Miami projected XI (4-3-3): Rocco Rios Novo; Ian Fray, Fricio Caicedo, Micael, Noah Allen; Yannick Bright, Casemiro, Rodrigo De Paul; Lovens Delinois, Daniel Pinter, Telasco Segovia. Club Leon’s projected lineup to face Inter Miami Club Leon secured a key victory against Orlando City on Matchday 2. That win keeps their hopes of advancing alive, with a victory against Inter Miami virtually securing a spot in the knockout stage without needing other results. Club Leon projected XI (4-3-3): Oscar Garcia; Sebastian Vegas, Juan Guevara, Jhohan Romana, Ivan Moreno; Ivan Rodriguez, Fernando Beltran, Rodrigo Echeverria; Sebastian Santos, Daniel Arcila, Jordi Cortizo.
Lionel Messi left doubts about his future as a professional in an emotional farewell letter following the passing of his father. Lionel Messi has opened up about his uncertain future in soccer, admitting he now has doubts about how much longer he’ll continue playing after the passing of his father, Jorge Messi. The Inter Miami forward shared an emotional letter dedicated to his father four days after his passing, offering the clearest look yet at how deeply the loss has affected him. In the letter, Messi wrote: “I only played soccer, and now I have quite a few doubts that I will continue to do so for a long time to come.” He went on to add: “I don’t know what I’m going to do without you, I don’t know how to continue,” laying bare just how central his father’s presence had been to both his life and his career. While Messi’s words stopped short of confirming an outright retirement, the tone of the letter has fueled speculation over how much longer he intends to keep playing. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Leo Messi (@leomessi) *Developing story
Arsenal made a mistake selling Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, says Ben Foster (Picture: Getty) Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster says he ‘can’t believe’ Arsenal allowed such an ‘influential’ squad member leave in Leandro Trossard this summer. Trossard played a key role as the Gunners brought their 22-year title drought to an end last season, finishing the top-flight campaign with six assists and six goals to his name. But the 31-year-old made it clear he was keen for a fresh challenge after two-and-a-half seasons in north London and went on to complete a move to Turkish giants Besiktas for a fee of just £15.3million. The Premier League champions had made sure to line up a like-for-like replacement in the shape of Christos Tzolis, who touched down at the Emirates to fill the void left by the Belgian on the left wing. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But Tzolis’ only previous experience of English football – a two-year spell with Norwich City – hardly set the world alight and there will be pressure on the Greece international to justify the £34m that Arsenal spent to sign the forward from Club Brugge. Arsenal had hoped to further strengthen their attack with a statement move for Vinicius Junior and were optimistic of prising the Brazilian away from Real Madrid right up until last week. Vinicius would go on to sign a new long-term contract at the Bernabeu, though, and it remains to be seen if the Gunners will focus their attentions on a possible alternative before the transfer deadline. Trossard brought his Arsenal spell to an end after two-and-a-half years in north London (Picture: Getty) The Belgian won the Premier League title with the Gunners last season (Picture: Getty) ‘I don’t like the Trossard sale, I really don’t,’ Foster said when discussing Arsenal’s transfer dealings on talkSPORT. I think he’s such a big, influential player for them and I can’t believe they’ve sold him. But on Bruno Guimaraes’ arrival, Foster added: ‘Big signing, I like him a lot.’ {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Martin Odegaard heads ball directly into police officer during Arsenal parade","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2026\/06\/01\/188721103218914644\/480x270_MP4_188721103218914644.mp4","description":"Whoops!","duration":"T8S","height":480,"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/06\/01\/12\/109008017-0-image-a-36_1780314932393.jpg","uploadDate":"2026-06-01T12:52:23+0100","width":270} To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page window.addEventListener('metroVideo:relatedVideosCarouselLoaded', function(data) { if (typeof(data.detail) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.detail.carousel) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.detail.carousel.el_) === 'undefined') { return; } var player = data.detail.carousel.el_; var container = player.closest('.metro-video-player'); var placeholder = container.querySelector('.metro-video-player__up-next-placeholder'); if (placeholder) { container.removeChild(placeholder); container.classList.add('metro-video-player--related-videos-loaded'); } }); According to Foster, the title race appears wide open before a ball has been kicked this season. However, the ex-Manchester United shot-stopper is feeling confident about the Red Devils’ chances on the back of their end-of-season resurgence under Michael Carrick. ‘I think it’s one of the hardest calls to make that we’ve had in recent years,’ he said. United could challenge with ‘one or two’ more big signings, says Foster (Picture: Getty) When pushed to pick out an eventual champion, Foster added: ‘I’m going to say Manchester United. ‘Last season’s form has set into motion a style of play and an expectation of what those players have to deliver week in, week out for Mancheste
