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Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union.

The Argentine superstar gave Miami a 2-1 lead in the 26th minute with a trademark curling left-footed shot into the far corner.

After a restrained celebration with teammates, in which he allowed himself a brief smile, the Miami captain did his trademark celebration of pointing toward the sky over Philadelphia.

MAGIC from Messi as @InterMiamiCF take the lead over the Union! 🪄 pic.twitter.com/lJ5tpDMUIA
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 20, 2026

Messi was instrumental in Miami's first goal just five minutes earlier as he picked up a run down the left flank from Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez, who headed the ball across for a close-range finish by young American Daniel Pinter.

The hosts secured a point thanks to goals from Indiana Vassilev in the 11th minute and Neil Pierre in the 58th.

"We came to win but we couldn't," said Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos. "We’re not happy with the draw because we don’t like it, but now we need to try to rest and think about the next game, which is in less than 72 hours," he added, referring to Saturday's meeting with Toronto FC.

Messi, 39, moved into second place on the league’s scoring chart with 13 goals, three behind Croatian Peter Musa, who scored two for Dallas in a 3-4 victory at Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Miami's talisman had failed to find the net in the two matches played since he returned from Argentina after the death of his father, Jorge, on August 8.

In those two games Miami lost 3-2 to Mexican side Leon to be eliminated from the Leagues Cup before enduring a 4-1 MLS defeat to Nashville in which Messi missed a penalty.

Miami have now gone four matches without a victory and are seven points behind Eastern Conference leaders Nashville.

They beat New York Red Bulls 1-0 on Wednesday.

In a clash of two stars recently arrived in MLS, Robert Lewandowski converted the game-winning penalty in the Chicago Fire's 2-1 victory over Antoine Griezmann's Orlando City.

The Fire notched their sixth straight win - including three in Leagues Cup play - in a contest halted by more than an hour by inclement weather.

Puso Dithejane put the visitors ahead in the fourth minute and that's where it stood when lightning halted play.

David Brekalo pulled Orlando level with a 52nd-minute header, but Polish star Lewandowski, who signed with Chicago in June, drew a penalty when he was brought down in the box by Swedish center-back Robin Jansson and delivered from the spot with a kick that sent Maxime Crepeau the wrong way.

Griezmann had a chance to equalize in the 77th minute on a counterattack but brushed the post.

The victory moved Chicago into third place in the East, four points behind Miami with a game in hand.

55:Td39,

Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union.

The Argentine superstar gave Miami a 2-1 lead in the 26th minute with a trademark curling left-footed shot into the far corner.

After a restrained celebration with teammates, in which he allowed himself a brief smile, the Miami captain did his trademark celebration of pointing toward the sky over Philadelphia.

MAGIC from Messi as @InterMiamiCF take the lead over the Union! 🪄 pic.twitter.com/lJ5tpDMUIA
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 20, 2026

The hosts secured a point thanks to goals from Indiana Vassilev in the 11th minute and Neil Pierre in the 58th.

Messi, 39, moved into second place on the league’s scoring chart with 13 goals, three behind Croatian Peter Musa, who scored two for Dallas in a 3-4 victory at Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Miami's talisman had failed to find the net in the two matches played since he returned from Argentina after the death of his father, Jorge, on August 8.

In those two games Miami lost 3-2 to Mexican side Leon to be eliminated from the Leagues Cup before enduring a 4-1 MLS defeat to Nashville in which Messi missed a penalty.

Miami have now gone four matches without a victory and are seven points behind Eastern Conference leaders Nashville.

They beat New York Red Bulls 1-0 on Wednesday.

In a clash of two stars recently arrived in MLS, Robert Lewandowski converted the game-winning penalty in the Chicago Fire's 2-1 victory over Antoine Griezmann's Orlando City.

The Fire notched their sixth straight win - including three in Leagues Cup play - in a contest halted by more than an hour by inclement weather.

Puso Dithejane put the visitors ahead in the fourth minute and that's where it stood when lightning halted play.

Griezmann had a chance to equalize in the 77th minute on a counterattack but brushed the post.

The victory moved Chicago into third place in the East, four points behind Miami with a game in hand.

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Clubs everywhere are working feverishly in the summer transfer window, and we're evaluating every major move they make. We'll grade the biggest signings as they happen until the window closes Sept. 1.

👉 Latest transfer news and rumors

Aug. 19

💰 Details: €61M transfer

Al-Qadsiah: B+
Manchester City: A

On the pitch, Reijnders' one-year spell at Manchester City was an undeniable failure. The Dutch midfielder didn't establish himself as a consistent starter following his €55-million transfer from AC Milan - which was genuinely exciting in the moment - and he's swiftly been deemed surplus to requirements. That said, Man City's ability to somehow still make a profit by flipping a backup midfielder to Saudi Arabia for €61 million is excellent business, even if it's a little bewildering considering the circumstances.

Al-Qadsiah isn't one of the four Saudi clubs backed by the country's Public Investment Fund (PIF), so this is something of a statement signing in that context. After consecutive fourth-place finishes, this is another sign that Al-Qadsiah are keen to continue investing in their squad in an effort to challenge the likes of Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal.

Aug. 18

💰 Details: €76M transfer

Barcelona: A+
Manchester City: D

Under normal circumstances, spending this much money on a 30-year-old holding midfielder with a torn ACL in his not-too-distant past would be almost unforgivable. But this obviously isn't a "normal" circumstance. Barcelona have just signed the best No. 6 on the planet, lifting an already excellent midfield to a stratospheric level. To make matters even sweeter, they nabbed him away from bitter rivals Real Madrid, who were also interested. Rodri, who was clearly back to his best at this summer's World Cup while leading Spain to the title, instantly makes Barcelona the biggest threat to PSG's quest for a Champions League three-peat.

Manchester City, meanwhile, must figure out some way to move on without the talismanic on-pitch leader. This season was always going to be something of a transition without Pep Guardiola, but losing Rodri makes Enzo Maresca's job infinitely more difficult right from the jump. Elliot Anderson is a young star on the rise, and Ayyoub Bouaddi will help should he arrive - he too looks like a future superstar - but there is no one-to-one replacement for Rodri in world football. Even if all the bonuses are triggered and the initial €60-million fee rises to the reported €76-million total, this is still an enormous blow for City.

