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Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul score for Inter Miami in 4-2 win vs. Toronto FC

Lionel Messi delivered another memorable performance for Inter Miami, scoring once and providing two assists in a 4-2 away win over Toronto FC in MLS. The Argentine forward also became the fastest player in league history to reach 100 goal contributions.

Inter Miami entered the match looking to bounce back after their dramatic 4-3 loss to Orlando City, where they had blown a 3-0 lead. This time, the Florida side responded with a valuable victory in Canada to move into second place in the Eastern Conference.

Messi was involved throughout the match and nearly opened the scoring midway through the first half with a dangerous free kick that narrowly missed the target. Minutes later, he came close again after receiving the ball inside the box and firing just wide of the post.

The breakthrough finally arrived in the 44th minute through Rodrigo De Paul. After a failed clearance following a free kick, De Paul reacted quickly and struck a volley into the corner to give Inter Miami a 1-0 lead before halftime.

Messi continued to create problems after the break. In the 58th minute, he assisted Inter Miami’s second goal with a precise pass after spotting space in the Toronto defense. Later in the second half, the Argentine combined again with De Paul in a quick attacking move before receiving the return pass and calmly finishing to make it 4-0.

Toronto scored twice late in the match to make the final scoreline closer, but Inter Miami still secured an important away victory. With the result, the team now sits just behind Nashville SC in the Eastern Conference standings.

Lautaro Martínez scores and assists for Inter in 3-0 win vs. Lazio

Lautaro Martínez returned to the starting lineup in style as Inter defeated Lazio 3-0 away from home in Serie A, with the Argentine scoring once and providing an assist in another standout performance ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Already crowned Serie A champions last week, Inter visited the Stadio Olimpico for matchday 36 and comfortably beat the same Lazio side they will face again this Wednesday in the Coppa Italia final.

After missing two weeks due to a soleus injury, Lautaro needed only five minutes to make an impact. Following a quick throw-in and a moment of confusion in the Lazio defense, the Inter captain reacted first inside the area and finished with a volley to give the Nerazzurri the lead.

The Argentine forward was involved again just before halftime. In the 39th minute, Lautaro combined with a teammate inside the box before laying the ball off to Croatian midfielder Petar Sucic, who finished with his left foot to make it 2-0.

Despite missing several matches this season through injury, Lautaro continues to lead Serie A’s scoring charts with 17 goals. The former Racing Club striker also has six assists, matching Federico Dimarco as Inter’s top contributor in goals and assists combined this campaign.

With less than a month to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lautaro appears to be regaining top form after dealing with hamstring and soleus problems that kept him sidelined for over a month.

While Inter were eliminated from the Champions League by Bodo/Glimt earlier in the season, they have already secured the Serie A title and now have the chance to add the Coppa Italia on Wednesday against Lazio to cap off a strong campaign.

Argentina national team players expected to join team in late May to early June

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Argentina national team players are expected to join the team between late May and early June.

The Argentina national team will play their opening match of the World Cup on June 16 against Algeria but the training camp will begin earlier. Luis Martín, who is part of Lionel Scaloni’s coaching staff, spoke to Clank_Media about when the players will be arriving to join the team. Here is what he had to say:

“Those who play in Portugal, Germany and France will have a short vacation period because their leagues end earlier. The rest will not.

“The idea is for those from Europe to travel to Argentina on May 25, to do a pre-conditioning before the start of the training camp in the United States, scheduled for June 1st.”

Enzo Fernández scores for Chelsea in 1-1 draw vs. Liverpool

Enzo Fernández scored a free-kick goal in 1-1 draw for Chelsea against Alexis Mac Allister and Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League.

Liverpool took the lead just five minutes into the match, giving the home side early control. Mac Allister featured in midfield for the Reds as they looked set to secure an important victory in the race for the UEFA Champions League places.

Chelsea responded in the 35th minute, and Enzo Fernández found the equalizer from a free kick that aimed for a low cross into the box, but the ball skipped past everyone and went in after striking the post to make it 1-1.

With the result, Chelsea moved to 49 points, three behind sixth-placed Bournemouth and the UEFA Europa League qualification spots. Liverpool remain fourth in the table with 59 points, still inside the Champions League positions.

Nicolás Otamendi to join River Plate after the World Cup

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Nicolás Otamendi is set to join River Plate after the World Cup.

Otamendi will be returning to play in Argentina after the World Cup with the Argentina national team. According to Juan Pablo Marrón, the 38 year old is going to join the Argentine club.

The defender is set to leave Benfica and return to Argentina after 16 years in Europe. Otamendi began his career with Vélez Sarsfield and in 2010 joined FC Porto. In Europe, he has played with FC Porto, Valencia, Manchester City and Benfica.

He had a short stint on loan at Atlético Mineiro in Brazil. In Europe, he has won 21 trophies.