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      Luis Suarez breaks silence on sensational transfer to reunite with ex-Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami

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      LUIS SUAREZ has broken his silence on the speculation linking him with a move to Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.The transfer would raise the prospect of Suarez and Messi reuniting two thirds of the iconic ‘MSN’ frontline which also included wantaway PSG forward Neymar.
      The iconic duo will not be reuniting this summerCredit: Getty
      But the forward spoke out to say that he is happy at Brazilian side Gremio, who he joined just six months ago.
      On the speculation linking him with a move to Inter Miami, which began immediately after Messi’s transfer was announced, Suarez told Uruguayan publication El Observador: “This is false, it is impossible,
      “‘I am very happy at Gremio and I have a contract until 2024.”
      The Uruguayan forward signed for Gremio from his boyhood club Nacional in January after helping the Uruguayan club win the league.
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      While a number of former European stars are making the switch to the MLS and Saudi Arabia, part of why Suarez signed for Gremio was due to its location, which borders Uruguay.
      Messi’s Inter Miami move will see him earn £43million-a-year which equates to £830,000-a-week.
      And according to The Athletic, his salary will be paid in part by Adidas, Apple and the rest of the MLS’ clubs.
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      The lucrative financial package was made to dissuade Messi from following in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in joining a team in Saudi Arabia.  
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      The Saudi league were reportedly willing to offer Messi as much as £352m-a-year which works out at £6.7m-a-week.
      One former Barcelona player that could be joining Messi in Miami is midfielder Sergio Busquets.
      Busquets, 34, faces a familiar dilemma for ageing superstars around Europe in having to choose weigh up a move to the MLS alongside a move to Saudi Arabia.
      He reportedly has an offer worth £16m-a-year which equates to £308k-a-week from Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr. More

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      Inter Miami already feeling Lionel Messi effect as Instagram followers explode by FOUR HUNDRED percent in under 24 hours

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      INTER MIAMI are already basking in the Lionel Messi effect.That’s after their Instagram followers jumped an incredible four hundred percent in under a day.
      Inter Miami are already reaping the benefits of signing Lionel MessiCredit: AFP
      The global superstar has seen their Instagram followers leap by over 400 percentCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Messi, 35, left fans stunned by announcing a free transfer to David Beckham’s MLS franchise yesterday.
      The ex-PSG star was widely expected to rejoin Barcelona.
      But Messi will now continue his glittering career in America, six months after leading Argentina to World Cup glory.
      The veteran is undoubtedly one of the biggest and most popular sports stars on the planet.
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      He boasts an astonishing net worth of almost £500million.
      And over £50m of that is pocketed through lucrative sponsorship deals.
      Inter Miami are now starting to feel the beginning of that effect on Instagram.
      Before Messi’s move was announced, their account had 900,000 followers from across the globe.
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      But less than 24 hours later, that figure had jumped to a whopping 4.7m.
      That’s an astonishing increase of around 411 percent.
      Simultaneously, Messi’s former club PSG have since lost one million followers after his exit last weekend.
      And the ace’s influence is sure to continue growing at Miami once he pulls on the jersey for his first match.
      Reflecting on his decision to join the Americans, Messi said: “I’m at a point where I want to step out of the spotlight a bit, think more about my family.
      “I had two years where I was so unhappy on a personal level that I didn’t enjoy it.
      “I had that month that was spectacular for me because of winning the World Cup, but apart from that it was a difficult period for me.
      “I want to rediscover joy, enjoy my family, my children, the day-to-day.
      “And that’s why the decision for Barcelona didn’t happen.” More

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      Man Utd icon could manage Lionel Messi at Inter Miami as David Beckham steps up hunt for Phil Neville replacement

