Major League Soccer

SIR ALEX FERGUSON has given a typically brutal message to David Beckham over the superstar’s move to LA Galaxy back in 2007.Becks was one of the biggest names in football and shocked the world when he made the switch from Real Madrid to the MLS club 16 years ago.
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed exactly what he thought about David Beckham’s move to LA GalaxyCredit: Getty
Beckham swapped Real Madrid for the MLS club back in 2007Credit: Getty
The star made 124 appearances for La GalaxyCredit: Getty
And former boss Fergie has revealed exactly what he would’ve said to Beckham had he come asking for his advice over the transfer.
Speaking on Beckham’s new Netflix documentary, the managerial legend opened up on his thoughts about the move.
He said: “I couldn’t agree with it. I could not agree with it.”
Before going on to explain the blunt four word message he would have given Becks at the time.
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“If he’d have asked my advice, I’d have said: ‘not in your life!'” He explained.
But Beckham never did ask him for his advice and instead spent six seasons with the Galaxy making 124 appearances.
The former England International left LA with 20 goals and 42 assists and put an impressive imprint on the MLS as a whole.
Not only did he start a wave of new superstars making the switch stateside such as Gareth Bale, Wayne Rooney and Thierry Henry.
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Thierry Henry also played in the MLS for New York Red BullsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Gareth Bale is one of a new group of star players to try out the American leagueCredit: AP
But he also started up his own franchise, Inter Miami, just five years after calling time on his career in the US.
And the Florida club are now home to one of the greatest footballers of all time in Lionel Messi.
Messi followed in Beckham’s footsteps in joining the MLS as a marquee name and has continued to leave football fans in awe of his incredible numbers.
Since arriving in the US he has scored 11 goals and provided five assists in just 12 appearances for The Herons.
Beckham signed Messi for his club Inter Miami this summerCredit: Reuters More

WAYNE ROONEY could only have one more game in charge of DC United after yesterday’s crushing defeat to Austin.Manchester United’s all-time top goalscorer, 37, returned to his former club as manager in July 2022 following a stint at Derby County.
Wayne Rooney is under huge pressure at DC UnitedCredit: Alamy
But his time there could be over in a matter of days after their faint play-off hopes were all-but crushed on Wednesday.
Rooney’s team were hammered 3-0 at Austin – which left him even admitting that it would need “almost a miracle” to progress.
DC United can still mathematically reach the Eastern Conference playoffs, but having played more games than their rivals, it would need a huge stroke of luck for the 11th-placed side to make it.
Speaking after their latest setback, which saw them two down at the break, Rooney told Washington Post: “I spoke to the players before the game about not giving up cheap goals.
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“We’ve done that with all three goals, but the goals in the first half were very poor.
“The first half wasn’t good enough. I could’ve taken 11 players off at halftime.”
Even with a win over New York City in their final game on Sunday, DC United are now relying on others to avoid being leapfrogged by the time the rest of the league wrap-up their regular campaigns on October 21.
And that could mean that the upcoming clash could mark Rooney’s final game in charge with his contract due to expire this summer, although there is an option to extend it for 12 months.
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But the former England striker did recently reveal that he and the club’s executives are yet to discuss his future.
He said: “I am slightly disappointed and frustrated that there has been no contact for two months.
“We asked about a new deal. We can sit down and talk about it. We haven’t heard back. Either way, I can take whatever the situation is. I was hoping we would have, either way, at least spoken about it. That hasn’t been the case.”
Rooney added: “We asked to sit down and speak because planning for next season needs to go ahead.
“So we asked two months ago where everything was at, are we moving forward or not moving forward — if that’s the case from their point of view — and we haven’t heard back. 
“That’s frustrating because, either way, I’d rather know what’s the plan because we have to plan for next season. We need to do it earlier rather than later.
“The fact we haven’t heard back is probably signalling one thing, but I’m sure they’ll have their reasons for that. So I’ll wait and see.” More

