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      Gylfi Sigurdsson set to complete shock transfer to Wayne Rooney’s DC United 12 months after Everton release

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      GYLFI SIGURDSSON is set to link up with Wayne Rooney at DC United.The former Everton midfielder is due to land in the United States capital Washington on Monday to complete his surprise move.
      Gylfi Sigurdsson was released by Everton when his contract expired last summerCredit: Kevin Quigley-The Daily Mail
      Wayne Rooney has been DC United boss since July 2022Credit: Getty
      Rooney, who played with Sigurdsson for one season at Everton from 2017, is currently in charge at DC United.
      Iceland international Sigurdsson, 33, left Everton last June when his contract expired and has not played since.
      Previously at Swansea, Sigurdsson joined Everton for £45million before being released.
      But the ex-Spurs star has been keen to return to the game and Rooney believes he will be a massive addition at DC United.
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      Rooney struggled in charge last season with his team finishing bottom of their division.
      But they beat FC Cincinnati 3-0 on Sunday and are currently ninth in the 15-team Eastern Conference, with David Beckham’s Inter Miami bottom.
      Earlier this month, Rooney was quizzed about whether DC United were considering a move for his ex-Manchester United team-mate Jesse Lingard.
      However, Rooney has since dismissed all rumours linking the ex-England international.
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      Lingard is without a club having been released by Nottingham Forest after a dismal 12 months at the City Ground.
      But Rooney said: “The Jesse Lingard [rumour]?
      “I don’t know where that has come from. From my point of view we have no interest in signing him.” More

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      Inter Miami appear to leak Lionel Messi’s new shirt number with happy birthday post sending fans into meltdown

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      INTER MIAMI seemed to leak Lionel Messi’s new shirt number with a happy birthday post for their new superstar. The Argentine legend turned 36 on Saturday.
      Lionel Messi is joining Inter Miami from PSGCredit: The Mega Agency
      He turned 36 on Saturday and got a birthday message from David BeckhamCredit: Instagram @davidbeckham
      And his new side took to Twitter with a less-than-cryptic post hinting at which number Messi will wear.
      Inter Miami posted an image of a black brick wall with the words “Feliz Cumplio” written in pink graffiti-style text – although the first “e” was missing.
      The “m” was in the font used on the club’s badge.
      But the tell-tale sign was the “io” being replaced by “10” and changed to white to stand out.
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      It clearly implies Messi will be wearing his famous No10 jersey when he lines up for the Herons for the remainder of the 2023 MLS season.
      Messi wore the iconic number for many years at Barcelona and continues to do so as Argentina captain.
      However, he was forced to revert back to No30 when he joined Paris Saint-Germain because Neymar held the number.
      The No10 is available at Inter Miami because Messi’s former international team-mate Gonzalo Higuain retired.
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      Inter Miami hinted Messi will wear the No10 for the clubCredit: Twitter @intermiamicf
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      Inter Miami owner David Beckham also took to social media to wish the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner a happy birthday and wrote: “Here we go my friend, special year ahead,” followed by pink, black and white hearts.
      Messi confirmed in an interview in early June he would be leaving PSG to head to Miami on a free transfer.
      And although Inter Miami put out a video all-but confirming his arrival, the deal is still yet to be formally announced as final formalities are sorted out over the two-and-a-half-year £47million-a-year contract.
      Messi is currently on holiday back home in Argentina with his family, enjoying some down-time after a long season that saw him win Ligue 1 and the World Cup.
      He scored a hat-trick – including a free-kick and a cheeky chip – in a testimonial for Maxi Rodriguez on Saturday night.
      Messi is expected to make his Inter Miami debut in their Leagues Cup clash with Liga MX’s Cruz Azul on July 21.
      And tickets for the Barcelona legend’s club bow are selling in the thousands on resale platforms.
      Messi could be joined by some familiar faces when he settles into life in Miami – at his stunning £7m apartment.
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      Sergio Busquets has followed him to Beckham’s club while Jordi Alba could also be heading to the DRV PNK Stadium.
      And former Barca manager Tata Martino confirmed he is in negotiations to take over from Phil Neville as the permanent boss – with fellow Argentine Javier Morales currently in charge on an interim basis. More

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      Man Utd ‘monitoring little known MLS star’ as they look for transfer solution to goalkeeper crisis