Lionel Messi broke his silence by sharing an emotional letter dedicated to his late father Jorge Messi, who passed away at age 68. The heartfelt message prompted a public show of support from long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Lionel Messi has spoken for the first time since his father, Jorge Messi, passed away at the age of 68. He published an emotional letter on Instagram that prompted Cristiano Ronaldo, his longtime rival in soccer, to send his support during these difficult times. “Dad, I still can’t believe that you’ve gone. I don’t fall, or rather, I don’t want to fall. It’s very hard for me to imagine that I’m not going to see you anymore, that we’re not going to talk anymore. I know you were suffering and that it’s for the best, but you left too soon. We still had a lot left to enjoy together,” Messi wrote in the opening lines of his tribute. In the comments, Cristiano Ronaldo posted a supportive message for the Argentine star: “Huge hug to you and your loved ones in this difficult moment, Leo. Stay strong.” Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) *Developing news…
Messi’s father, Jorge, died last week at age of 68Argentinian suggests he may not play on much longerLionel Messi said on Wednesday that he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week. Messi’s father, Jorge, died last week aged 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of Rosario after a long illness.In a tribute on Instagram, Messi wrote: “I don’t know what I’m going to do without you. I don’t know how to move forward. I only played football and now I have quite a few doubts about whether I’m going to keep doing it for much longer. Continue reading...
Youri Tielemans is the ‘signing of the summer’, says ex-Manchester United ace Ben Foster (Picture: talkSPORT) Ben Foster has picked out Youri Tielemans as the ‘signing of the summer’ so far in the Premier League – but believes Manchester United still need a ‘big boy striker’ to become definite title challengers. Central midfield was identified as United’s main area of focus heading into the summer transfer window, with the club successfully overhauling their misfiring attack in a £200million spending spree 12 months ago. A host of high-profile names have been linked to Old Trafford in recent months, including the likes of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. But Anderson would go on to complete a club-record £116m move to bitter rivals Manchester City, while Tonali and Fernandes snubbed interest from the Red Devils to join Tottenham instead for a combined fee of around £185m. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. There was some surprise as United honed in on Andrey Santos in their search for a midfielder, working quickly to wrap up a £48m deal with Chelsea for the 22-year-old Brazil international. Just 24 hours later, it was officially announced that Tielemans had followed Santos through the doors at the Theatre of Dreams, with United deciding to trigger the Belgian’s £35m release clause at Aston Villa. ‘I still think Youri Tielemans is the signing so far. What a bit of business,’ ex-United and England goalkeeper Foster said of the move on talkSPORT. The Red Devils triggered Tielemans’ £35m release clause at Villa (Picture: Getty) The Belgian is ‘worth every single penny’, according to Foster (Picture: Getty) ‘I’ve watched a load of transfers happen, Tottenham spending a lot of money, Arsenal have just spent a lot of money, but I still think Youri Tielemans is the signing of the summer so far. ‘For £30m (£35m), whatever it was, he is a ready-made, good-to-go, starting XI player and if you can spend that money on a ready-to-go starter then it’s worth every single penny. ‘I still think they need that one focal point striker, that one big boy striker. The problem is, where are you going to get it from? And it’s going to cost you £100m, it’s the way it goes nowadays.’ Foster is not convinced Sesko is ready just yet to lead Carrick’s frontline (Picture: Getty) Foster was encouraged by Benjamin Sesko’s form last season and believes the 23-year-old striker has the raw ingredients to be the focal point of Michael Carrick’s attack in the future. ‘Sesko looks like he’s got the raw elements of it,’ he said of the Slovenia international. ‘It’s whether he can polish those raw parts up a little bit more.’ Carrick’s men kick off their new season against newly promoted Hull (Picture: Getty) Foster hopes United are able to carry their end-of-season resurgence under Carrick into the new campaign, starting away to newly promoted Hull City on August 22. ‘They’ve got a definite chance [to challenge for the title] if they can add one big boy up top,’ he added. ‘Kobbie Mainoo has got a point to prove this season, their defence is kind of settled, they’ve got a really strong attack apart from that main focal guy, Youri Tielemans coming in as well, and Andrey Santos. Santos joined United from Chelsea for a fee of £48m (Picture: Getty) ‘If they can carry on from last season that’s a big thing, you always like to finish the season well because you carry that on, the standards have already been set from what Michael Carrick put in place last season. ‘I’d like to think they can carry that into the new season.’ In addition to a proven centre-forward, Foster feels Carrick may still require a quality centre-back and ‘big’ central midfielder to replace Casemiro if they are to close the gap on the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City. Foster was encouraged by United’s end-of-season form under Carrick (Pi
Arsenal fans could be forgiven for feeling a little confused about some of the transfer stories circulating at the moment, so I wanted to set the record straight on what I’m hearing about Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri, and Gabriel Martinelli. The big story yesterday, which ended up taking several different twists and turns, involved Lewis-Skelly […] The post Sources: Updates on Arsenal trio as one Gunners star now likely to stay after winning over Arteta appeared first on CaughtOffside.