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      DAVID BECKHAM is ramping up his search for a new Inter Miami manager after Phil Neville was sacked last week.Becks, 48, axed his pal after another dismal start to an MLS season.
      David Beckham is on the hunt for a new Inter Miami managerCredit: AP
      Phil Neville was sacked as Inter Miami boss last weekCredit: Getty
      Neville’s sacking came just days before it emerged that Lionel Messi will be moving to the States to play for Inter Miami.
      The 35-year-old’s summer switch will instantly make the post a much more attractive one, despite Inter Miami’s lowly position in the table.
      Becks’ side sit bottom of MLS’ Eastern Conference, having lost 11 of their 16 matches so far this season.
      Their awful start followed last season’s first round play-off exit at the hands of New York City FC.
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      Former Liverpool and Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez is an early front-runner with the bookies to land the job.
      While Brendan Rodgers’ name has also been mentioned – with the ex-Anfield duo both starting at 8/1.
      Among the early bookies’ contenders as an outside 66/1 shot was none other than Phil Neville’s older brother, Gary.
      The 48-year-old has had one experience in management, enduring a disastrous spell as Valencia boss during the 2015-16 season.
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      Neville won just 10 of his 28 matches in charge, while he oversaw a 7-0 thumping at the hands of Messi’s Barcelona.
      The Manchester United legend has previously ruled out ever returning to the dugout after his harrowing experience.
      But should he get the call from his pal Beckham, the possibility of managing Messi might be too tempting to turn down.
      Neville and Beckham are both stakeholders in Salford City, as well as Gary’s brother Phil.
      Also in the frame are American duo Steve Cherundolo and Jim Curtin, with the pair having been mentioned at 10/1.
      While Uruguay boss Marcelo Bielsa was listed at 12/1, and former LA Galaxy midfielder Steven Gerrard at 16/1.
      Inter Miami’s next manager will get to manage Lionel MessiCredit: AFP
      Gary Neville endured a difficult spell as Valencia boss in the 2015-16 seasonCredit: Getty More

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      How Inter Miami could line up with Lionel Messi alongside Premier League legend as Beckham plots American revolution

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      DAVID BECKHAM is plotting his own American revolution with Inter Miami. The MLS franchise, founded in 2018, have already had big names such as Blaise Matuidi and Gonzalo Higuain on the books.
      David Beckham is aiming for his own American revolutionCredit: Getty
      Lionel Messi will reportedly head to Inter MiamiCredit: Getty
      However, the club are now reportedly closing in on a transfer for Lionel Messi after he left Paris Saint-Germain.
      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner turned down Barcelona and a colossal offer from Saudi Arabia before deciding on his move to the United States.
      And now he may be joined by Liverpool icon Roberto Firmino.
      The Brazilian, who left the Reds after the expiry of his contract, has been linked with a move to Beckham’s outfit by Transfermarkt’s Manuel Veth.
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      Meanwhile, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez have also been linked with a move to the franchise by journalist Gaston Edul.
      This also comes after Miami declared they wanted to add Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets to their ranks.
      So how would this work on paper?
      Messi, Suarez and Firmino would spearhead the club’s attack as they look to shoot the club up from the root of the table.
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      Roberto Firmino could reportedly join Messi at Inter MiamiCredit: AFP
      While Sergio Busquets has been a long-term target for themCredit: Rex
      Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba have also been earmarked as targetsCredit: Corbis
      Busquets meanwhile, would anchor the team’s midfield alongside Jean Mota – who is currently injured – and Dixon Arroyo.
      Former Tottenham star DeAndre Yedlin would likely be an overlapping presence from right back, while Spaniard Jordi Alba would line up on the left.
      At the core of the team’s defence Christopher McVey would likely partner Sergiy Kryvtsov.
      Drake Callender would then complete the XI in goal. More

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      Lionel Messi transfer race hots up with ‘just two clubs left in running’ to land Argentina legend after PSG exit

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      INTER MIAMI are reportedly preparing to hijack Barcelona’s attempt to sign Lionel Messi this summer.Messi, 35, is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires at the end of June.
      Inter Miami and Barcelona want to sign MessiCredit: The Mega Agency
      Barcelona have already expressed an interest in signing him, but the club’s current financial state could prove to be a stumbling block.
      The La Liga giants would have to sell several first-team players in order to fund the transfer, otherwise the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner – who is said to be eager to return to his former club – will be forced to look elsewhere.