Aug. 15

💰 Details: €50M transfer

PSG: B
Barcelona: B

Spain's World Cup hero made it clear that he wanted to work with Luis Enrique at Paris Saint-Germain - who wouldn't? - and the two clubs eventually came to terms on a reasonable deal for both sides. Torres, who'll slide into a backup striker role in the French capital similar to the one he had in Catalonia, showed that he can deliver goals in limited action with 26 league tallies over the past two seasons despite not being a consistent starter.

The €50-million fee makes sense when you consider that Barcelona paid slightly more to sign him from Manchester City in 2022. Torres is a Spanish international forward entering the prime of his career, but he hasn't hit the heights that some expected when he made that €55-million transfer four years ago, so PSG didn't have to pay an outlandish sum here.

💰 Details: €30M transfer

Inter Milan: A
Tottenham: D

This is a totally bizarre deal for Tottenham. Yes, Spence's opportunities were going to be somewhat limited after Pedro Porro's contract extension solidified him as the starting right-back and Andy Robertson's arrival created more competition on the left side. But Spence's stock should've been at an all-time high after he emerged as a cult hero for England at the 2026 World Cup, and he also had multiple years remaining on his contract. Instead of using that to their advantage, Spurs have allowed the 26-year-old to depart for a fee that, in today's context, is laughably low.

Inter won't be complaining about Tottenham's puzzling strategy, of course. The Nerazzurri land a great replacement for Denzel Dumfries after the Dutchman's move to Real Madrid, and they didn't have to break the bank by any means. Spence won't provide the same kind of attacking thrust as Dumfries, but he's an upgrade defensively and should thrive as the right wing-back in Cristian Chivu's system.

💰 Details: €40M transfer

Atletico Madrid: A+
Tottenham: B-

Romero is the quintessential Atletico Madrid player. Frankly, it's a little surprising that it took Diego Simeone this long to land the Argentine international, especially considering how often Romero had been linked with the Spanish club in recent years. But, at last, the 28-year-old joins the large Argentine contingent at the Metropolitano, where he should immediately fit right in with the club culture. Simeone will also embrace his aggressive style of defending, even if it crosses the line on occasion. This really is a match made in heaven.

Tottenham probably should've allowed this move to happen last year, when they likely could've landed a larger fee, so this transfer feels a little overdue. Romero's relationship with the fans wasn't in a great place after his disciplinary issues during the club's battle to avoid relegation. That would've been a tough look for any player, but especially for the club captain. Romero's an excellent defender, but it was time to part ways.

Aug. 10

💰 Details: Season-long loan

Liverpool: C
Barcelona: B

This move reeks of desperation from Liverpool. With Ibrahima Konate now at Real Madrid and several remaining defenders either out injured (Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leoni) or slowly working their way back to full fitness (Jeremy Jacquet), the Reds opted for a stopgap instead of a permanent solution. Araujo can cover at center-back and right-back, and his physicality should suit the Premier League, but there's still plenty of risk attached to a player who hasn't been at his best for some time and doesn't necessarily come "cheap." Liverpool are reportedly covering the entirety of his hefty salary, and they'll need to pay €55 million if they want to make the move permanent. Surely there were better options out there.

Araujo, once viewed as a long-term defensive anchor and leader for Barcelona, fell down the pecking order at the Camp Nou. He started only 11 games for Hansi Flick last season and has battled injuries throughout his career - another red flag for Liverpool. Barca offloading his salary should help them register other new signings without materially impacting the squad.

Aug. 8

💰 Details: £75M transfer

Arsenal: A
Newcastle: D

This is exactly what a club in Arsenal's position should be doing. The reigning Premier League champions need to add established stars to keep improving an already excellent squad, and Guimaraes certainly fits that bill. The Brazilian is one of the game's best, most versatile central midfielders, capable of operating in various roles and playing with Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard no matter how he's deployed by Mikel Arteta. Considering what other, lesser midfielders have cost this summer, this is a great deal.

Meanwhile, it's another agonizing blow for Newcastle fans. The Magpies have been losing vital pieces - both on the pitch and the bench - left and right this summer. Watching their beloved captain and best player depart is the clearest signal yet that Newcastle's attempt to hang with the Premier League's elite is over after their spell of Saudi-backed spending.

Aug. 6

💰 Details: €140M transfer

Real Madrid: B+
RB Leipzig: A+

Florentino Perez, as promised, has his galactico signing for the summer. Diomande, still only 19, has all the tools necessary to become a world-class winger and has already showcased his immense talent in one of the world's top leagues with RB Leipzig. Finding the right balance in a team that now includes the Ivorian teenager, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Kylian Mbappe won't be easy, but Jose Mourinho is savvy enough to make it work.

Although this was probably an overpay by Madrid, the transfer market has become so distorted that it's increasingly difficult to make that assessment. Los Blancos at least took a big swing on someone with the right age profile, and they beat out competition from Paris Saint-Germain. Leipzig, meanwhile, played a blinder by letting the World Cup pass and inciting a bidding war for a player who cost them just €20 million.

💰 Details: Free transfer

Trabzonspor: A+
Liverpool: C

Salah, 34, is obviously not the player he was at his peak just a couple years ago. But this is still quite the statement signing from Trabzonspor, especially since they beat out Turkish rivals Besiktas - a more illustrious Istanbul-based club - and deep-pocketed Saudi teams to land the Egyptian icon.

Grading free transfers from the perspective of the player's former team is always a tricky exercise; oftentimes, the impact is negligible, and both camps have agreed it's the right time to go their separate ways. But Salah's departure doesn't quite fit that mold. Yes, the veteran forward struggled last season and was at odds with the now-departed Arne Slot, but such an abrupt ending to his illustrious Anfield spell simply doesn't sit right, even if wasn't really necessary for Liverpool to recoup a transfer fee.

