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      Bayern Munich vs Man City: Pep’s Treble winners take on German champions in pre-season friendly – stream, TV, team news

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      MANCHESTER CITY will continue their pre-season tour of Asia as they take on German champions Bayern Munich.The two sides clashed in last season’s Champions League quarter-finals.
      Erling Haaland was on the scoresheet in Man City’s first pre-season friendly against Yokohama F. MarinosCredit: GETTY
      Eventual winners, Man City, got the better of Bayern over two thrilling legs in Europe’s elite competition.
      Pep Guardiola’s side got pre-season underway with a 5-3 win against Yokohama F. Marinos.
      Erling Haaland picked up from where he left off last campaign in City’s first friendly as the Norweign goal machine netted twice in Japan.
      Bayern began their preparations for next season with a mind-blowing 27-0 win against Rottach-Egern.
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      When is Bayern Munich vs Man City?

      Bayern Munich vs Man City will take place on Wednesday, July 26.
      Kick-off will be at 11:30am BST.
      The Japan National Stadium will play host.

      What channel is Bayern Munich vs Man City on and can it be live streamed?

      Bayern Munich vs Man City will be available to watch live exclusively on CITY+ and Recast.
      CITY+ subscribers can live stream all the action via the website or app.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      Kevin de Bruyne didn’t feature in City’s first pre-season clash in Japan due to injury and is likely to remain sidelined for the Bayern game.
      New £30million signing Mateo Kovacic made his debut against Yokohama F. Marinos and will be hoping to be involved again.
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      Former Bayern loanee Joao Cancelo played 45 minutes in City’s previous outing and is in contention to face his old side.
      Kyle Walker has been heavily linked with a move to Bayern this summer and could feature against the German giants on Wednesday.
      Thomas Tuchel could hand Kim Min-jae his debut following his €50million move from Napoli. More

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      Man Utd vs Wrexham: United youngsters take on the Red Dragons in huge USA pre-season friendly – stream, TV, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED continue their pre-season tour of the USA in San Diego as they take on Wrexham.Erik ten Hag’s side beat last season’s Premier League runners-up Arsenal in their previous outing.
      Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring Manchester United’s opening goal against Arsenal in a pre-season friendlyCredit: GETTY
      Skipper Bruno Fernandes marked his return to the United squad with a goal, while Jadon Sancho also got on the scoresheet in the 2-0 win.
      New signing Andre Onana did not make his debut against the Gunners and won’t in San Diego either, as the Red Devils will field an academy side against the League Two team.
      Elsewhere, Wrexham began their tour of the US with a 5-0 loss to Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea in North Carolina.
      The Hollywood-owned side beat La Galaxy II 4-0 in their second pre-season outing.
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      When is Man United vs Wrexham?

      Man United vs Wrexham will take place on Tuesday, July 25.
      Kick-off will be at 7.30pm local time, which means in the UK, the game will start at 3.30am BST on Wednesday, July 26.
      San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium will play host.

      What TV channel is Man United vs Wrexham on and can it be live streamed?

      Man United vs Wrexham will be broadcast live on MUTV.
      MUTV subscribers can live stream all the action via the MUTV website or app.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      United will field a youthful side against Wrexham, with the first team set to be in action against Spanish giants Real Madrid the following night.
      Noam Emeran has impressed so far in pre-season and could feature against Wrexham.
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      Jonny Evans is also expected to play in San Diego after signing a short-term deal with the Red Devils.
      Hannibal Mejbri could start in midfield, as he did not feature against Arsenal in United’s previous outing.
      Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson is likely to field a full-strength side with the likes of Paul Mullin set to feature. More

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      Why will a penalty shootout take place after the Arsenal vs Man Utd pre-season friendly?

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      ARSENAL are taking on Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in New Jersey tonight.And fans are baffled why a penalty shootout will take place regardless of the result.
      Arsenal and Manchester United meet in a pre-season friendlyCredit: GETTY
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      Why will a penalty shootout take place in the Arsenal vs Man Utd pre-season friendly?
      A bizarre rule in the pre-season game between Arsenal and Manchester United has left fans baffled.
      It has been revealed that despite the result of the tie in New Jersey a penalty shootout will take place at full-time.
      According to the Telegraph, it was agreed between the two teams that it would be a good opportunity to practise penalties in front of a large crowd.
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      Both Erik ten Hag and Mikel Arteta regard it as part of their pre-season preparations.
      What are Arsenal’s pre-season fixtures?