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Julian Alvarez and his entourage's discomfort with Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has reportedly grown as the coach is considered the "only person who could unblock" his potential move to FC Barcelona. Julian Alvarez‘s transfer saga has developed into one of the marquee storylines of 2026, with the player repeatedly expressing his intention to join FC Barcelona, even as Atletico Madrid maintain an unyielding stance against a departure. Having reunited with his teammates and coaching staff in Madrid, Alvarez’s frustration toward Diego “Cholo” Simeone has reportedly intensified, as the manager is viewed as the “only person to unblock” the striker’s situation. On Monday, Alvarez reported to Atletico Madrid alongside several teammates to undergo routine pre-campaign medical evaluations. By Wednesday, it was time for the striker to return to training, roughly two months after publicly declaring during the World Cup that “the best decision was to seek an exit” from the club. With Alvarez remaining fixated on joining FC Barcelona, the Colchoneros have refused to budge, as board members and CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin reiterate that the forward will remain an Atletico Madrid player for the 2026–27 campaign under a contract that runs through June 2030. On Monday, Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reported that Alvarez informed the club “not to count on him” moving forward, as his sole priority is finalizing a transfer to Barcelona. He was initially unable to speak directly with executive leadership or Simeone while the manager was away in Ibiza, but a eventual sit-down took place Wednesday, leaving the player dissatisfied with the outcome. Diego Simeone, Head Coach of Atletico de Madrid, interacts with Julian Alvarez after being subbed off. (Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) Alvarez and Simeone hold tense, unresolved sit-down Upon returning to team facilities on Wednesday, Alvarez and Simeone held a meeting prior to the scheduled training session. According to Argentina transfer insider Cesar Luis Merlo, the forward reiterated his desire to sign with Barcelona during the 2026 summer transfer window. Frame-by-frame, Alvarez explained to his manager that joining Barcelona would allow him to “fulfill a dream,” emphasizing that the Catalan club’s tactical style aligns best with his skill set. However, Simeone echoed his previous stance, stating that any transfer decision rests entirely with executive leadership, while reaffirming his own commitment to helping the striker develop at Atletico. Last week during a press conference in Seoul, Simeone was asked about Alvarez’s future and offered a firm response: “The situation is very clear, the club made a decision that Miguel Angel explained very well. We’re very happy with Julian, and from a sporting standpoint we’ll help him keep growing.“ Alvarez’s inner circle, including agents Fernando Hidalgo and Sergio Diaz, who are actively seeking transfer avenues, were reportedly left deeply frustrated by the conversation. According to Merlo, Alvarez’s camp view Simeone as an influential figure who possesses the leverage to push front-office executives into approving a deal, rather than serving merely as a tactical advisor.