💰 Details: €50M transfer

PSG: B
Monaco: B+

Akliouche, a member of France's World Cup squad, will link up with several international teammates at PSG. That familiarity should help him acclimate to Europe's best team. Breaking into a loaded squad that's coming off back-to-back Champions League titles is a huge task, so any extra edge helps. The attacking midfielder's exact fit in Luis Enrique's lineup remains to be seen, but his playmaking ability is undeniable.

Could Monaco have held out for more money for one of their prized assets? Perhaps. But Akliouche, born in the Paris suburb of Tremblay-en-France, had his heart set on this move. He leaves the principality after coming through Monaco's academy and making over 100 senior appearances for the club.

Aug. 4

💰 Details: €40M transfer

Fulham: A-
Real Madrid: B+

Fulham are banking on Garcia's familiarity with coach Alvaro Arbeloa to help smooth the young striker's transition from Real Madrid backup to Premier League starter. The 22-year-old showed glimpses of excellence in his limited opportunities after breaking into Madrid's senior team, particularly at last summer's Club World Cup, and was being chased by multiple suitors.

Losing promising young players is almost always viewed as a negative for clubs of Real Madrid's stature, but selling academy products to help balance the books is a reality of the business model. Garcia had no path to a consistent starting spot playing behind Kylian Mbappe. For little more than half the price, Real Madrid signed another young Spaniard, Carlos Espi from Levante, to serve as the team's change-of-pace striker off the bench.

Aug. 2

💰 Details: €41.2M transfer

Juventus: B-
PSG: A

Juventus are persistent, if nothing else. The Bianconeri have been chasing Kolo Muani for over a year, trying desperately to bring him back to Turin after his successful loan spell in 2024-25. After absurdly protracted negotiations, they finally landed their man in a deal that could eventually be worth up to €50 million. It's a steep fee.

Whether it warrants all the hassle remains to be seen. Kolo Muani is coming off a miserable loan spell at Tottenham, where he scored just one Premier League goal, but I'm hesitant to hold that against him too much considering how dysfunctional Spurs were. He clearly wanted to be back at Juve, so perhaps that will rekindle his scoring ability.

💰 Details: €30M transfer

Juventus: A
Bayer Leverkusen: B-

This, on the other hand, is a much more exciting deal for the Old Lady. Alajbegovic, 18, is one of the game's most intriguing attacking prospects. Juve managed to flex some muscle and prove that it still has some allure by convincing the Bosnian international to join the club despite not being able to offer Champions League football this season.

The Italian giant has fallen on tough times in recent years, but this is the type of move that can boost morale throughout the club - especially if Alajbegovic can quickly foster a strong connection with fellow young playmaker and incumbent star Kenan Yildiz.

Aug. 1

💰 Details: €5.8M transfer

Chelsea: A-
Brighton: B-

This is a welcome departure from Chelsea's typical transfer strategy of splashing obscene amounts of cash on every new phenom that shows any promise, only to later realize they can't find minutes to develop all the players they've hoarded.

Welbeck has hit double digits in goals in each of the last two Premier League seasons and, similar to fellow new signing Jordan Henderson, will provide some leadership and veteran presence for a club sorely lacking in that department. At that fee, this is a very nice move for Xabi Alonso's side.

💰 Details: €45M transfer

Brentford: A+
Lens: A

This is precisely the type of deal a Premier League club of Brentford's standing should be making. If Sangare continues his ascent, we could look back on this as one of the best signings in Europe full stop at this time next year. The defensive midfielder, 24, was a ball-winning machine at Lens last season, regaining possession at an elite rate and consistently halting opposition attacks with interceptions and strong tackling.

Brentford believe they've signed one of the most promising midfielders in the game, and I'm inclined to agree with them. Don't be surprised when half of the Premier League is rumored to be chasing Sangare next summer for double the price Brentford just paid.

July 30

💰 Details: €60M transfer

Chelsea: B+
Crystal Palace: B

Some might scoff at the hefty fee for a 26-year-old who doesn't start for his country, but there's no shame in being a backup to William Saliba - one of the world's best center-backs - and Dayot Upamecano on an absolutely loaded France squad. Lacroix is just now entering his prime, and conventional wisdom suggests center-backs can continue to operate at a high level later into their careers.

Lacroix might be the piece that finally shores up Chelsea's backline after multiple years of big spending on central defenders. This is the first time Chelsea have paid a transfer fee for a player 26 or older since 2022, which signals a clear philosophical shift in recruitment. Losing Lacroix is another tough blow for Crystal Palace - the talent drain in recent seasons has been enormous - but he helped them win two major trophies and fetched the club a significant transfer profit.

July 23

💰 Details: €135M transfer

Manchester City: B+
Nottingham Forest: A+

Anderson has the unenviable task of trying to live up to his enormous price tag, but the ascendant English international has all the tools to be the centerpiece of Manchester City's midfield for years to come. After the Citizens tried, and failed, multiple times to find a long-term replacement for Rodri, who looks destined to return to Spain this summer, Anderson could be the answer. For that price, he better be.

The 23-year-old won more duels and more touches than any other Premier League player last season. He was central to all of Nottingham Forest's play and success last season, so actually replacing him could prove nearly impossible. But for that price - which makes Anderson the second-most expensive British player in history - this was a no-brainer for the Forest brass.

💰 Details: €29M transfer

Barcelona: D
Borussia Dortmund: C-

Any way you slice it, this is a strange one. Adeyemi's desire to play for Barcelona and work with Hansi Flick again is obvious, but it's not immediately clear why Barca opted for the inconsistent German forward, nor why Borussia Dortmund allowed him to leave for such a modest fee.

While Adeyemi's blistering pace can be valuable - especially off the bench as games get stretched and defenders tire - better players could just as easily assume that role, including Marcus Rashford before Barcelona let him return to Manchester United. As a clear backup option who arrived for a modest fee, at least Adeyemi won't have the pressure of huge expectations that comes with most Barca signings.

💰 Details: €39M transfer

Arsenal: B+
Club Brugge: A

Arsenal needed someone to replace Leandro Trossard following the Belgian's move to Besiktas, and Tzolis looks like a shrewd signing capable of filling that hole; the Greek international racked up 51 goal contributions across all competitions for Club Brugge last season. Obviously, it remains to be seen how that will translate to the Premier League, but Arsenal - still very much in the market for another star attacker - doesn't need Tzolis to replicate those numbers to have another successful season.

