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Rodrigo
Copa Verde · Midfielder · #13 · Brazil · 17 yrs
Copa Verde · Midfielder · #13 · Brazil · 17 yrs
Rodrigo is a midfielder. Rodrigo is a Brazilian international, 17 years old, midfielder. Rodrigo wears shirt number 13. Rodrigo was born in Brazil on 2008-04-17. Rodrigo's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Goiano - 1, Copa Verde, Serie B. Rodrigo's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Rodrigo season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
Midfielder · #13
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Profile as Midfielder: balanced output without a single dominant trait. Archetype: Balanced contributor.
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Playmaking output: assists, key passes, and custom chance-creation signals.
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Inter Miami face CF Montreal in Matchday 18 action of the MLS, where many are wondering if Lionel Messi will be available for the Herons in Canada. Lionel Messi will sit out Inter Miami’s trip to face CF Montreal in Matchday 18 of the 2026 MLS regular season, as the Argentine captain continues his mandatory recovery period following Argentina’s run to the 2026 World Cup final. Messi has yet to return to training with the Herons since getting back from the tournament. His absence isn’t tied to injury or suspension. Current FIFA-FIFPRO regulations grant players a minimum 21-day rest window after major international tournaments, and Messi is using his in full. Rodrigo De Paul is in the same boat and will also miss the trip to Quebec. It’s a notable blow for Inter Miami’s attack, given Messi has racked up 12 goals and seven assists in just 14 MLS appearances this season. Inter Miami arrive at Stade Saputo on a five-match winning streak and sit near the top of the Eastern Conference table, with Luis Suarez carrying the attacking load in Messi’s absence — the 39-year-old scored a brace in Miami’s 3-2 win over Chicago Fire last time out. Luis Suarez celebrates a goal for Inter Miami. (Getty Images) CF Montreal projected lineup CF Montreal could line up in a 4-3-3, with Matthew Longstaff as the creative engine in midfield. Up top, the trio of Hennadiy Synchuk, Prince Owusu and Noah Streit will be tasked with breaking down the Inter Miami backline. CF Montreal’s projected starting XI: Breza; Bugaj, Neal, Vera, Petrasso; Herbers, Longstaff, Loturi; Synchuk, Owusu, Streit. Inter Miami projected lineup With Messi and De Paul unavailable, Hoyos is expected to turn to a 4-3-3 built around Luis Suarez, who’s been in red-hot form with eight goals in his last 12 MLS appearances, including a brace in the win over Chicago Fire. Inter Miami’s projected starting XI: St. Clair; Mura, Fray, Micael, Reguilon; Ruiz, Bright, Segovia; Silvetti, Suarez, Berterame. When could Messi be back? As for when Messi comes back, the picture is still taking shape. He’s expected to rejoin the group in late July or early August, but given the 21-day rest allowance, his likelier reappearance could come in the Leagues Cup. Inter Miami open group play against Atletico de San Luis on August 5, face Monterrey on August 8, and close against Leon on August 12 — a date that would line up with the end of his mandated rest period.