LIONEL MESSI has reportedly already planned his next transfer despite only joining Inter Miami three months ago.The forward announced he was joining the Major League Soccer outfit in June, before making his debut in July after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
Lionel Messi’s next club has been revealedCredit: Reuters
Messi made his Inter Miami debut in JulyCredit: Reuters
However, the 36-year-old has already plotted his next destination once he leaves US soil.
According to Catalan outlet El Nacional, Messi will head home to Argentina to link up with boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys.
Newell’s were the first team Messi joined at the age of six, spending five years at the club before Barcelona took him under their wing.
This being said, Messi first plans to honour the contract he signed with David Beckham’s franchise.
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That means the move is not expected to happen until 2025 when his contract expires.
The report also indicates the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will hang up his boots at Newell’s.
Back in 2018 Messi revealed his desire to return to his boyhood club, saying: “Every time I’m more clear that in Europe, Barcelona will be my only place.
“In Argentina I would like to play six months or some games in Newell’s.
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“When I was little I had a dream to play in the Colossus. I was left with the thorn of playing on Newell’s court.
“I have a family and my children come first, and then me. I want them to grow up in a calm place, being able to enjoy life with security.”
He has made brief return’s over the years, including an appearance at the testimonial of former team-mate Maxi Rodriguez in June.
After originally leaving the team he supported, Messi as gone on to become arguably the greatest football player of all time, with an endless list of accolades including the World Cup.
Messi has scored 11 goals and added five assists in 12 games with Inter Miami so far. More

LORENZO INSIGNE shouted “F**K YOU” at one of his own Toronto FC fans during their MLS clash with FC Cincinnati.The Reds slumped to a 3-2 defeat to their Eastern Conference rivals on Saturday, with a first-half brace from Brandon Vazquez and a second-half strike from Aaron Boupendza doing the damage.
Toronto FC slumped to a 3-2 defeat to FC Cincinnati on SaturdayCredit: AP
A crocked Lorenzo Insigne was in the crowed and got into an angry verbal exchange with a fanCredit: TWITTER@AYIK_DANIEL
The 32-year-old exploded and said ‘f**k you’ to the fanCredit: TWITTER@AYIK_DANIEL
Frustrated fans appeared to vent their Fury at a crocked Insigne, who was in one of the boxes at BMO Field.
And the Italy international didn’t take the criticism lightly, being caught on camera shouting: “Hey, f*** you! Respect!”
A fired-up Insigne angrily turned away and stormed back to the hospitality section after dropping the F-bomb.
Insigne, 32, joined FC Toronto from reigning Serie A champions Napoli two years ago.
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He’s been nothing short of prolific during his time in Canada, scoring 11 goals and registering six assists in his 32 appearances
Defeat to Cincinnati has left FC Toronto ROCK BOTTOM of the MLS’ Eastern Conference table with just 22 points from 31 games.
After the match, under-pressure interim boss Teddy Dunfield said: “I think they’re a very good side that’s well balanced.
“And they don’t give you a ton and then keep coming and punish mistakes.”
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“They’re a top, top team and have found a way to win in this league.”
Dunfield is set to pass the reigns over to John Herdman once the season comes to an end.
But there is intense speculation the Englishman could take charge of the club at an earlier date.
Dunfield said: “I’ve been saying this for the last 15 weeks that I’m very fortunate to have had the opportunity.
“It’s been tough for sure. But there’s been some nice moments as well.
“I will need more time to breathe to go through it. I’m sure there’s some stuff we do differently, too.”
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FOOTBALL superstar Lionel Messi has opened up on his plan to “teach” once he hangs up his boots for good.The 36-year-old Argentinian ace has set the MLS alight with his arrival this season – but the legend has revealed what life will be like once his playing time is up.
Lionel Messi has revealed he wants to ‘teach’ once he retiresCredit: Getty
Messi made a move to the American giants at the start of summer and has since taken the MLS league by a storm.
He has already scored 11 goals in 12 appearances for Inter Miami this season.
But the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has confessed what he wants to do once he decides to end his playing career.
The World Cup champ’s contract with Inter will expire in December 2025 – the Argentine has hopes to become a sport director and go into teaching after retirement.
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He also opened up about spending more time with his three sons Thiago, Mateo and Circo.
When asked about football Messi told TV programmeOlga: “Yes, it’s a job. I’m lucky enough to do a job that I love.
“While I have responsibilities and purpose, it’s still something I enjoy doing.
“What am I going to do next? I do not know. I would like to be a sports director, be with the boys, teach.”
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When the former PSG stars contract ran out for the club in June earlier this year Messi was offered a big money move to Saudi side Al-Hilal and ex-club Barcelona.
But the ten-time La Liga champ opened up on why he made the move to the states.
He continued: “There are people who follow me all my life, who know me. You can tell when I’m happy, on the court.
“The idea was to start relaxing a little after so many years of having a career and enjoy somewhere else. And I’m now doing it.” More