Club Brugge collect a club-record fee in the deal, and Tzolis himself has a point to prove in his return to the Premier League after a challenging first spell with Norwich City earlier in his career.

July 22

💰 Details: Free transfer

Inter Miami: B
Manchester United: B

Casemiro's physical decline in recent years is no secret, but the Brazilian midfielder still managed to score nine Premier League goals last season for Manchester United, showing that there's gas left in the tank. His fit at Inter Miami, a team that likes to dominate possession more than most in MLS, will be interesting. Will all that time on the ball help mitigate Casemiro's lack of mobility, or will it expose him more in defensive transitions?

The Red Devils definitely overpaid when they signed the ex-Real Madrid star in the first place, but he ultimately gave them four solid years of service, finishing his time at Old Trafford with the best scoring season of his career.

July 21

💰 Details: €137M transfer

Chelsea: C
Aston Villa: A+

First, an acknowledgment: Rogers is a very good player who offers attacking versatility, durability, and production. He was outstanding for Aston Villa last season and parlayed that into a key role with England at the World Cup. But was it wise for Chelsea to make him the most expensive British player in history? Even if that was the result of market dynamics and transfer inflation more than anything else, it's still an overpay.

Rogers will score goals for the Blues, but that enormous fee could be a burden that's hard to shake if he struggles. Aston Villa, meanwhile, have done spectacular business here, especially considering the club's ongoing need to satisfy its financial settlement agreement with UEFA.

July 17

💰 Details: €58M transfer

Aston Villa: A
Freiburg: A+

This is a great deal across the board. Aston Villa bundled Newcastle out of the way and won the race for Manzambi, one of the breakout stars of this summer's World Cup with Switzerland. Considering some of the inflated fees we've seen clubs spend on other midfielders in recent months, looking beyond the league's borders to avoid the dreaded "Premier League tax" was a smart move by Villa.

Freiburg more than doubled their record sale in this deal, and Manzambi gets the opportunity to continue growing in a good environment at a prominent Premier League club. Aston Villa have an excellent manager, just won the Europa League - beating Freiburg in the final - and will play Champions League football this season.

July 14

💰 Details: €41M transfer

Manchester United: A
Aston Villa: C-

This was a nice surprise for Manchester United, who quickly pivoted and triggered Tielemans' release clause after their deal for Ederson collapsed. The Belgian midfielder's quality is undeniable, and he'll provide much-needed depth. The 29-year-old also brings plenty of Premier League experience after Casemiro's departure and softens the blow after the Red Devils were unable to land other, more expensive midfield targets this summer.

Aston Villa will feel Tielemans' absence in the center of the pitch, even if they've made other moves to help mitigate the impact of the classy Belgian's exit. There was a stark contrast between their results with and without Tielemans available last season. Unai Emery has no choice but to adapt.

💰 Details: €54M transfer

Brighton: A
Tottenham: F

As a general rule, you should be wary any time Brighton come calling about one of your young phenoms. The Seagulls are transfer-market masters, and this looks like another masterful move. Vuskovic is one of the best center-back prospects in the entire game. After a brilliant season on loan at Hamburg last year, he was widely expected to be incorporated into Tottenham's first team. Instead, Spurs let him go far too early in what essentially amounts to a straight swap for Jan Paul van Hecke (an excellent defender, to be fair).

You can argue that Tottenham's summer spending signals an intent to win right away, and perhaps Vuskovic didn't fit that timeline - but elite central defenders don't grow on trees, and the Croatian teenager looks destined to become a world-class player in the not-too-distant future.

July 13

💰 Details: €56M transfer

Manchester United: B-
Chelsea: B-

Santos isn't at the level of the other midfielders that Manchester United attempted to acquire this summer, but the Red Devils apparently see enough promise in the young Brazilian to believe he can get there. The 22-year-old rather quietly played almost 2,500 minutes for Chelsea across all competitions last season, often deputizing for Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. He'll need to improve to justify this fee, but time is on his side.

Chelsea, meanwhile, make a very healthy profit on a player they've deemed surplus to requirements - the BlueCo model in action. The deal has the potential to backfire badly, however, if Santos blossoms and becomes a star at one of Chelsea's direct top-four rivals. We're in the "wait-and-see" stage on both sides of this one.

July 6

💰 Details: €108M transfer

Tottenham: D
Newcastle: A+

Tonali does multiple things well in midfield, and his tireless effort can't be questioned. But he's suddenly become one of the most expensive midfielders ever, and there's an obvious disconnect between his price and his ability. The Premier League tax is real, and this is just the latest example of English clubs paying an astonishing premium for players with experience in the top flight of English football.

Roberto De Zerbi might prove to be the ideal manager to get the absolute best out of his fellow Italian. Still, several other players available this summer could give you Tonali's production - or at least a lot of it - for a fraction of the price.

July 5

💰 Details: €20M transfer

Real Madrid: B-
Inter: D

Dumfries' fit at Real Madrid will be very interesting. The Dutchman is far more comfortable and effective as an attacking wing-back than as a more traditional right-back in a four-man defense, but with so many superlative attackers already in place, can Madrid maintain any kind of defensive shape and balance with Dumfries on the pitch? If anything, he could spend more time as a winger in Jose Mourinho's system.

Dumfries was a massive part of Inter's recent run of success, so losing him for such a nominal fee hurts after Real Madrid triggered his release clause. It doesn't help that the Nerazzurri lack a ready-made successor - neither Luis Henrique nor Andy Diouf is fully convincing as a replacement - and failed to land Marco Palestra this summer, losing a transfer tug-of-war with Chelsea for an Italian international who would've instantly solved this problem.

July 3

💰 Details: €55M transfer

Bayern Munich: B+
Eintracht Frankfurt: A

Brown's career has taken off over the past year. An excellent season at Frankfurt allowed him to not only make Germany's World Cup squad, but establish himself as the first-choice left-back, where he was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing tournament for the Germans.