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are keeping tabs on young MLS goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, reports suggest.United are on the lookout for a new keeper with David de Gea’s future looking uncertain as his contract runs out on June 30.
      Manchester United are keeping tabs on New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje PetrovicCredit: Getty
      According to the Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils are interested in New England Revolution ace Petrovic.
      However, the Manchester giants have yet to make contact with the 23-year-old’s camp.
      And the Serbia international is not being considered as Erik ten Hag’s next No1.
      Ten Hag, though, will need to add an understudy after Jack Butland’s loan ended and he joined Rangers.
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      The Dutch tactician is also likely to lose Tom Heaton, who will look for more regular minutes, and Dean Henderson with Nottingham Forest determined to turn his loan into a permanent deal.
      Petrovic has stood out in the US ever since his arrival last year and has attracted interest from other Premier League clubs as well.
      The Serb has a contract until 2025, with a one-year option to extend, and New England Revolution would seek a high fee.
      The youngster arrived from Serbian outfit Cukaricki, with whom he played in the Europa Conference League.
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      Petrovic joined the American outfit as a replacement for current Arsenal ace Matt Turner.
      He is now considered as one of the best goalkeepers in the MLS as he kept seven clean sheets in 21 appearances last season and also saved four penalties.
      That led to the MLS Save of the Year award, while he also finished as runner-up for the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year gong behind Philadelphia Union’s Andre Blake.
      This season Petrovic has registered six clean sheets in 17 matches across all competitions. More

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      Rooney gives brutal response to Lingard transfer links amid claims Man Utd legend wants to sign former team-mate

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      DC UNITED manager Wayne Rooney has shut down reports suggesting he wants to bring former Manchester United team-mate Jesse Lingard to Major League Soccer.Lingard, 30, was released by Nottingham Forest earlier this month and is yet to find a new club.
      Lingard will become a free agent next monthCredit: Alamy
      Some reports speculated that he could reunite with former United pal Rooney in the US this summer.
      However, Rooney has since dismissed all rumours linking the midfielder with a move to DC United.
      He said: “The Jesse Lingard [rumour]?
      “I don’t know where that has come from. From my point of view we have no interest in signing him.”
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      When asked if he will sign any players this summer, the United legend added: “We are obviously looking, there is a few players we have identified who we will work hard to try and bring in and there is things we can move round to try and do that.
      “We have to be at our best, work at our best and we have to find the best way to free money up to bring players in.”
      Lingard spent 22 years at Man Utd before leaving as a free agent last summer.
      He made 232 senior appearances for the Red Devils, but fell out of favour towards the end of his spell.
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      The midfielder signed a one-year deal worth up to £150,000-a-week with Nottingham Forest last summer.
      But he was limited to just 20 appearances during the 2022-23 campaign. More

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      Lionel Messi leaves fans in hysterics as he says ‘I feel like going on holiday’ after being asked about Inter Miami move

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      LIONEL MESSI has left fans in hysterics by saying “I feel like going on holiday” after being asked about his Inter Miami move.The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is set to head to the MLS next month after agreeing a move stateside.
      Lionel Messi said “I feel like going on holiday” after being asked about the moveCredit: Getty
      Ahead of linking up with his new team-mates, though, he is currently on international duty with Argentina.
      He starred in the World Cup winners’ friendly win over Australia in China on Thursday, scoring the opener in a 2-0 win.
      Messi’s stunning solo goal came after just two minutes and had fans moaning he is “too good” for the MLS.
      The 35-year-old collected the ball in the Australia half before skipping past a challenge and bending his shot into the back of the net.
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      After the match, Messi was asked by a reporter whether he was eager to join Inter Miami.
      His response amused fans as he answered: “I feel like going on holiday… then we’ll start again.”
      It is unclear whether Messi will feature in Argentina’s match against Indonesia on Monday before jetting off on holiday.
      His move to Miami is set to be made official next month, with Messi rejecting offers from Barcelona and Saudi Arabia to move to the club, who are owned by David Beckham.
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      The transfer has created significant fanfare stateside in anticipation of his debut, which could come against Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup on July 21.
      Fans in the USA could get a glimpse of Messi two days beforehand, though, if he features for the MLS All-Stars XI.
      The team, made up of the best players in the league, is set to face Arsenal in a friendly on July 19 in Washington. More

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      Lionel Messi could make US debut against Premier League giants after shock Inter Miam transfer

