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5hDan Hajducky

Messi's Barça rookie card sells for record $1.5M

A 2004-05 Panini Mega Cracks Lionel Messi rookie card -- assessed a perfect 10 by card grader Professional Sports Authenticator -- was sold for $1.5 million through Fanatics Collect's fledgling private sales network.

Seattle Sounders FC vs. LA Galaxy - Game Highlights (1:14)
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San Jose Earthquakes vs. LAFC - Game Highlights (1:14)
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Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami CF - Game Highlights (1:00)
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NYRB prospect, 16, dies in accident in Colombia

Colombian prospect Éder Smic Valencia, 16, died in a car accident on Sunday in Cauca, just days before he was to join the New York Red Bulls II for a trial, the MLS club confirmed on Tuesday.

Why is Lionel Messi not committing to the 2026 World Cup with Argentina? (2:10)
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Keller: MLS are desperate for Inter Miami to succeed (1:35)
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6dLizzy Becherano

Scaloni: Messi to 'take his time' on WC decision

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni addressed the growing uncertainty that Lionel Messi will choose not to play at the upcoming 2026 World Cup, reaffirming the team captain will "take this time calmly" before making a final decision.

Scaloni admits he hasn't spoken to Messi about 2026 World Cup (1:12)
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6dLizzy Becherano

MLS gives Suárez 3-game ban for spitting incident

MLS announced Luis Suárez will receive an additional three-match suspension for spitting on a member of the Seattle Sounders staff following the Leagues Cup final on Aug. 31.

Could Lionel Messi retire before the 2026 World Cup? (1:55)
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Sporting Kansas City vs. Austin FC - Game Highlights (1:10)
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Hugo Cuypers slots in the goal for Chicago Fire FC (0:56)
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Petar Musa scores in the 34' (0:53)
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Son: Pochettino made me the player I am (0:37)
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Previewing the "MLS Is Back" tournament

The boys get you ready for MLS' return as Stefano Fusaro joins from "the bubble" in Orlando. Plus: has Pulisic found a new level? Has Man U found their next great attacker? Has Tottenham Hotspur found their fighting spirit? All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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EPL's race for the top 4 is very much on

The boys are back talking Pulisic, United's front 3, Everton's issues and more. Plus, Andy May provides some insight on Man City's FFP victory and we share our initial observations from MLS' first week back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLS Standings

EastGPWDLGDP
Philadelphia Union301767+1657
FC Cincinnati301749+755
Charlotte FC3017211+1153
Nashville SC3015510+1550
Columbus Crew2913106+549
Orlando City SC291397+1448
New York City FC281459+847
Inter Miami CF261376+1146
Chicago Fire FC2912611+142
New York Red Bulls3011712+340
New England Revolution308814-532
Toronto FC2951113-726
Atlanta United FC2951113-1826
D.C. United3051015-2825
CF Montréal305916-2424
WestGPWDLGDP
San Diego FC301758+1856
Minnesota United FC301596+1854
Vancouver Whitecaps281576+2352
Seattle Sounders FC281297+1045
LAFC271287+1444
Portland Timbers291199-142
Austin FC2911810-541
Colorado Rapids3011613-939
San Jose Earthquakes309813035
Real Salt Lake2810414-734
FC Dallas2981011-634
Houston Dynamo FC308913-1033
Sporting Kansas City307617-1627
St. Louis CITY SC306717-1525
LA Galaxy294916-2321