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Former England, Manchester United and MLS star David Beckham was one of the best free kick takers of his generation.That is, until Lionel Messi came around. The two set piece maestros now share a club at Inter Miami, where Beckham is team president and Messi is team captain. With Anthony Joshua making an appearance at the Fort Lauderdale training ground, Beckham took the opportunity to show that he is still up there with the best.Anthony Joshua visits Inter Miami to take free kicks with his idol BeckhamThe fantastic video footage of Beckham rolling back the years comes courtesy of British…

In the first episode of Netflix’s new documentary series Beckham, there is a clip of a young David discussing his new-found fame as a Manchester United player and how one of his friends recently told him that, despite having everything he ever wanted, he has not changed a bit.To this day, Beckham agrees with that friend said. “It definitely didn’t change me,” he tells director Fisher Stevens after seeing that footage.Then comes a jump cut. The music drops out. All of a sudden we are sat across from Sir Alex Ferguson, who delivers a deadpan retort. “Well, he changed,” Ferguson…

The U.S. U-23 team has begun its preparation for the Olympics with a camp this month that includes friendlies against Mexico on October 11 and Japan on October 17. ASN’s Brian Sciaretta will be in Paris next year and will cover the team in depth all cycle. Here are his thoughts on the first roster.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted October 09, 2023 2:50 PM SHARE THIS STORY UNITED STATES U-23 head coach Marko Mitrovic announced the roster for the team’s first camp as it prepares for a return to the Olympics next summer in Paris. The camp will take place…

The rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo went their separate ways with the Portuguese’s departure to Saudi Arabia and the Argentine’s decision not to follow him by rejecting the million-dollar offer to embark on an adventure with Inter Miami in the MLS.Saudi Arabia is not giving up on its dream of having Messi in its league. With Inter Miami no longer able to reachthe MLS playoffs, and Argentina out of action for four months, they are already preparing a loan offer that allows them to have one last episode of the rivalry against Ronaldo.Messi incredible gesture to a young…

It’s a brave new era for Minnesota United, a phrase used by multiple members of the team’s staff on Saturday. The game against LA Galaxy was already circled on the calendar as the final 2023 regular season match at Allianz Field, but after the news of Adrian Heath’s firing on Friday, it took on new meaning. As the stadium announcer rounded out the team’s starting lineup roll call, the supporters saved their loudest, most appreciative cheer for last: interim head coach Sean McAuley.It was the Loons’ first game under a new head coach since joining MLS.“In a way, it’s one…

This past weekend saw many teams win who were thought to be down and out. This has reshaped the playoff narrative heading into the final full matchday of the season. ASN’s Brian Sciaretta gives you his observations of Saturday’s action.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted October 09, 2023 9:50 AM SHARE THIS STORY THE WEEKEND in MLS was a pivotal time and we now know most of what is on the line for Decision Day on October 21 after the international window. While the top seeds are clinched, the play-in game races are wide open in both conferences while nothing is…

Inter Miami were knocked out of the MLS playoffs after yet another defeat. As a result, they will no longer be able to reach the final phase of the league after losing at DRV PNK Stadium 1-0 against Cincinnati FC, leaders of the Eastern Conference.Young soccer star scores Messi-style spectacular goal in Miami Young soccer star scores Messi-style spectacular goal in Miami youth leagueMarca EnglishThis situation has led to rumours that Leo Messi could go on loan to Barcelona or another club for the months that Inter will not have any games until the start of the 2024 MLS season.…

This MLS season was always bound to be historic. It’s the first year of a landmark ten-figure media rights deal between MLS and Apple, which could last as long as 2032 if the tech giant doesn’t activate a potential opt-out clause. The primary result of that partnership is the MLS Season Pass streaming service, which has brought broadcast operations for every league game (plus Leagues Cup and playoffs) under one roof.Two weeks ago, we asked readers to answer some questions about their Season Pass viewer experience. In total, 4,294 people took the survey with more than half continuing past the…

ASN’s Brian Sciaretta walks you through the weekend for Americans abroad in great detail with his thoughts and analysis for all of the games and players in action from Friday through Sunday.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted September 24, 2023 1:30 PM SHARE THIS STORY THE WEEKEND FOR Americans abroad had the normal peaks and valleys that you would expect – but the valleys were a little startling. For example, one play was suspended for disciplinary reasons and he was still not a regular with his club, another missed two penalties and it is an open question whether it affects his…

Yesterday the name of the new Nobel Prize in Literature, the Norwegian writer and playwright Jon Fosse, was announced by the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, Mats Malm, at the institution’s headquarters in Stockholm.Fosse succeeds French author Annie Ernaux, last year’s winner. But…what is the relationship between the Nobel Prizes in Literature and Leo Messi? Well, it all happened at the World Cup in Qatar, when Leo Messi uttered the now viral phrase “what are you looking at, you fool”.You can now watch Messi in MLS with AppleThis phrase he uttered to his rival in the mixed zone while…