Inter Miami returns to Major League Soccer action on Wednesday with plenty of attention surrounding the club, but Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will not be part of the squad for the clash against the Chicago Fire. Inter Miami returns to Major League Soccer action on Wednesday with plenty of attention surrounding the club, but Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will not be part of the squad for the clash against the Chicago Fire. Their absence comes only days after Argentina’s heartbreaking World Cup final defeat to Spain, leaving supporters wondering why two of the club’s biggest stars are unavailable. The timing is particularly intriguing because the match also marks Robert Lewandowski’s long-awaited MLS debut for the Chicago Fire, creating one of the league’s biggest fixtures of the season. While Messi and De Paul remain away from the action, both clubs still have plenty at stake as they resume league play following the World Cup break. The World Cup pause officially ended this week, with MLS restarting its schedule before the upcoming All-Star Game and Leagues Cup. The Herons enter the second half of the campaign in second place in the Eastern Conference, while the Fire sits just behind in third, making Wednesday’s meeting a crucial contest despite the missing stars. Before the break, Inter Miami had built excellent momentum by winning four consecutive league matches, scoring goals freely and strengthening its position near the top of the standings. However, the return to domestic competition arrives under unusual circumstances after several players represented their countries during the World Cup. Back home tomorrow. Let’s go! 🩷🌴🎟️ https://t.co/wW5XqtvdAB pic.twitter.com/bWPlsScpje— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 21, 2026 The real reason Messi and De Paul are unavailable The dilemma surrounding Messi and De Paul’s absence comes down to mandatory recovery following their demanding World Cup campaign with Argentina. Both players featured in Sunday’s World Cup final, where Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain after extra time, with Messi playing the full 120 minutes. According to multiple reports, including the Miami Herald and ESPN, Inter Miami decided to give both players time away from soccer following FIFA and FIFPRO recommendations regarding player welfare after major international tournaments. The current guidance recommends a minimum 21-day offseason recovery period, with at least 72 hours between matches throughout the calendar. Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with teammate Rodrigo De Paul. FIFA explained: “There is a consensus that there must be at least 72 hours of rest between matches, and that players should have a rest period/holiday of at least 21 days at the end of each season.” The governing body also stressed that “This period should be managed individually by each club and the respective players also depending on their match calendars and taking into account applicable collective agreements.” Un Mundial para estar orgullosos. Con los nuestros, siempre 🩷🖤 pic.twitter.com/FlECxBqGt2— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 20, 2026 What did Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos say? Inter Miami head coach Guillermo Hoyos made it clear that resting Messi and De Paul takes priority over rushing them back into league action. After Argentina’s emotional run to another World Cup final, the coach believes both players deserve time with their families before returning to club soccer. Hoyos said: “The World Cup ended just hours ago, and what they need now more than anything is to rest, to be with their loved ones, in their homes.” He also praised the reception Argentina received after returning home, adding: “They will take whatever time they need.” “Yo creo que no tiene 39” 🗣️🐐Guillermo Hoyos, entrenador del Inter Miami, destacó el extraordinario estado físico de Lionel Messi. ⚽🔥 pic.twitter.com/9MFHMqu0TX— Tigo Sports (@TigoSportsPY) July 22, 2026 Without his two Argentine leaders, Hoyos acknowledged replacing them will b
Ismail Elfath has been appointed as the head referee for the 2026 World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England, a selection that bodes well for Lionel Messi, who holds a flawless career record under the American official. Lionel Messi finds himself staring down history once again, standing just one victory away from leading Argentina to yet another World Cup final, with a powerhouse England squad serving as the ultimate hurdle in this 2026 semifinal. While pre-match storylines dominate the airwaves, the official tournament assignment of American referee Ismail Elfath has generated significant buzz given Messi’s immaculate personal track record with the official. Born in Casablanca, Morocco, Elfath immigrated to the United States and broke into Major League Soccer in 2012, quickly establishing himself as one of the league’s top referees before earning selection to his second consecutive World Cup. Wednesday’s highly anticipated showdown on July 15th will mark the first time Elfath has officiated a match featuring Messi on the international stage, though the two share plenty of history at the club level. Since Messi joined Inter Miami in July 2023, Elfath has drawn the whistle for four of the Herons’ fixtures. Remarkably, the Argentine superstar has walked away victorious in every single one of those matches, none more significant than the historic 2023 Leagues Cup final, where the Fort Lauderdale-based club outlasted Nashville SC in a marathon penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw (a match in which Messi scored during regulation and converted his opening spot-kick). The other three matchups occurred during MLS regular-season play: a 3-1 victory over Nashville in 2024 (where Messi logged a goal and an assist), a 4-1 thrashing of the New England Revolution (where he tallied three assists), and most recently, a thrilling 4-2 comeback victory over Orlando City in the Florida Derby in March 2026, featuring a vintage Messi brace that included a stunning free kick. Across those four matches, the legendary forward racked up a staggering four goals and four assists. Rodrigo de Paul #7 and Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami talk with referee Ismail Elfath. While Wednesday’s blockbuster matchup will mark Elfath’s first time refereeing England national team, he is already familiar with Argentina. The American official was the man in the middle for a scoreless friendly between the Albiceleste and Colombia back in September 2018 at MetLife Stadium, though Messi did not feature in that match as he was resting from international duty under a mutual agreement with newly appointed head coach Lionel Scaloni. A look at Elfath’s World Cup resume Elfath famously served as the fourth official during the legendary 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France, though he had already built an impressive tournament resume as the lead referee in Qatar. During that tournament, he took charge of high-profile group-stage matches involving Portugal vs. Ghana and Cameroon vs. Brazil, before officiating the tense Round of 16 encounter between Japan and Croatia. During the current 2026 campaign, he has already officiated three high-stakes matchups, including group-stage fixtures between the Netherlands and Japan, and Uruguay and Spain, alongside the dramatic Round of 16 clash between Brazil and Norway. Tasked with managing what promises to be one of the most emotionally charged and historically fierce rivalries in world soccer, Elfath’s officiating performance will undoubtedly be placed under an intense microscope.