The athletic 23-year-old balances defensive responsibilities with attacking prowess - he registered a goal and an assist at the World Cup - and solidifies a Bayern left flank that's lacked explosiveness during Alphonso Davies' extended injury struggles. He's maybe a touch expensive, but Bayern were never going to let anyone else sign such an exciting young German international.

July 2

💰 Details: €99M transfer

Tottenham: C-
West Ham: A+

Despite being part of two consecutive Premier League relegations with Southampton and West Ham, it's clear that Fernandes is a very talented young player who can function in multiple midfield roles. He certainly makes Tottenham better. But the fee is monstrous. In Spurs' desperation to improve quickly after a calamitous season that nearly ended in an unthinkable relegation, they've overcorrected. When the quoted price is too rich for Manchester United, you know you've gone too far.

Full credit to West Ham, though, who managed to capitalize on Tottenham's anxieties despite having no real bargaining power after dropping into the second tier. The fee should theoretically help the Hammers rebuild as they seek to make a swift return to the Premier League.

July 1

💰 Details: €50M transfer

Bayern Munich: B+
PSV: A-

This is more like the Bayern Munich of old that labored in the shadows to lay the foundation for transfers that eventually looked like bargains. Bayern established a connection with PSV well before the World Cup, which ultimately proved crucial as Saibari starred for Morocco. His all-around game should be a perfect fit for Vincent Kompany's side.

PSV always knew the 25-year-old's ascent would lead to this type of move at some point. Disappointing as it is in the moment to lose an influential star who helped the club win the last three Eredivisie titles - Saibari scored 31 league goals in that time - the Dutch side made a very healthy profit.

💰 Details: €50M transfer

Chelsea: B
Atalanta: A+

Chelsea swooped in and flexed their financial might to muscle Inter out of the picture and land one of Italy's most exciting young talents. Palestra, 21, looks like a perfect fit for Xabi Alonso's system, and his physical traits - tall, fast, and powerful - should help him adapt to the rigors of the Premier League. He's still a little raw, but the tools are there.

Atalanta, once again, must be laughing. The club has developed a reputation for being an ingenious seller in the transfer market, and Palestra, an academy product whose only full Serie A season came on loan at Cagliari, represents pure profit for La Dea. They didn't jump the gun and accept Inter's first offer, remaining patient enough to allow Chelsea's interest to develop.

June 30

💰 Details: €74M transfer

AC Milan: C-
PSG: A+

This one makes me nervous. AC Milan smashed their transfer record for a player who's spent the past three seasons coming off the bench. That's not to say Ramos isn't a good striker - he's certainly delivered goals for Paris Saint-Germain despite limited playing time. Milan are banking on the belief that more opportunities will mean more output for the Portuguese international after he was stuck fighting for scraps behind PSG's array of star forwards.

For a potential €80-million fee, Milan had better be right; Premier League teams and a handful of others can brush off any high-priced transfer mistakes, but cash-strapped Italian sides don't have that luxury nowadays. If this one doesn't hit, Milan will feel it. PSG, meanwhile, collect a huge fee for a backup.

June 29

💰 Details: Free transfer

Chicago Fire: A+
Barcelona: B+

What a coup for the Fire. Lewandowski may be 37 years old, but he still scored 14 La Liga goals for Barcelona last season in just 1,664 minutes, and only one of those came from the penalty spot. The legendary striker should find the net regularly in MLS, and he provides the type of big-name presence the Fire have been looking for since Xherdan Shaqiri's departure.

Barcelona will be pleased to have the Polish icon's hefty wage bill off their books. His tenure with the club was an obvious success following his transfer from Bayern Munich in 2022, but it was the right time to part ways.

June 18

💰 Details: £52M transfer

Tottenham: B
Brighton: A+

Van Hecke has steadily become one of the Premier League's better central defenders, and his passing ability from the back will be crucial to Roberto De Zerbi's buildup play; the Italian coach clearly rates the Dutch international after working with him at Brighton. With Cristian Romero seemingly on the way out, Spurs desperately needed some leadership quality in the heart of defense. Still, it's hard to shake the feeling that Tottenham, in their haste to improve immediately, overpaid for a player who was entering the final year of his contract at the Amex.

Brighton reinforced their reputation as one of the Premier League's best operators in the transfer market. They paid roughly €2 million to sign Van Hecke from NAC Breda in 2020 and have flipped him for a gargantuan profit. Other clubs may have been cowed in these negotiations, but not the Seagulls.

💰 Details: €40M transfer

Liverpool: B+
Osasuna: B

Liverpool moved quickly to hijack Newcastle's move for the busy Spanish winger, giving new manager Andoni Iraola a player who should fit nicely into his system at Anfield. Moving from Osasuna to Liverpool will be a big step up in quality for the diminutive 23-year-old, and the Reds must ensure his arrival doesn't impede the growth of teen phenom Rio Ngumoha.

The €40-million fee looks spectacular for Osasuna at first glance, but Real Madrid, Munoz's ex-club, are entitled to 50% of that amount. Nevertheless, the Pamplona-based club still makes a healthy profit on a Spanish international who cost them only €5 million last year.

June 17

💰 Details: Free transfer

Real Madrid: B
Manchester City: C-

Silva appeared to be on the verge of joining Barcelona, but Jose Mourinho's appointment helped Real Madrid beat their eternal rivals to the Portuguese midfielder. Silva provides an instant injection of gravitas in the locker room as a role model who should prove hugely beneficial to the club's younger star players. And, at 31, he's far from finished as a footballer, even if his absolute best days are behind him.

Man City didn't need to recoup any kind of transfer fee here considering Silva provided nine incredible years and over 450 appearances during his decorated tenure, but losing a player of his intelligence and integrity still hurts. The hole he's left won't easily be filled, and his departure is particularly painful since Silva won't be around to help bridge the gap in the post-Pep Guardiola era that's now starting.

June 15

💰 Details: €55M transfer

Real Madrid: B
Chelsea: C

Jose Mourinho is going to love his new all-action left-back. Cucurella, now a World Cup winner after an outstanding showing with Spain at this summer's tournament, is already 28 and probably won't give Madrid the kind of longevity you want from a €55-million player. He immediately takes over starting duties from Alvaro Carreras, who cost a pretty penny himself just last year. Is it perfect squad building? No. But it does make Madrid better.