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      LIONEL MESSI could make his Stateside debut against Arsenal following his shock transfer to Inter Miami.Messi caused uproar in the footballing world after announcing that after coming to the end of his PSG contract he would sign with Inter Miami.
      Lionel Messi will be making his debut soonCredit: EPA
      The World Cup winning hero made the decision to move across the pond despite a last minute mega-money offer from Saudi Arabia.
      His first game Stateside could be the imminent MLS All-Stars clash against Premier League side Arsenal on July 19.
      A team featuring the best stars from the MLS, managed by Wayne Rooney, could welcome Messi into the fray.
      Mikel Arteta, manager for Arsenal expressed enthusiasm for the pre-season friendly: “It’s great that we’re playing against the MLS All-Stars in Washington D.C. in July. The match against the MLS All-Stars will be a good test ahead of the 2023/24 season.”
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      If Messi were to appear, reports suggest it would likely only be for a few minutes due to his lack of recent action.
      Excitement around his debut is huge, with Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul on July 21 expected to be his first game for his new club.
      According to The Miami Herald, tickets for the match have increased a remarkable 1,034 per cent – with the most expensive listed on StubHub for £16,000.
      The Miami team have had to accommodate for the increased interest with plans to expand their stadium by 3,000 seats to a 22,000 capacity.
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      Their socials have also been flooded with new fans, seeing a massive increase of almost seven million followers since he was announced.
      Inter Miami are currently sat at the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference and will benefit from Messi’s ability to bring them up the table.
      They have 12 MLS games left this season and will also play against Cincinnati in the semi-finals of the US Open Cup in August. More

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      Inter Miami tickets on sale for £16k as fans scramble to catch glimpse of Lionel Messi & club add 3,000 seats to stadium

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      INTER MIAMI tickets are being sold for £16,000 following the signing of Lionel Messi.The Argentine, 35, confirmed last week he had agreed a deal with David Beckham’s MLS side despite interest from Barcelona and Saudi Arabia.
      Lionel Messi will join Inter Miami this summerCredit: Getty
      David Beckham is the founder and owner of Inter MiamiCredit: Getty
      He is expected to make his debut in Miami’s Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul on July 21.
      And according to The Miami Herald, tickets for the match have increased a remarkable 1,034 per cent – with the most expensive listed on StubHub for £16,000.
      Miami are also planning to increase the size of their stadium to 22,000 by August – an increase of 3,000 as they look to deal with the demand Messi will bring.
      The average listed resale prices for Miami’s away matches have also increased by 1,000 per cent.
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      The 10,000 tickets for Charlotte FC’s clash at home to Miami were sold in three hours.
      And the biggest-attended club in the MLS, Atlanta United, will be selling 71,000 tickets when they host Miami at their Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
      Jeffbet.com have reported that searches for “Inter Miami tickets” have increased by 13,057 since Messi’s arrival, with interest in the club skyrocketing since the South American put pen to paper.
      Messi, who will join Miami when his Paris Saint-Germain contract expires at the end of the month, confirmed his decision to move to the US earlier this month.
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      But he also admitted his first choice destination was Barcelona, only for their financial difficulties to get in the way of his return.
      He told Diario Sport and Mundo Deportivo: “I’ve taken the decision that I am going to Miami. [I decided] to leave Europe.”
      Messi then went on to add: “It’s true that I had offers from another European team but I didn’t even think about it because in Europe, my idea was only to go to Barcelona.
      “After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it’s time to go to MLS to live football in a different way and enjoy my day to day life more.
      “Obviously with the same responsibility and desire to win, and to do things well, but with more calm.” More

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      Viewers baffled as US journalist makes bizarre claim that ‘David Beckham learned English for MLS move’ on live TV

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      FANS have been left baffled after a US journalist bizarrely claimed that Lionel Messi should learn English like David Beckham did before moving to the MLS.Messi announced on Wednesday that he would be joining Inter Miami in a dramatic transfer U-turn having been strongly linked with a return to former club Barcelona, and a big money move to Saudi Arabia.
      Kilmeade was criticised for his comments before claiming he was in fact jokingCredit: Fox Sports
      David Beckham moved to LA Galaxy in 2007Credit: The Times
      Lionel Messi has announced that he will be joining Inter MiamiCredit: AFP
      Excitement for the Argentine’s arrival has been seen across the whole country not least for Inter Miami who have seen a huge increase in their Instagram following.
      However, Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade raised issue with the potential language barrier for Messi, but made a bizarre comparison to David Beckham.
      He said: “The only thing I worry about, he [Messi] doesn’t speak English, and I want to see him sit down and talk.
      “One thing about David Beckham, he learnt to speak English for us [Americans] with an accent, when he came at 32-years-old.”
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      Fans took to social media in their masses to respond to Kilmeade’s comments.
      One said: “Kilmeade is the dumbest and it isn’t even close.”
      A second added: “Truly one of the funnier sports related news clips I’ve ever seen.”
      A third said: “There’s stupid, and then there’s weaponized ignorance like this.”
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      Another responded: “An Englishman learned to speak English. This guy is an oxygen thief.”
      Following the backlash Kilmeade clarified his comments in a tweet saying: “This is hilarious – once again people have no idea when I am kidding around.”
      Messi will see out the remainder of his contract with PSG before meeting up with his new team-mates in Miami.
      His debut has reportedly been scheduled in for July 21 in a League Cup opener at home to Cruz Azul before making his MLS debut a month later in a home fixture against Charlotte FC. More