PSG and Aston Villa are clashing for the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, the first major trophy of the 2026-27 season at stake. The 2026 UEFA Super Cup final has arrived, with Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa clashing on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. Competing for the first European trophy of the 2026–27 season, PSG are looking to win in back-to-back editions. PSG earned their place in the final after winning the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League over Arsenal. Following a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes, the Parisian club secured a 5-4 victory in the penalty shootout to capture back-to-back Champions League titles, the second in franchise history. Meanwhile, Aston Villa secured their spot in the Super Cup by defeating SC Freiburg to win the UEFA Europa League. The Villans posted a dominant 3-0 victory at Tupras Stadium, allowing manager Unai Emery to lift his fifth Europa League trophy across six final appearances. PSG and Aston Villa have met twice before, making the Super Cup their third all-time clash. Their initial encounters came during the 2024-25 Champions League quarterfinals, where PSG took the first leg 3-1 before Villa won the second leg 3-2, allowing the French champions to advance 5-4 on aggregate. Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after scoring against Aston Villa. (Dan Istitene/Getty Images) What happens if PSG win against Aston Villa? A victory for PSG against Aston Villa on Wednesday would crown the French club as UEFA Super Cup champions for the second consecutive year. Because the competition is a single-leg match since the 1998 edition, the Villans would not have an opportunity to overturn the result in a second leg. Additionally, Paris Saint-Germain would become only the third club in history to capture back-to-back UEFA Super Cup titles. AC Milan became the first team to accomplish the feat by winning in 1989 and 1990, while Real Madrid joined the list by sweeping the 2016 and 2017 editions. A win would also elevate Luis Enrique into a tie for the third-most UEFA Super Cup titles among managers, adding to his 2015 triumph with Barcelona and last year’s victory with PSG. Reaching three Super Cup titles would put the Spanish manager one behind Pep Guardiola for second place and two behind all-time leader Carlo Ancelotti, who holds five. What happens if PSG draw against Aston Villa? If PSG and Aston Villa remain tied at the end of 90 minutes of regulation, the winner will be decided directly via a penalty shootout. Under current UEFA Super Cup regulations, extra time will not be played. As a result, the match will consist of two 45-minute halves plus stoppage time, with a penalty shootout serving as the immediate tiebreaker if neither club holds an advantage at the final whistle. What happens if PSG lose against Aston Villa? If PSG fall to Aston Villa, the English side will lift the UEFA Super Cup for the second time in franchise history, joining their 1982 triumph. Meanwhile, it would mark PSG’s first loss in a Super Cup final, bringing their all-time record in the event to 1-1. Furthermore, a victory would deliver Unai Emery his first career UEFA Super Cup trophy. Although his five Europa League titles previously earned him five Super Cup appearances, four ended in defeats to reigning Champions League winners, leaving the Spanish manager searching for his breakthrough against PSG.
Inter Miami face Club Leon in Matchday 3 of the 2026 Leagues Cup on Wednesday, August 12, with the primary question surrounding the availability of captain Lionel Messi. Inter Miami and Club Leon clash in Matchday 3 of the 2026 Leagues Cup, with the availability of captain Lionel Messi remaining the primary question for Herons fans. Last Saturday, the soccer world was saddened by news of the passing of Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi. The star forward traveled to Rosario, Argentina, to bid farewell to his father and spend time with his family. On Tuesday, Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos revealed that there was no exact timeline for Messi’s return. His comments indicate the captain may not be available to face Club Leon, though other reports suggest he will return to Florida on Wednesday and could see minutes if needed. Inter Miami’s projected lineup to face Club Leon With Lionel Messi’s availability uncertain, Inter Miami could repeat their starting lineup from the match against CF Monterrey, where the Argentine superstar was unavailable. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF against the Columbus Crew. Inter Miami projected XI (4-3-3): Rocco Rios Novo; Ian Fray, Fricio Caicedo, Micael, Noah Allen; Yannick Bright, Casemiro, Rodrigo De Paul; Lovens Delinois, Daniel Pinter, Telasco Segovia. Club Leon’s projected lineup to face Inter Miami Club Leon secured a key victory against Orlando City on Matchday 2. That win keeps their hopes of advancing alive, with a victory against Inter Miami virtually securing a spot in the knockout stage without needing other results. Club Leon projected XI (4-3-3): Oscar Garcia; Sebastian Vegas, Juan Guevara, Jhohan Romana, Ivan Moreno; Ivan Rodriguez, Fernando Beltran, Rodrigo Echeverria; Sebastian Santos, Daniel Arcila, Jordi Cortizo.