It's easy to say in hindsight, but Chelsea would've benefited from waiting until after the World Cup to sanction this deal considering how great Cucurella was during Spain's title-winning campaign. On the surface, the deal looks quite good for a 28-year-old left-back, but it's less than what Chelsea paid for him in the first place, and it also means the Blues are losing one of their few consistent performers.

May 29

💰 Details: €80M transfer

Barcelona: C+
Newcastle: A

The industrious Gordon can play multiple attacking positions and is a rapid and relentless presser, so he should be a great fit in Hansi Flick's system. But spending €80 million on a forward with just 12 Premier League goals over the past two seasons combined is a puzzling choice, especially if the Englishman is expected to be the primary replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Barca, hamstrung by financial difficulties for so long, continue to spend frivolously.

Newcastle obviously didn't want a repeat of last summer's exhausting, distracting Alexander Isak saga and opted for a quick resolution. They fetched a great fee for a player who was clearly ready to depart and take the next step in his career.

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Aug. 19

💰 Details: €61M transfer

Al-Qadsiah: B+
Manchester City: A

Aug. 18

💰 Details: €76M transfer

Barcelona: A+
Manchester City: D

Aug. 15

💰 Details: €50M transfer

PSG: B
Barcelona: B

💰 Details: €30M transfer

Inter Milan: A
Tottenham: D

💰 Details: €40M transfer

Atletico Madrid: A+
Tottenham: B-

Aug. 10

💰 Details: Season-long loan

Liverpool: C
Barcelona: B

Aug. 8

💰 Details: £75M transfer

Arsenal: A
Newcastle: D

Aug. 6

💰 Details: €140M transfer

Real Madrid: B+
RB Leipzig: A+

💰 Details: Free transfer

Trabzonspor: A+
Liverpool: C

💰 Details: €50M transfer

PSG: B
Monaco: B+

Aug. 4

💰 Details: €40M transfer

Fulham: A-
Real Madrid: B+

Aug. 2

💰 Details: €41.2M transfer

Juventus: B-
PSG: A

💰 Details: €30M transfer

Juventus: A
Bayer Leverkusen: B-

Aug. 1

💰 Details: €5.8M transfer

Chelsea: A-
Brighton: B-

💰 Details: €45M transfer

Brentford: A+
Lens: A

July 30

💰 Details: €60M transfer

Chelsea: B+
Crystal Palace: B

July 23

💰 Details: €135M transfer

Manchester City: B+
Nottingham Forest: A+

💰 Details: €29M transfer

Barcelona: D
Borussia Dortmund: C-

💰 Details: €39M transfer

Arsenal: B+
Club Brugge: A

Club Brugge collect a club-record fee in the deal, and Tzolis himself has a point to prove in his return to the Premier League after a challenging first spell with Norwich City earlier in his career.

July 22

💰 Details: Free transfer

Inter Miami: B
Manchester United: B

July 21

💰 Details: €137M transfer

Chelsea: C
Aston Villa: A+

July 17

💰 Details: €58M transfer

Aston Villa: A
Freiburg: A+

July 14

💰 Details: €41M transfer

Manchester United: A
Aston Villa: C-

💰 Details: €54M transfer

Brighton: A
Tottenham: F

July 13

💰 Details: €56M transfer

Manchester United: B-
Chelsea: B-

July 6

💰 Details: €108M transfer

Tottenham: D
Newcastle: A+

July 5

💰 Details: €20M transfer

Real Madrid: B-
Inter: D

July 3

💰 Details: €55M transfer

Bayern Munich: B+
Eintracht Frankfurt: A

July 2

💰 Details: €99M transfer

Tottenham: C-
West Ham: A+

July 1

💰 Details: €50M transfer

Bayern Munich: B+
PSV: A-

💰 Details: €50M transfer

Chelsea: B
Atalanta: A+

June 30

💰 Details: €74M transfer

AC Milan: C-
PSG: A+

June 29

💰 Details: Free transfer

Chicago Fire: A+
Barcelona: B+

June 18

💰 Details: £52M transfer

Tottenham: B
Brighton: A+

💰 Details: €40M transfer

Liverpool: B+
Osasuna: B

June 17

💰 Details: Free transfer

Real Madrid: B
Manchester City: C-

June 15

💰 Details: €55M transfer

Real Madrid: B
Chelsea: C

May 29

💰 Details: €80M transfer

Barcelona: C+
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Hany Mukhtar scored a pair of second-half goals and Nashville SC beat Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 4-1 on Saturday night in a match featuring the top two teams in the Eastern Conference to remain atop the MLS standings.

Messi started his first game since the death of his father, Jorge, on Aug. 8 at age 68. He played in the second half of Inter Miami’s 3-2 loss to Club León on Aug. 12, but did not start the game.

The Inter Miami captain had a major scoring chance in the 23rd minute, but his penalty kick was saved by Nashville goalkeeper Brian Schwake. The rebound was put into the net by Sergio Reguilón, but the goal was disallowed after it was determined that Reguilón had entered the penalty area early.

Andy Najar scored his first goal of the season, heading in a pass from Elias Saad along the left post in the 16th minute.

Inter Miami evened the game in the 48th minute off a spin-move goal from Telasco Segovia.

Mukhtar scored in the 48th minute off a pass from Saad. Sam Surridge followed eight minutes later, netting his team’s leading 12th goal of the season, scoring off his back heel and putting Nashville up 3-1.

In the 62nd minute, Miami goalkeeper Rocco Rios-Novo misread a goal kick from Schwake and fell over, which allowed Mukhtar to gain control of the loose ball and extend Nashville’s lead to 4-1.

The result was just Nashville’s second win over Inter Miami since Messi had joined.

Up next

Nashville travels to Red Bull New York on Wednesday. Inter Miami travels to the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday.

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Messi started his first game since the death of his father, Jorge, on Aug. 8 at age 68. He played in the second half of Inter Miami’s 3-2 loss to Club León on Aug. 12, but did not start the game.

Andy Najar scored his first goal of the season, heading in a pass from Elias Saad along the left post in the 16th minute.