Footballers are known for their eclectic matchday rituals: Lionel Messi likes to drink maté with teammate Rodrigo De Paul at exactly 9.30am, while Harry Kane always dons the left side of his kit first. These candid photos show the 2026 World Cup’s elite players finalising their mental and physical preparations Continue reading...
Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa revealed the tactical reasons behind his decision to leave veteran striker Luis Suarez off the 2026 World Cup roster. Following a turbulent period where Luis Suarez publicly criticized Marcelo Bielsa’s managerial methods—alleging mistreatment of players and staff during the 2024 Copa America—the veteran forward unexpectedly offered his services to the manager for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The Inter Miami striker expressed his willingness to reverse the international retirement he had announced in September 2024, following a World Cup qualifying match against Paraguay at the Estadio Centenario. However, Bielsa omitted Suarez from both the provisional roster and the final 26-man squad announced last Sunday. During a press conference, Bielsa addressed his decision to move forward without Suarez, who had previously noted that he had apologized to the staff members involved in the past dispute. “He communicated that he was willing to contribute by returning to the national team, which I always understood as a valuable and sincere statement,” Bielsa told reporters. Números confirmados para la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 🔢 pic.twitter.com/G6hWvzBGXR— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) June 2, 2026 However, the Argentine manager emphasized that his roster choices are strictly dictated by what he believes is best for the team’s competitive future, opting to prioritize other options in the attack. “I have no personal issues with Suarez, but I chose to select Darwin Nuñez, Federico Viñas, and Rodrigo Aguirre,” Bielsa concluded. “These are decisions where I am guided by nothing other than what I consider best for the sporting success of the team”. Inside the conflict between Suarez and Bielsa Suarez’s international retirement on September 6, 2024, following a scoreless draw against Paraguay, was quickly overshadowed by a media storm that directly impacted Bielsa and several current national team players. Just one month after his emotional farewell match, the Inter Miami striker aired grievances regarding the manager’s behavioral conduct during the tournament in the United States, claiming that Bielsa’s harsh treatment extended to players and Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) staff alike. While a few squad members validated portions of Suarez’s account, Bielsa maintained the backing of key veteran leaders and the AUF executive board. Backed by strong results in the CONMEBOL qualifying standings, Bielsa successfully navigated the internal friction to secure Uruguay‘s ticket to the World Cup, where the Celeste will compete in Group H against Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde. By missing out on the final roster, Suarez—who previously featured in South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, and Qatar 2022—loses his bid to join the elite group of players who have appeared in five different World Cup tournaments.