FANS who paid “exorbitant amounts” to watch Lionel Messi play were left fuming when he didn’t turn up to this weekend’s match.The superstar footballer, 36, has taken the MLS by storm since his high-profile transfer to Inter Miami this summer with 11 goals in 11 games.
Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami’s trip to Atlanta UnitedCredit: Getty
Tickets for matches are selling for hundreds if not thousands of dollars, with supporters and A-list celebrities alike desperate to watch the icon in action.
However, those who stumped up big cash expressed their frustration when it became clear he would not feature for his new side away at Atlanta United last night.
Not only did Messi not take to the artificial field at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but he did not even make the journey to Georgia.
That is because he had just been on international duty with Argentina where he left the World Cup qualifier against Ecuador early and missed the Bolivia game – but did take his place on the world champions’ bench as an assistant manager.
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Inter Miami boss Gerardo Martino stated Messi is “fine” and trained on Friday but was clearly unprepared to risk him.
And it came back to haunt the manager as David Beckham’s club were thrashed 5-2.
But fans – many of whom travelled for thousands of miles – were more annoyed about the lack of Messi rather than the result.
One said: “Messi deciding not to travel to Atlanta and missing his first game in the MLS at the event I paid an exorbitant amount to get tickets for is a really bad beat!”
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Another wrote: “Learning experience for me. I paid a lot for the tickets to this game. Soccer is one of my least favourite sports.”
A third added: “I spent $750 (£605) for two tickets to watch Messi for the first time in my life but he didn’t travel…”
A fourth commented: “My sister sold her ticket so fast when she found out Messi wasn’t playing.”
And a final user fumed: “Flights, hotel, scalped tickets… And he’s not playing!”
As his team-mates were in Atlanta to finalise their preparations, Messi was back in Miami, prompting resale tickets for the sold-out fixture to be flogged for as little as £32.
And he spent his Saturday recovering from his controversial pizza on Friday night and watching his son Thiago playing with the Inter Miami academy.
The Argentine sat out the World Cup qualifier win over BoliviaCredit: Getty More

A MAJOR Soccer League star has reportedly received a lifetime ban from an amateur division after punching a rival in the face while also playing under a fake name.Dans Les Coulisses claims Matko Miljevic, 22, played anonymously at a much lower level despite being contracted to MLS giants CF Montreal.
Montreal’s Matko Miljevic has been banned from an amateur leagueCredit: Getty
Apparently unhappy with a lack of playing time at his club, former USA U20s midfielder Miljevic signed up for a local team in Laval, northern Montreal, under a false name.
He featured three games in the QCSL league, scoring six goals for his team Rage while winning a Man of the Match award.
But league officials quickly cottoned on to the fact Miljevic was a pro player and demanded he feature under his real name.
Miljevic, registered on QCSL’s website as Matko Milojevic, did not return to play again.
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But it’s claimed he did turn up to support a friend in another amateur match earlier this week.
The report adds Miljevic got into a spat with an opposition player, before allegedly “striking him directly in the face.”
The match was then stopped by the referee, who made Miljevic leave the game.
And he has since been “suspended indefinitely” from the QCSL league.
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A source said: “The guy is out, the league doesn’t want to see him anymore, not just one the field but in all its facilities.
“He did not act like a pro, not even an amateur worthy of the name.
“The QCSL is a serious league that has never accepted such gestures. It was not his first ‘story’ in the league.
“The victim is doing well and should not have any after-effects, but is still seriously considering filing a criminal complaint for assault.”
It’s added that CF Montreal were not aware of the situation, with the MLS club adding they will do all the necessary checks on Matko’s situation. More