      July 8: Arsenal 1-1 Watford (London Colney)
      July 13: Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal (Max-Morlock-Stadion)
      July 20: MLS All Stars 0-5 Arsenal (Audi Field, Washington DC)
      July 22: Arsenal vs Man Utd (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey) – 10pm
      July 26: Arsenal vs Barcelona (SoFi Stadium, LA) – 3:30am
      July 27: Arsenal vs Monaco – Emirates Cup (Emirates Stadium) – 6pm
      August 6: Man City vs Arsenal – Community Shield (Wembley) – 4pm

      What are Man United’s pre-season fixtures?

      July 12: Man Utd 2-2 Leeds (Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo)
      July 19: Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (Murrayfield, Edinburgh)
      July 22: Arsenal vs Man Utd (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey) – 10pm
      July 26: Man Utd vs Wrexham (Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego) – 3.30am
      July 27: Real Madrid vs Man Utd (NRG Stadium, Houston) – 1.30am
      July 31: Man Utd vs Borussia Dortmund (Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas) – 2am
      August 5: Man Utd vs Lens (Old Trafford) – 12:45pm
      August 6: Man Utd vs Atletic Club (Aviva Stadium) – 4pm More

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      Who is Ryan Johnston?

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      RYAN Johnston has amassed a huge fan base thanks to his success on social media.But who is he and what is he known for? Here’s everything you need to know.
      Ryan Johnston has found success on social mediaCredit: Instagram/realryanjohnston
      Who is Ryan Johnston?
      Ryan Johnston, born on July 15, 1992, is a YouTuber and social media star from Montreal, Canada.
      He is also the brother of model and YouTuber Catherine Paiz.
      As of July 2023, Johnston boasts a staggering 2.31 million followers on his YouTube channel @ThroughRyansEyes.
      He also interacts with over 620,000 followers on Instagram.
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      According to his official Instagram account, Johnston also sells art pieces, with the social media star occasionally sharing a glimpse of his work online.
      Like many other fellow influencers and social media sensations, Johnston has also ventured in to the world of boxing.
      In 2021, he took to the ring and defeated opponent and Tik Tok star Cale Saurage.
      He is set to return to the ring once more on July 22, 2023 –  this time hoping to show the world his hard work, skills and spirit at Misfits Boxing 008.
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      The main event of the night will see a new four-person bout named ‘Survivor Tag’ debut.
      Ryan Johnston, BDave, and Nichlmao, as well as rapper Swarmz, are the fighters involved in the new concept.
      What is Ryan Johnston known for?
      Johnston is best known for his YouTube channel and social media content.
      In an interview ahead of his fight, Johnston opened up on his social media success and explained in more detail about the content he creates.
      He explained: ”I post videos with my family and just things that I really just find interesting about life.”
      Is Ryan Johnston dating?
      Johnston is in a relationship with girlfriend Leslie Hernaandez.
      The couple share two daughters – Bellamy and Arya.
      On July 19, 2019, Johnston and Hernaandez welcomed their first daughter, Bellamy, into the world.
      Announcing the exciting news with fans and followers on Instagram, Johnston wrote: ”Born 7-19-19. And Daddy has got you for eternity.”
      A year later, in 2020, the couple announced that they were expecting their second child.
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      Hernaandez gave birth to their second daughter, Arya, on July 15, 2020 – the same day as her dad’s birthday.
      Johnston regularly shares a glimpse of his family life on Instagram, where he posts sweet family snaps and selfies. More

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      Who is boxer Brendon ‘BDave’ Davis?

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      LIKE many social media stars Brendon ‘BDave’ Davis has ventured into the world of boxing.Here we take a look inside the life and career of the YouTuber-turned boxer.
      Brendon ‘BDave’ Davis is a YouTuber and boxer based in LACredit: Instagram
      Who is Brendon Davis?
      Brendon Davis is a YouTuber and Boxer who is based in Los Angeles, USA.
      He is more commonly known in the world of social media as BDave.
      As of July 2023, Davis boasts over 300,000 subscribers on YouTube and 108,000 followers on Instagram.
      Aside from his social media success and boxing bouts, Davis has also launched a clothing brand named crabdaddyyy – the home of his official merchandise.
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      What is Brendon Davis known for?
      Brendon Davis is best known for his YouTube channel @bdavve.
      The social media star first joined the platform in 2018, and has continued to post videos ever since – including collaborations with fellow influencers.
      His content also focuses on his boxing ventures, with some of his most popular videos being reactions to his previous fights and a video titled ”KSI CHANGED MY LIFE (Pineda beat me up).”
      What is Brendon Davis’ boxing record?
      In 2023, Davis took to the ring against Luis Alcaraz Pineda, with the latter leaving victorious.
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      That same year, Davis entered the ring once more alongside Pineda.
      Fans went wild for the bout between Los Pineda Coladas (B Dave and Luis Alcaraz Pineda) and D-Generation Ice (Ice Poseidon and Anthony Vargas) at Misfits Boxing 005.
      The rules of the tag team match meant one member of each team had to wait on the ring apron while the other was inside fighting, but they could tag each other in by touching gloves.
      Los Pineda Coladas won an utterly chaotic fight thanks to a second round stoppage.
      Prior the historic victory, Davis, who trains with fellow crossover boxer Fousey, fought in the Influencer Fight League.
      In 2022, Davis took to the ring against opponent God Carleon, which resulted in a draw.
      That same year Davis came out of the ring with a TKO victory after defeating Zack Bernardez.
      On July 22, 2023, the hopeful boxer is set to return to the ring once more at Misfits Boxing 008.
      BDave, Nichlmao and Ryan Johnston, as well as rapper Swarmz, are the fighters involved in a new four-person bout named ‘Survivor Tag’.
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      Is Brendon Davis married?
      It is not publicly known if Brendon Davis is in a relationship or married.
      It appears the YouTuber-turned boxer prefers to keep his life private, mostly sharing his career journey with fans and followers on social media. More