      And according to The Athletic, David Beckham’s Inter Miami is another potential destination.
      The Florida-based side are currently working with Major League Soccer to solidify details surrounding the potential signing of Messi.
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      An anonymous source claims MLS executives have already been informed that the Argentina captain will choose either Barcelona or Inter Miami as his next club – he does not want to join Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in Saudi Arabia.
      Adidas, Apple and MLS are all hoping to entice Messi to the United States this summer.
      Adidas – one of the league’s largest corporate sponsors – have reportedly proposed a profit-sharing agreement, meaning the forward would receive a cut of any increase in profits resulting from his MLS involvement.
      MLS and Apple have also discussed offering Messi a share of the revenue generated by new subscribers to the MLS Season Pass, the league’s streaming package on Apple TV+.
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      Beckham’s Inter Miami have offered the forward a lucrative dealCredit: AP
      In addition to these commercial proposals, MLS chiefs are understood to be willing to offer Messi the option to purchase a percentage of a team in the league upon his retirement.
      However, the forward is keen on the prospect of a fairytale return to Barcelona.
      Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, held talks with Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Monday morning to discuss the possibility of a free transfer.
      After the meeting, the 65-year-old admitted that his son is eager to return to the Nou Camp.
      He said: “Messi wants to return to Barca and I would love for him to come back. It is an option.”
      Messi joined Barcelona’s world renowned La Maisa academy at the age of 13 in 2000.
      After progressing through the ranks, he signed his first professional contract five years later and became a regular name in the first team.
      He went on to make 778 appearances for the La Liga giants, scoring 672 goals and assisting 303 in the process.
      The Argentina international was forced to leave Barcelona in 2021 due to the club’s financial state, so he joined PSG in a £25million transfer. More

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      Phil Neville breaks silence after Man Utd legend is brutally sacked by pal Beckham as manager of Inter Miami

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      PHIL NEVILLE has broken his silence after being sacked as manager of Inter Miami.The former Manchester United and Everton star was relieved of his duties after a 1-0 loss to New York Red Bulls left Miami bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference.
      Phile Neville was sacked as manager of Inter MiamiCredit: Getty
      He had been in charge of David Beckham’s MLS side since 2021Credit: AP
      Neville posted this message after his axingCredit: INSTAGRAM – @philipneville18
      Neville was close with the owners, but it proved insufficient as former club team-mate David Beckham pulled the trigger.
      However, Neville is still thankful to Beckham and the other owners of the club for giving him the opportunity to manage the MLS side.
      He wrote on Instagram: “Thank You.
      “I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved with Inter Miami CF.
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      “To the owners – David, Jorge [Mas Canosa], Jose [Mas] thank you for the support and opportunity to manage this great club.
      “Thank you to all my staff for their unwavering loyalty.
      “To all the players I have managed during my time here – thank you for your incredible efforts and for being the best people to work with.
      “Finally, to the fans – thank you for your amazing support as always.
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      “I am immensely proud of the work that we all have done creating a culture of hard work and spirit.
      “Also, having the courage to give opportunities to the incredibly talented group of young players we have developed during my time here.
      “I will always have Inter Miami CF in my heart.”
      Miami announced the former England International’s departure midway through his third season in charge with a blunt social media message on Thursday night.
      Supporters held up signs calling for Neville’s sacking following the dire midweek defeat – and even booed his son Harvey.
      The ex-Lionesses’ chief, 46, was unveiled by Miami owner Becks in January 2021.
      But although they reached the MLS Cup play-offs last season, Nev’s men have struggled from the start this campaign.
      Miami have picked up just five wins from 15 games in the Eastern Conference and sit bottom of the table. More

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      Man Utd legend’s son is brutally booed by own fans as he enters pitch as emotional dad blasts ‘don’t go for my boy’

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      PHIL NEVILLE’S son was brutally booed by Inter Miami fans which led to his emotional father blasting: “Don’t go for my boy.”Fed-up supporters of the David Beckham owned MLS club held up signs calling for Manchester United legend Neville to be sacked after their 1-0 defeat at home to New York Red Bulls on Wednesday.
      Inter Miami fans have been told to ‘go’ for Phil Neville rather than jeer his sonCredit: AP
      Harvey Neville was booed against New York Red Bulls which led to an impassioned plea by his boss and dadCredit: Getty
      Tom Barlow sealed the points for Red Bulls, who finished the match with only ten men after Cameron Harper was sent-off late on.
      That result left Neville’s Inter Miami bottom of the Eastern Conference with just 15 points and two wins from their last 13 matches.