Inter Miami evened the game in the 48th minute off a spin-move goal from Telasco Segovia.

In the 62nd minute, Miami goalkeeper Rocco Rios-Novo misread a goal kick from Schwake and fell over, which allowed Mukhtar to gain control of the loose ball and extend Nashville’s lead to 4-1.

The result was just Nashville’s second win over Inter Miami since Messi had joined.

Up next

Nashville travels to Red Bull New York on Wednesday. Inter Miami travels to the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday.

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MIAMI (AP) — Daniel Arcila scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the 83rd minute, and Club León advanced to the Leagues Cup knockout stage with a 3-2 win over Inter Miami, which saw star Lionel Messi return following the death of his father.

Messi started the second half and received a loud ovation from fans at Miami’s Nu Stadium. It was his first match since his father, Jorge, died Saturday at 68. Messi shared a tribute to his father on social media earlier Wednesday, saying he wasn’t sure about his playing future.

We missed you, Messi.

Welcome back. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WE83EqfBx4
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 13, 2026

“I don’t know what I’m going to do without you,” the post said in Spanish, shared on Messi’s Instagram. “I don’t know how to keep going. All I ever did was play soccer, and now I have serious doubts about whether I’ll keep doing it for much longer.”

Jorge Messi played a fundamental role in the soccer star’s career, serving as his agent and managing his business affairs. Messi returned to his native Argentina over the weekend, missing Miami’s 2-1 loss to Monterrey on Saturday, but was dressed and on the bench before subbing in for Daniel Pinter at the start of the second half.

Juan Pablo Domínguez also scored for León, which used a three-goal second half to overcome a 1-0 deficit after Pinter put Miami ahead in the 42nd on an assist from Ian Fray. It was the second straight blown second-half lead for Inter Miami.

Arcila scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box in the 50th, then whipped the go-ahead goal past Óscar García for his fourth goal of the tournament.

Yannick Bright also scored for Inter Miami, which was eliminated after winning the Leagues Cup in 2023 and reaching the final last year.

The Herons’ chances of advancing were already bleak after entering the match 12th in the MLS standings following their loss to Monterrey. Only the top four clubs from the MLS standings and the top four from Liga MX will advance to the quarterfinals.

León, after winning its first two matches of the tournament, moved to first in the Liga MX standings.

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5b:Ta81,

We missed you, Messi.

Welcome back. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WE83EqfBx4
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 13, 2026

Arcila scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box in the 50th, then whipped the go-ahead goal past Óscar García for his fourth goal of the tournament.

Yannick Bright also scored for Inter Miami, which was eliminated after winning the Leagues Cup in 2023 and reaching the final last year.

León, after winning its first two matches of the tournament, moved to first in the Liga MX standings.

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MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi shared a tribute to his late father, Jorge, on social media on Wednesday, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final and expressing uncertainty about whether he will continue playing soccer.

Jorge Messi — who played a fundamental role in the soccer star’s career, serving as his agent and managing his business affairs — died Saturday. He was 68.

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a runner-up finish in this summer’s World Cup. In the team’s first match, against Algeria, he was visibly emotional after scoring the first of his three goals. He said later that he wept for “a reason unrelated to sports.”

“You asked me to play in this last World Cup so many times and just before it started was when you took a turn for the worse,” the post said. “It was the first time you weren’t going to be at the tournament. But mom kept telling me that you were going to get better and that you’d be well enough to travel. I kept telling you that we were going to make it to the final so you could travel.”

The post added that Messi “wanted to win it” for his father.

“I couldn’t,” the post continued. “My legs had nothing left. This time I tried to push beyond what my body could handle, but I couldn’t. I never managed to feel right.”

Messages of support for the Messi family have poured in over recent days. Messi had returned to his native Argentina and missed his MLS club Inter Miami’s recent Leagues Cup match against Monterrey.

Inter Miami concludes the group phase of the tournament Wednesday night against León, though coach Guillermo Hoyos said Tuesday there is no timetable for Messi’s return.

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AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

5d:T84d,

Jorge Messi — who played a fundamental role in the soccer star’s career, serving as his agent and managing his business affairs — died Saturday. He was 68.

The post added that Messi “wanted to win it” for his father.

“I couldn’t,” the post continued. “My legs had nothing left. This time I tried to push beyond what my body could handle, but I couldn’t. I never managed to feel right.”

Inter Miami concludes the group phase of the tournament Wednesday night against León, though coach Guillermo Hoyos said Tuesday there is no timetable for Messi’s return.

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MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68.

The Rosario-based Club Atlético Newell’s Old Boys announced his death in a social media post that said he had undergone treatment in recent months for an unspecified illness. The post described him as “the pillar and the person who, with vision, rigor and affection, supported the career of the best player of all time, alongside his wife, Celia Cuccittini.”

The South American Football Confederation, CONMEBOL, in a statement also offered its condolences “with respect and affection for Lionel.”

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a runner-up finish in this year’s World Cup. In the team’s first match, against Algeria, he was visibly emotional after scoring the first of his three goals. He said later that he wept for “a reason unrelated to sports.”

“I went through some difficult, complicated days,” he said. “I am grateful to the delegation, to all my teammates, because they were always by my side wishing me strength so that I would be OK.”

Media reports at the time outraged the Messi family, which days later released a statement confirming that “Jorge is experiencing a health issue,” without specifying the nature of his condition.

“A person’s health and the peace of mind of their loved ones should not be the subject of speculation or irresponsible media interest,” according to the statement, which also expressed “discomfort at the lack of sensitivity, respect and scruples with which some people have treated a strictly private and family matter.”

Jorge Messi was a chemical technician and worked as a steelworker. He played soccer as a midfielder and reached the youth ranks of Newell’s Old Boys but had to abandon the sport to complete his mandatory military service in Argentina.

He played a fundamental role in his third son’s career, serving as his agent and managing his business affairs. He was the one who traveled with a young Messi to Barcelona in the early 2000s for the trial that would open the doors to La Masia, the Catalan club’s youth academy. Lionel Messi made his professional debut in 2005 and went on to win eight Ballon d’Or awards. He led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title.

