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Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi, LA Galaxy’s Riqui Puig, D.C. United’s Christian Benteke highlight Best XI in MLS ahead of 2025 Less than three months after the LA Galaxy defeated the New York Red Bulls to win the 2024 MLS Cup for the first time in ten years, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and New York City FC will play their first Eastern Conference match of the 2025 MLS season on Saturday afternoon. The LA Galaxy and Messi set the MLS regular season points record on their way to winning the Supporters’ Shield, and the Argentine was named MLS MVP. Considering…

Portsmouth hint at selection decision for ‘outstanding’ West Ham loan man ahead of QPR Due to the absence of Freddie Potts, a West Ham loanee, from the squad, Portsmouth has won consecutive games. As he looks to return from injury for Portsmouth against QPR this weekend, West Ham loanee Freddie Potts has received assurances regarding his playing time. A calf injury sustained by the 21-year-old earlier this month at Sheffield United was described as “nothing major” by the Pompey manager, who expressed hope that Potts will return to the team to play against QPR. In Championship action, the R’s travel…

Stoke City: Mark Robins will be searching for individual’s 2024 repeat after Swansea City spark Stoke City winger Bae Jun-ho hasn’t had much of an impact in red and white this season, but similar to his debut season, he scored his first goal in February. Potters supporters and manager Mark Robins are hoping that this will be the spark that ignites him to start playing regularly again. Amidst a flurry of summer arrivals, Jun-ho joined Stoke from K-League team Daejon Hana Citizen in August 2023, joining the Potteries as a relative unknown on a four-year contract for an estimated value…

Neil Critchley on the future of Hearts fielding three strikers from the start Rangers suffered greatly on Sunday afternoon as a result of Hearts’ offensive football style. However, the Jambos were wasteful and missed their chances, even with Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland playing brilliantly. Rangers earned two own goals from Jamie McCart to give them an unjustified three points at Tynecastle, but Hearts ultimately lost 3-1. Neil Critchley’s team, who presently sit ninth and are only three points outside the relegation play-off zone, had the opportunity to move into the Premiership’s top six with the win. Even though Hearts lost…

Barry Robson changes Hearts loanee’s position and it reaps major rewards as star shines in Raith Rovers win Following a change in position, the Hearts loanee is flourishing away from Tynecastle. To great effect, Barry Robson switched up the position his Hearts loanee plays for Raith Rovers. Finlay Pollock, who has already made 17 appearances, is currently on loan at the Championship team. He scored twice in Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Partick Thistle, giving him three goals in as many games since the attacking midfielder was switched to an out-and-out striker position. He turned in a Dylan Easton cross close…

West Ham insider: Potter could now sell £35m player after news from source A club insider has revealed some intriguing possible departure news, setting for an exciting first summer transfer window for West Ham United under new manager Graham Potter. West Ham players who could leave before next season Due to numerous contracts that are about to expire, a number of players currently appear to be leaving the London Stadium before the upcoming season. Currently, players like Aaron Cresswell, Vladimir Coufal, Danny Ings, and the injured Michail Antonio will be free to sign with other teams in July unless West…

Southampton FC decision handed Leeds United a big Elland Road cult hero With his unwavering will and desire, David Prutton frequently influences League One games, making him one of Leeds United’s favorite cult heroes in recent memory. Prutton started his playing career at Nottingham Forest, although being born and bred in Hull. In 1998, after completing their youth system, he made his senior debut. He made a name for himself at Forest during five seasons as a feisty midfielder. Southampton and other Premier League clubs ultimately took notice of that. Ultimately, Prutton paid £2.5 million to join the Saints in…

Critchley counting on Tynecastle atmosphere to keep Hearts’ unbeaten run alive In Sunday’s Scottish Premiership matchup against Rangers, Heart of Midlothian manager Neil Critchley believes that his team will maintain their stellar undefeated start to 2025 with the support of an ardent Tynecastle crowd. Seven of the eight games the hosts have played since the new year have seen them go undefeated. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the Scottish Cup on Monday night after defeating St Mirren in a nail-biting penalty shootout. In November, Rangers defeated Hearts at Ibrox by a slim margin of 1-0. But last weekend’s unexpected…

James Ward-Prowse reveals true feelings about ‘strange’ Nottingham Forest loan move The Englishman was viewed as the ideal midfield option to cover for Danilo’s injury and Ibrahim Sangare’s subsequent absence, so Forest signed him on deadline day in the summer. However, there was always a sense that the West Ham United loanee could be more than just a squad player due to his Premier League and international experience, and this feeling seemed to be confirmed when Ward-Prowse starred in Forest’s victory over Liverpool. James Ward-Prowse won’t be remembered as having a significant impact at Nottingham Forest, a move he…

Why Hearts bring everyone back to defend corners – and the results When supporters have the opportunity, they frequently ask management this question at Heart of Midlothian and elsewhere. Why does defending corners and other defensive set pieces require everyone to return? Fans frequently find it annoying when every outfield player retreats to their own penalty area in an attempt to block an impending attack. According to the hypothesis, a player or two left more upfield has a better chance of counterattacking from any clearance. On the other hand, the more players you remove from the box, the more room…