      Their misery was further compounded when Leonardo Campagna missed a late penalty to earn a draw.
      After Red Bulls broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute, one group of fans in the DRV PNK Stadium unfurled a banner that read: “Neville Out!”
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      And when boss Neville introduced his son Harvey, 20, for the final 10 minutes a chorus of jeers rang out from the sparse crowd in attendance.
      The right-back was then booed each time he touched the ball – leading to a fierce response from his dad afterwards.
      Ex-England and Everton ace Neville, 46, said: “In moments of real adversity, you learn a lot about yourself and the players you have, and I was incredibly proud of the young boy they were booing.
      “It showed great courage. It hurt. It hurt. But I understand, and I think he understands. Do I agree with it? Probably not. But I’m his coach and I believe in young players.”
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      Neville then directly pleaded with supporters to vent their anger straight to him rather than his boy or any other player.
      He said: “Hit me guys, I can handle that. I can take that. I’ve had it all my career.
      “We have the best fans. I understand their frustration, the banners and all that because it comes with the territory being a professional football manager.
      “I would say to the supporters, ‘Just come for me.’ Support the team and the young boys…Don’t knock one of our own. Just come for me.
      “If you’re unhappy, hit the manager. Don’t go for one of my young kids. That hurts and that’s personal.”
      Defender DeAndre Yedlin echoed those sentiments by saying: “We understand the fans’ frustration, we’re frustrated, as well and have not been nearly good enough.
      “As far as booing Harvey, he’s one of us. If you’re going to boo Harvey, then boo all of us.
      “He’s done the steps he needed to do to get playing time and get on the field. He works hard every day in training like everyone else.
      “He’s not here just because his father’s the coach. He’s a great young player. I don’t think it’s right to go after one player, especially a young player.”
      Now Beckham and his fellow co-owners Jorge and Jose Mas could have a difficult decision to make on the future of Neville.
      Inter Miami appeared to have transformed their dire form in May with two straight league wins but have since nosedived again.
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      Former England Women’s head coach Neville took charge in January 2021 and finished their debut season 11th in the Eastern Conference.
      The club reached the MLS Cup playoffs for the first time by finishing 6th in his second season, but they were eliminated in the first round courtesy of a 3–0 loss at New York City FC.
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      Premier League new boys target transfer for Nottingham Forest outcast who’s playing on loan under Wayne Rooney

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST outcast Lewis O’Brien is back on the radar of Premier League new boys Sheffield United.The Blades were keen on landing the midfield dynamo in January’s window but were unable to sign players due to a transfer embargo.
      Sheffield United want to sign O’Brien from Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      O’Brien, 24, currently on loan at Wayne Rooney’s DC United in the MLS, is likely to be surplus to requirements again when he returns to Forest in July.
      They would consider a loan or permanent deal — with the only snag being whether to deal with a direct rival.
      Blades manager Paul Heckingbottom has a reduced transfer budget despite promotion back to the top flight.
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      O’Brien signed for Nottingham Forest in a £10million transfer from Huddersfield last summer.
      The midfielder made 15 appearances during his first five months at the City Ground before falling out of favour with Steve Cooper.
      He joined MLS side DC United on a four-month loan in March and has since registered one goal and one assist in 10 games.
      O’Brien was quick to praise Rooney upon his arrival in Washington.
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      He told DC United’s official website: “It’s massive, if you look back at my career I’ve played against him a few times as well.
      “We’ve had a few jokes about it. I know people that he’s managed previously back at Derby and stuff and it’s a perfect opportunity for me.
      “He played in a similar position that I play in and I think he’s going to make everyone he coaches a much better footballer.”
      Three MLS clubs – not including DC United – have expressed an interest in signing O’Brien in recent months.
      New York City, Columbus Crew and Atlanta United were keen on the prospect of signing him earlier this year. More