Lionel Messi left doubts about his future as a professional in an emotional farewell letter following the passing of his father. Lionel Messi has opened up about his uncertain future in soccer, admitting he now has doubts about how much longer he’ll continue playing after the passing of his father, Jorge Messi. The Inter Miami forward shared an emotional letter dedicated to his father four days after his passing, offering the clearest look yet at how deeply the loss has affected him. In the letter, Messi wrote: “I only played soccer, and now I have quite a few doubts that I will continue to do so for a long time to come.” He went on to add: “I don’t know what I’m going to do without you, I don’t know how to continue,” laying bare just how central his father’s presence had been to both his life and his career. While Messi’s words stopped short of confirming an outright retirement, the tone of the letter has fueled speculation over how much longer he intends to keep playing. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Leo Messi (@leomessi) *Developing story
Arsenal made a mistake selling Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, says Ben Foster (Picture: Getty) Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster says he ‘can’t believe’ Arsenal allowed such an ‘influential’ squad member leave in Leandro Trossard this summer. Trossard played a key role as the Gunners brought their 22-year title drought to an end last season, finishing the top-flight campaign with six assists and six goals to his name. But the 31-year-old made it clear he was keen for a fresh challenge after two-and-a-half seasons in north London and went on to complete a move to Turkish giants Besiktas for a fee of just £15.3million. The Premier League champions had made sure to line up a like-for-like replacement in the shape of Christos Tzolis, who touched down at the Emirates to fill the void left by the Belgian on the left wing. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But Tzolis’ only previous experience of English football – a two-year spell with Norwich City – hardly set the world alight and there will be pressure on the Greece international to justify the £34m that Arsenal spent to sign the forward from Club Brugge. Arsenal had hoped to further strengthen their attack with a statement move for Vinicius Junior and were optimistic of prising the Brazilian away from Real Madrid right up until last week. Vinicius would go on to sign a new long-term contract at the Bernabeu, though, and it remains to be seen if the Gunners will focus their attentions on a possible alternative before the transfer deadline. Trossard brought his Arsenal spell to an end after two-and-a-half years in north London (Picture: Getty) The Belgian won the Premier League title with the Gunners last season (Picture: Getty) ‘I don’t like the Trossard sale, I really don’t,’ Foster said when discussing Arsenal’s transfer dealings on talkSPORT. I think he’s such a big, influential player for them and I can’t believe they’ve sold him. But on Bruno Guimaraes’ arrival, Foster added: ‘Big signing, I like him a lot.’ {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Martin Odegaard heads ball directly into police officer during Arsenal parade","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2026\/06\/01\/188721103218914644\/480x270_MP4_188721103218914644.mp4","description":"Whoops!","duration":"T8S","height":480,"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/06\/01\/12\/109008017-0-image-a-36_1780314932393.jpg","uploadDate":"2026-06-01T12:52:23+0100","width":270} To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page window.addEventListener('metroVideo:relatedVideosCarouselLoaded', function(data) { if (typeof(data.detail) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.detail.carousel) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.detail.carousel.el_) === 'undefined') { return; } var player = data.detail.carousel.el_; var container = player.closest('.metro-video-player'); var placeholder = container.querySelector('.metro-video-player__up-next-placeholder'); if (placeholder) { container.removeChild(placeholder); container.classList.add('metro-video-player--related-videos-loaded'); } }); According to Foster, the title race appears wide open before a ball has been kicked this season. However, the ex-Manchester United shot-stopper is feeling confident about the Red Devils’ chances on the back of their end-of-season resurgence under Michael Carrick. ‘I think it’s one of the hardest calls to make that we’ve had in recent years,’ he said. United could challenge with ‘one or two’ more big signings, says Foster (Picture: Getty) When pushed to pick out an eventual champion, Foster added: ‘I’m going to say Manchester United. ‘Last season’s form has set into motion a style of play and an expectation of what those players have to deliver week in, week out for Mancheste
Lionel Messi broke his silence by sharing an emotional letter dedicated to his late father Jorge Messi, who passed away at age 68. The heartfelt message prompted a public show of support from long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Lionel Messi has spoken for the first time since his father, Jorge Messi, passed away at the age of 68. He published an emotional letter on Instagram that prompted Cristiano Ronaldo, his longtime rival in soccer, to send his support during these difficult times. “Dad, I still can’t believe that you’ve gone. I don’t fall, or rather, I don’t want to fall. It’s very hard for me to imagine that I’m not going to see you anymore, that we’re not going to talk anymore. I know you were suffering and that it’s for the best, but you left too soon. We still had a lot left to enjoy together,” Messi wrote in the opening lines of his tribute. In the comments, Cristiano Ronaldo posted a supportive message for the Argentine star: “Huge hug to you and your loved ones in this difficult moment, Leo. Stay strong.” Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) *Developing news…
Messi’s father, Jorge, died last week at age of 68Argentinian suggests he may not play on much longerLionel Messi said on Wednesday that he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week. Messi’s father, Jorge, died last week aged 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of Rosario after a long illness.In a tribute on Instagram, Messi wrote: “I don’t know what I’m going to do without you. I don’t know how to move forward. I only played football and now I have quite a few doubts about whether I’m going to keep doing it for much longer. Continue reading...