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      Misfits Boxing 008 full card – how to watch HUGE card in the UK

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      MISFITS BOXING is back – and there are some huge names on the card in Nashville.The main event of the night will see the new four-person bout named ‘Survivor Tag’ debut.
      ‘Survivor Tag’ will debut at Misfits Boxing 008Credit: @MisfitsBoxing via Twitter
      YouTubers BDave, Nichlmao and Ryan Johnston, as well as rapper Swarmz, are the fighters involved in the new concept.
      Anthony Taylor will square off with Paul Bamba in a highly anticipated bout.
      Misfits Boxing founder KSI will not compete at 008 despite being victorious in the previous edition of the event.
      Alex Stein vs Mo Deen was set to take place in Nashville before a sickening prank led to the bout’s cancellation.
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      DAZN and Misfits Boxing decided to cancel their fight after Stein threw ‘hotdogs’ at Deen during a press conference.
      When is Misfits Boxing 008?

      Misfits Boxing 008 will take place on Saturday, July 22, in Nashville, USA.
      The prelims are expected to start at midnight in the UK.
      The main card will begin at approximately 1am on Sunday, July 23, in the UK.
      The Nashville Municipal Auditorium will host the event.

      Who is on the Misfits Boxing 008 card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the Misfits 008 card:
      Main Card
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      NichLmao v Swarmz v BDave v Ryan Johnston
      Deen the Great & Walid Sharks v YPG! (YuddyGangTV & Ayye Pap)
      Anthony Taylor v Paul Bamba
      Alan Belcher v Chase DeMoor
      Brandon Herrera v James Sellers

      Happy Punch Preliminary card

      Unbaer v Corn
      The Magic Crasher v Jack Grady

      How can I watch Misfits Boxing 008 in the UK?

      Misfits Boxing 008 will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, which is the lowest cost option.

      Can I live stream Misfits Boxing 008?

      DAZN subscribers can live stream the Misfits Boxing 008 via the DAZN app.
      The DAZN app is available to download for FREE on to your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog.

      Can I watch DAZN on my TV?

      On March 23, DAZN launched their first TV channel on Sky, known as DAZN 1 HD.
      The channel will show a 24/7 schedule of live and catch-up content, including 50-plus fights a year.
      DAZN will be on Sky channel 429 in the UK and Ireland.
      To access the channel, you will need a DAZN subscription which will also give you access to the DAZN app. More

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      Women’s World Cup 2023 top scorer race: Who can win the golden boot?

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      SUMMER has been saved as the Women’s World Cup is finally underway and that means another chance for someone to take win the Golden Boot.Megan Rapinoe fired USA to a World Cup win in 2019 at the expense of the Netherlands.
      USA won the Women’s World Cup 2019Credit: PA
      And it turned out to be the perfect tournament for the American star as she also collected the Golden Boot with six goals.
      But who will take home the prestigious prize this time round?
      Women’s World Cup Golden Boot standings
      American idol Sophia Smith has raced ahead following her double against Vietnam.
      But English star Georgia Stanway got off the mark with her retaken penalty in the Haiti win.
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      Sophia Smith – USA – 2
      Georgia Stanway – England – 1
      Ramona Bachmann – Switzerland – 1
      Hannah Wilkinson – New Zealand – 1
      Seraina Piubel – Switzerland – 1
      Aitana Bonmati – Spain – 1
      Steph Catley – Australia – 1
      Lindsey Horan – USA – 1