“My dad was always by my side,” Lionel Messi said in a 2007 interview with Radio del Plata. “Sometimes I would lock myself in my room to cry when we arrived in Barcelona, or my dad would do the same without me seeing him, or thinking I didn’t see him. We pretended we were both OK, but we weren’t. My dad even asked me what I wanted to do when we were feeling down, if I wanted to stay or go back, and I wanted to stay, and he stayed with me.”

His father negotiated the contracts with Barça and later his transfers to Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami, while also managing the use of his famous son’s image rights and his numerous investments in real estate, hotels, and restaurants.

In 2016, father and son were convicted in the Spanish courts on tax evasion charges, but avoided prison because the sentence was less than two years.

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MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68.

The South American Football Confederation, CONMEBOL, in a statement also offered its condolences “with respect and affection for Lionel.”

Media reports at the time outraged the Messi family, which days later released a statement confirming that “Jorge is experiencing a health issue,” without specifying the nature of his condition.

In 2016, father and son were convicted in the Spanish courts on tax evasion charges, but avoided prison because the sentence was less than two years.

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Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition's opening group matches.

Messi, who helped Miami win the 2023 crown in his first weeks with the Florida club, took his tally in the competition for Major League Soccer and Mexican Liga MX sides to a record 14 goals.

But wait, there's more! 💥

Messi scores his second goal of the first half vs. San Luis 🤯 pic.twitter.com/vCmwoydGkF
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 6, 2026

David Rodriguez gave San Luis the lead in the fourth minute but Messi equalized seven minutes later.

Venezuelan midfielder Telasco Segovia edged Miami ahead in the 26th minute.

Messi struck again just before half-time with Brazilian defender Micael making it 4-1 deep into first-half stoppage time.

Atletico's Rafa Llorente scored a second-half consolation.

Other Leagues Cup matches on Wednesday saw Dallas beat Queretaro 2-0 and Leon won 1-0 at Nashville.

61:T583,

Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition's opening group matches.

Messi, who helped Miami win the 2023 crown in his first weeks with the Florida club, took his tally in the competition for Major League Soccer and Mexican Liga MX sides to a record 14 goals.

But wait, there's more! 💥

Messi scores his second goal of the first half vs. San Luis 🤯 pic.twitter.com/vCmwoydGkF
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 6, 2026

David Rodriguez gave San Luis the lead in the fourth minute but Messi equalized seven minutes later.

Venezuelan midfielder Telasco Segovia edged Miami ahead in the 26th minute.

Messi struck again just before half-time with Brazilian defender Micael making it 4-1 deep into first-half stoppage time.

Atletico's Rafa Llorente scored a second-half consolation.

Other Leagues Cup matches on Wednesday saw Dallas beat Queretaro 2-0 and Leon won 1-0 at Nashville.

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MIAMI (AP) — Brais Méndez scored a late equalizer in his MLS debut and the Columbus Crew played Inter Miami to a 2-2 draw on Saturday night.

Columbus (5-8-5) ended Miami’s six-game winning streak. Miami (11-2-5) is still unbeaten in seven straight games.

Méndez curled a free kick from the right side that went untouched off the post and into the net in the 84th minute to tie it.

Lionel Messi, who entered as a substitute in the 53rd after leading Argentina to its second straight World Cup final appearance, had several good scoring chances in the closing stages but couldn’t find the back of the net.

Columbus also scored on an own goal in the first half.

Luis Suárez opened the scoring in the 16th for Miami — with his seventh goal in the last four regular-season games. Suárez became the fifth player in MLS history to record at least 10 goals and five assists in each of his first three MLS seasons.

Noah Allen gave Miami a 2-1 lead on a header in first-half stoppage time.

Kickoff was delayed 40 minutes by inclement weather.

Up next

Crew: Travel to North Carolina to play Charlotte on Aug. 15.

Miami: Plays at Nashville on Aug. 15.

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AP soccer: https://apnews.com/soccer

63:T55d,

MIAMI (AP) — Brais Méndez scored a late equalizer in his MLS debut and the Columbus Crew played Inter Miami to a 2-2 draw on Saturday night.

Columbus (5-8-5) ended Miami’s six-game winning streak. Miami (11-2-5) is still unbeaten in seven straight games.

Méndez curled a free kick from the right side that went untouched off the post and into the net in the 84th minute to tie it.

Columbus also scored on an own goal in the first half.

Noah Allen gave Miami a 2-1 lead on a header in first-half stoppage time.

Kickoff was delayed 40 minutes by inclement weather.

Up next

Crew: Travel to North Carolina to play Charlotte on Aug. 15.

Miami: Plays at Nashville on Aug. 15.

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Brazil star Casemiro sang the praises of new Inter Miami teammate Lionel Messi on Thursday, calling his former La Liga rival a "god of football."

"Of course if I'm here it's because of him and to help him and Inter Miami," the former Real Madrid midfielder said of the Argentine star who now captains Miami.

"I want to enjoy being with him, help him win, make him even greater. He's one of the gods, if not the god of football," Casemiro said as he was officially introduced by his new Major League Soccer club.

Casemiro, who arrived in MLS after a four-year stint at Manchester United, has already played his first minutes for the Herons in a 1-0 win over Montreal on Saturday.

Argentine star Messi sat that one out less than two weeks after his country's World Cup final defeat to Spain.

Casemiro said he was looking forward to playing alongside, rather than against, Messi, after their many battles in the Spanish league clasicos between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

“I know he’s impossible to stop. I never managed it," Casemiro said. "I always needed help from my teammates. And in the two training sessions I’ve already had with him, it’s already clear he’s impossible to stop."

Miami co-owner Jorge Mas beamed as he handed over Casemiro's pink jersey and denied there had been any impropriety in signing him despite MLS's investigation into possible "tampering".

The probe focuses on MLS's system of "discovery rights," which must be acquired by a cub before they can start negotiating with some high-profile players.

Casemiro was on LA Galaxy's list, and Mas said he had contacted the club before starting talks with the Brazilian.

"The rules are the rules, and we abided by those rules to the letter of the law," Mas said, saying Miami hadn't entered talks with Casemiro or his representatives before talking to the Galaxy.

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