Youri Tielemans is the ‘signing of the summer’, says ex-Manchester United ace Ben Foster (Picture: talkSPORT) Ben Foster has picked out Youri Tielemans as the ‘signing of the summer’ so far in the Premier League – but believes Manchester United still need a ‘big boy striker’ to become definite title challengers. Central midfield was identified as United’s main area of focus heading into the summer transfer window, with the club successfully overhauling their misfiring attack in a £200million spending spree 12 months ago. A host of high-profile names have been linked to Old Trafford in recent months, including the likes of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. But Anderson would go on to complete a club-record £116m move to bitter rivals Manchester City, while Tonali and Fernandes snubbed interest from the Red Devils to join Tottenham instead for a combined fee of around £185m. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. There was some surprise as United honed in on Andrey Santos in their search for a midfielder, working quickly to wrap up a £48m deal with Chelsea for the 22-year-old Brazil international. Just 24 hours later, it was officially announced that Tielemans had followed Santos through the doors at the Theatre of Dreams, with United deciding to trigger the Belgian’s £35m release clause at Aston Villa. ‘I still think Youri Tielemans is the signing so far. What a bit of business,’ ex-United and England goalkeeper Foster said of the move on talkSPORT. The Red Devils triggered Tielemans’ £35m release clause at Villa (Picture: Getty) The Belgian is ‘worth every single penny’, according to Foster (Picture: Getty) ‘I’ve watched a load of transfers happen, Tottenham spending a lot of money, Arsenal have just spent a lot of money, but I still think Youri Tielemans is the signing of the summer so far. ‘For £30m (£35m), whatever it was, he is a ready-made, good-to-go, starting XI player and if you can spend that money on a ready-to-go starter then it’s worth every single penny. ‘I still think they need that one focal point striker, that one big boy striker. The problem is, where are you going to get it from? And it’s going to cost you £100m, it’s the way it goes nowadays.’ Foster is not convinced Sesko is ready just yet to lead Carrick’s frontline (Picture: Getty) Foster was encouraged by Benjamin Sesko’s form last season and believes the 23-year-old striker has the raw ingredients to be the focal point of Michael Carrick’s attack in the future. ‘Sesko looks like he’s got the raw elements of it,’ he said of the Slovenia international. ‘It’s whether he can polish those raw parts up a little bit more.’ Carrick’s men kick off their new season against newly promoted Hull (Picture: Getty) Foster hopes United are able to carry their end-of-season resurgence under Carrick into the new campaign, starting away to newly promoted Hull City on August 22. ‘They’ve got a definite chance [to challenge for the title] if they can add one big boy up top,’ he added. ‘Kobbie Mainoo has got a point to prove this season, their defence is kind of settled, they’ve got a really strong attack apart from that main focal guy, Youri Tielemans coming in as well, and Andrey Santos. Santos joined United from Chelsea for a fee of £48m (Picture: Getty) ‘If they can carry on from last season that’s a big thing, you always like to finish the season well because you carry that on, the standards have already been set from what Michael Carrick put in place last season. ‘I’d like to think they can carry that into the new season.’ In addition to a proven centre-forward, Foster feels Carrick may still require a quality centre-back and ‘big’ central midfielder to replace Casemiro if they are to close the gap on the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City. Foster was encouraged by United’s end-of-season form under Carrick (Pi
Arsenal fans could be forgiven for feeling a little confused about some of the transfer stories circulating at the moment, so I wanted to set the record straight on what I’m hearing about Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri, and Gabriel Martinelli. The big story yesterday, which ended up taking several different twists and turns, involved Lewis-Skelly […] The post Sources: Updates on Arsenal trio as one Gunners star now likely to stay after winning over Arteta appeared first on CaughtOffside.
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