      Who are the contenders for the Women’s World Cup golden boot?
      USWNT’s Alex Morgan is a likely candidate after netting 15 goals in 17 appearances in last season’s NWSL.
      The 34-year-old striker has 208 caps for USA Women’s National Team and has scored an eye-opening 121 goals for her country.
      Alexandra Popp – the Germany and Wolfsburg striker heartbreakingly missed out on the Euro’s 2022 final against England after picking up an injury in the warm-up – where she was level on six goals with Beth Mead going into the final.
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      She went on to win the Frauen-Bundesliga golden boot after scoring 15 this season and will be looking to add to her 62-goal tally for Germany.
      Rachel Daly – this season’s WSL golden boot winner with 22 goals for Aston Villa, beating Sam Kerr and Khadija Shaw to the trophy.
      The English striker who surprisingly played left back in the 2022 Euros – will hope to be in Sarina Wiegman’s starting XI as her aerial presence and threat in front of goal will no doubt leave her in high contention for this award.
      Megan Rapinoe won the golden boot award at the 2019 Women’s World Cup where the USA were crowned champions for the second consecutive tournament.
      Rapinoe, 38, has announced she will retire at the end of next season after a stellar career receiving accolades such as the Ballon d’Or and The Best FIFA Women’s Player in 2019. 
      Mallory Swanson was the anticipated replacement for Rapinoe until she suffered a torn patella tendon in a friendly against Ireland in April – shattering her World Cup dreams. 
      22-year-old Sophia Smith has a big role to play now in the USA’s quest for their third consecutive World Cup win. 
      The Portland Thorns striker already has 12 goals in 30 appearances and her goal contributions helped her country qualify for this World Cup and the 2024 Olympics.
      Who are the past winners of the Women’s World Cup golden boot?
      2019: Megan Rapinoe – 6 (USA)
      2015: Celia Sasic – 6 (Germany)
      2011: Homare Sawa – 5 (Japan)
      2007: Marta – 7 (Brazil)
      2003: Birgit Prinz – 7 (Germany)
      1999: Sissi – 7 (Brazil) & Sun Wen – 7 (China) 
      1995: Ann-Kristin Aarones – 6 (Norway)
      1991: Michelle Akers – 10 (USA)
      What are the Women’s World Cup groups?
      Group A

      New Zealand
      Norway
      Philippines
      Switzerland

      Group B

      Australia
      Republic of Ireland
      Nigeria
      Canada

      Group C

      Spain
      Costa Rica
      Zambia
      Japan

      Group D

      Group E

      USA
      Vietnam
      The Netherlands
      Portugal

      Group F

      France
      Jamaica
      Brazil
      Panama

      Group G

      Sweden
      South Africa
      Italy
      Argentina

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      Group H

      Germany
      Morocco
      Columbia
      Korea Republic More

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      Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami teammates: Who plays for David Beckham’s MLS club?