Concern has rapidly spread through the national team camp after fresh developments surrounding the Santos forward’s physical condition created uncertainty just days before the tournament begins. Carlo Ancelotti and Neymar were expected to reunite at the perfect moment ahead of Brazil’s latest World Cup campaign. Instead, concern has rapidly spread through the national team camp after fresh developments surrounding the Santos forward’s physical condition created uncertainty just days before the tournament begins. Brazil entered preparations hoping Neymar could finally make his long-awaited return to international soccer after missing significant time through injury. However, new reports suggest there may now be deeper worries behind the scenes regarding the true state of the 34-year-old’s fitness. What’s more, the timing could hardly be worse for Brazil. With warm-up matches approaching and the World Cup opener against Morocco drawing closer, Ancelotti and his medical staff are now carefully monitoring one of the biggest names in world soccer. Brazil national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed that Neymar has suffered a Grade 2 calf injury, following MRI examinations conducted after the player reported discomfort and swelling in his right calf. The injury occurred while Neymar was playing for Santos during a 3-0 defeat against Coritiba. Medical assessments later revealed a partial tear in the muscle fibers, an issue that typically requires several weeks of rehabilitation and controlled recovery. Atenção!⚠️Rodrigo Lasmar, médico da Seleção Brasileira, confirma lesão de grau 2 na panturrilha de Neymar. O jogador está fora dos amistosos antes da Copa do Mundo.📽️@geglobo pic.twitter.com/9iaVxLq9fV— LIBERTA DEPRE (@liberta___depre) May 28, 2026 According to the medical timeline, the 34-year-old forward is expected to need between two and three weeks before returning to full activity. That recovery period has already ruled him out of Brazil’s friendly matches against Panama and Egypt and placed his participation in the June 13 World Cup opener against Morocco in major doubt. What did Neymar previously say about the injury fears? Despite the growing concern, Neymar himself has attempted to calm the situation publicly. When reporters questioned him about the injury and whether it could become an issue during the World Cup, the forward brushed aside the speculation. “What problem?” Neymar replied when asked if the calf issue could affect his tournament. On another occasion, while discussing the condition of his leg, Neymar added: “It’s right here, in one piece.” The comments reflected confidence from the player, but internally, the situation appears far more delicate. Neymar Jr. of Brazil celebrates after scoring the fifth goal of his team during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier. Brazil’s medical department reportedly continues to take a cautious approach because of Neymar’s recent injury history. Since suffering a serious ACL tear in October 2023 while on international duty, the forward has struggled to maintain long-term fitness continuity. Ancelotti’s staff growing increasingly concerned The biggest twist in the story emerged through reports from Globo, which claimed there is significant concern inside the Brazil camp over whether the full seriousness of Neymar’s injury had been disclosed from the beginning. According to the report, Carlo Ancelotti’s staff suspect that Santos may have hidden the true severity of Neymar’s injury by initially describing the issue as only a “small fluid build-up” in his calf. Neymar of Santos reacts during a match. The situation reportedly became more alarming after Neymar underwent an MRI scan and allegedly left the clinic looking emotional and visibly concerned. Globo also stated that confidentiality agreements were put in place between the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and the medical facility involved in the examinations. The report further claimed Brazil officials fear the injury could be
Lionel Messi delivered a standout performance for Inter Miami against Toronto FC in Major League Soccer. Inter Miami needed a strong performance to move past the tough loss against Orlando City, and they got exactly that on Saturday in Canada during Matchday 12 of the Major League Soccer season. Lionel Messi scored one goal and provided two assists. During the first half, the Herons struggled to show their best form, wasting several chances while goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair made a number of key saves to keep the opposition off the scoreboard. In that context, a goal from Rodrigo De Paul allowed them to head into halftime with the lead. From that point on, it was the Messi show. In the second half, he first assisted Luis Suarez after taking advantage of an opposing player being down on the field, and minutes later he also set up Sergio Reguilon — who had just come on moments earlier — for the 3-0 lead. In the 75th minute, the Argentine forward finally got his chance to score when Rodrigo De Paul delivered a drilled cross from the right and found Leo inside the box. Messi had no trouble finishing clinically with his left foot to extend the lead to four goals. Messi strikes! 💥Leo becomes the fastest player in MLS history with 100 goal contributions. pic.twitter.com/PYEfsbWaxy— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 9, 2026 Inter Miami relax again Last week, Inter Miami held a 3-0 lead over Orlando City in the first half, but they took their foot off the gas and allowed their rivals to complete a comeback and earn a historic victory at Nu Stadium. And on Saturday, something similar happened in Canada. After building a four-goal lead in the 75th minute, the Herons appeared to lower their intensity and allowed Toronto FC to get back into the match. Emilio Aristizabal first took advantage of a mistake by David Ayala to score, and minutes later he found the net again with a header. In the final minutes of the match, the hosts pushed to get even closer on the scoreboard and even created a few chances to do so. However, the goal difference and the little time remaining proved impossible to overcome, preventing them from repeating Orlando City’s feat. Messi reaches 100 MLS goal contributions In addition to playing a key role in Inter Miami’s victory, the goal and two assists allowed Lionel Messi to reach another milestone by becoming the fastest player to record 100 goal contributions in Major League Soccer history. One of one. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/GF7Y8P9o8t— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 9, 2026 The Argentine forward needed only 64 matches to register 59 goals and 41 assists in MLS regular-season play. That places him well ahead of the player who previously held the top spot on the list: Sebastian Giovinco needed 95 matches to reach those numbers with Toronto FC.
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