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      LIONEL MESSI has joined Inter Miami FC following the end of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.The US club, part owned by David Beckham, confirmed they had landed the football legend in a video posted to Twitter in June 2023.
      Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has joined US club Inter MiamiCredit: Arturo Jimenez/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
      When does Lionel Messi debut for Inter Miami?
      Messi’s Inter Miami debut is scheduled for Friday, July 21, during the opening match of the Leagues Cup.
      Ahead of the Major League Soccer (MLS) match it was reported that some fans had paid more than $1,200 (£933) for a ticket.
      The player is getting $60million (£47m) a year to play for Inter Miami after rejecting an even more lucrative offer to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
      Who plays for Inter Miami?
      Leonardo Campana
      Campana is the son of former tennis player Pedro Campana, who represented Ecuador in the 1966 Olympics.
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      He signed for the Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020, before being loaned to Famalicão and Swiss Super League side Grasshopper.
      Campana joined Inter Miami on loan in January 2022 and then signed permanently with the team in 2023.
      Josef Martinez
      Martinez, from Venezuela, began his career in Caracas FC.
      He was then sold to Italian club Torino in 2014.
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      Martinez joined Inter Miami in January 2023 from Atlanta United, replacing the retired Gonzalo Higuain.
      As of 2023, Martinez is the 10th all-time MLS goalscorer.
      Nicolas Stefanelli
      Stefanelli grew up in Argentina but also holds an Italian passport.
      He has played in Cyprus, Chile and Sweden since beginning his career in his homeland.
      Stefanelli joined Inter Miami in January 2023.
      Shanyder Borgelin
      Striker Borgelin is from Haiti and was born in Florida.
      He made his debut for Inter Miami in February 2023 and scored his first MLS goal against Montreal.
      Robbie Robinson
      Robinson, who played college football at Clemson University in South Carolina, was named as the top pick in the 2020 MLS draft.
      He then made his debut for the team in March 2020.
      Dixon Arroyo
      Arroyo joined Inter Miami in 2023 as a replacement for the injured Brazilian player Gregore.
      He represents Ecuador internationally.
      Benjamin Cremaschi
      Cremaschi is the son of international rugby union player Pablo Cremaschi, who played for Argentina.
      He made his debut with Inter Miami in February 2023.
      David Ruiz
      Ruiz became a member of Inter Miami’s senior squad in April 2023.
      He represented Honduras in the 2023 Under-20 World Cup, but is also eligible to play for the US.
      Robert Taylor
      Taylor is the son of Paul Taylor, a footballer who played in Finland in the 1990s.
      Robert was a player for Nottingham Forest and Lincoln City when he was younger.
      In 2020 he penned a three-year deal with Norwegian team Brann, but moved to Inter Miami in February 2022.
      Lawson Sunderland
      Sunderland made his debut for Inter Miami in 2023 after joining the club in 2022.
      His brother, Beckham Sunderland, is also a footballer and his father, Larry Sunderland, is the director of player development at FC Cincinnati.
      Edison Azcona
      In 2021, Dominican player Azcona made his MLS debut.
      The match, against Nashville SC, marked the first time anInter Miami homegrown player had appeared in an MLS match.
      Azcona was loaned to El Paso Locomotive in 2022.
      Victor Ulloa
      Ulloa is a defensive midfielder for Inter Miami.
      The sportsman, who is eligible to play for Mexico and the United States, has also played for Dallas and Cincinnati in the past.
      Drake Callender
      Goalkeeper Callender joined Inter Miami in 2020.
      He is from Sacramento, California.
      Sergii Kryvtsov
      Ukrainian centre-back Kryvtsov joined Inter Miami in January 2023.
      He previously played for Shakhtar Donetsk in his homeland, before fleeing Ukraine due to the war.
      DeAndre Yedlin
      Seattle-born Yedlin has played for several Premier League teams in the UK, including Newcastle, Tottenham and Sunderland.
      He briefly joined the Turkish side Galatasaray in 2021 before moving back to the US and joining Inter Miami in February 2022.
      Christopher McVey
      Before joining Inter Miami in 2022, McVey had spent his career with Elfsborg in his homeland of Sweden.
      The player, who is a right back, joined the youth side when he was just 12 and later played for the A-team.
      He signed with Inter Miami in January 2022.
      Kamal Miller
      Miller joined Inter Miami in April 2023 – shortly before Messi’s signing was announced.
      He had previously played for two other MLS teams – Montreal and Orlando City.
      Harvey Neville
      Neville is the son of football manager and former player Phil Neville.
      He began his career in the youth squads of Manchester United and Valencia and has also has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-19 level.
      He qualifies to play for Republic of Ireland through his maternal grandmother.
      Ian Fray
      Fray plays as a defender for Inter Miami.
      He joined the club in February 2021 but suffered a torn ACL just one month later.
      Fray’s sister, Marlee Fray, is also a footballer and represents Jamaica internationally.
      Noah Allen
      Allen is a US Under-20s international from Florida.
      He made his Inter Miami CF debut in February 2022 and signed a homegrown player contract a month later.
      Ryan Sailor
      Defender Sailor signed with Inter Miami in February 2022 and made his debut in May of that year.
      He used to play college football for the University of Washington Huskies and was selected 9th overall in the 2022 MLS super draft.
      Israel Boatwright
      Right-back Boatwright is from the Dominican Republic.
      He made his debut for Inter Miami CF II in 2022 and has represented the Dominican Republic at both youth and senior levels.
      What has David Beckham said about Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami?
      Inter Miami co-owner Beckham described Messi’s arrival at the team as a “dream come true”.
      “Leo, we are so proud that you have chosen our club for the next stage in your career,” he said at the time of the player’s signing.
      Beckham said in a later statement: “Ten years ago, when I started my journey to build a new team in Miami, I said that I dreamed of bringing the greatest players in the world to this amazing city.
      “Players who shared the ambition I had when I joined LA Galaxy to help grow football in the USA and to build a legacy for the next generation in this sport that we love so much.
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      “Today, that dream came true. I couldn’t be prouder that a player of Leo’s caliber is joining our club, but I am also delighted to welcome a good friend, an amazing person, and his beautiful family to join our Inter Miami community.”
      He added: “The next phase of our adventure starts here, and I can’t wait to see Leo take to the pitch.” More