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Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas espn.com revealed Lionel Messi is paid between $70 million and $80 million annually. Messi espn.com scored his 899th career goal in a 2-1 win over D.C. United before 72,026 fans. U.S. defender Sergiño Dest espn.com limped off with a hamstring injury during PSV's 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar.
FA Cup Drama
Manchester City espn.com showed their depth with a 3-1 win over Newcastle despite Erling Haaland's absence. Pep Guardiola espn.com expects a two-game touchline ban after raging at officials. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe bbc.com admitted his side was taught "a tough lesson" in the defeat.
Chelsea espn.com twice came from behind to beat 10-man Wrexham 4-2 in extra time. Head coach Liam Rosenior bbc.com defended his heavy squad rotation after the win. VAR espn.com sent off Wrexham's Dobson for a challenge on Garnacho, with Rosenior espn.com calling Chelsea "lucky" to advance.
Arsenal bbc.com needed a late Eberechi Eze goal to survive a scare against Mansfield. Manager Mikel Arteta espn.com continues learning rotation with four competitions ongoing. 16-year-olds Max Dowman and Marli Salmon bbc.com made history in the win.
International Action
Alyssa Thompson espn.com scored in the 82nd minute as the U.S. women defeated Colombia 1-0 to win the She Believes Cup. England defender Lucy Bronze bbc.com made her 145th senior appearance in a standout performance.
La Liga & Europe
Lamine Yamal espn.com broke the deadlock with a stunning strike as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0 to go four points clear. Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez bbc.com removed a pigeon that briefly stopped play during their 3-2 win over Real Sociedad.
Borussia Dortmund espn.com confirmed Julian Brandt will leave at season's end. Northern Ireland interim manager Kris Lindsay bbc.com said it's "up to the powers that be" to decide his future.
Transfer & Contract News
Liverpool espn.com announced Ryan Gravenberch signed a new long-term contract at Anfield. Roma striker Evan Ferguson bbc.com will miss the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off with an ankle injury.
Other Sports
Jack Draper skysports.com began defending his Indian Wells title with a three-set win over Roberto Bautista Agut. Rory McIlroy skysports.com withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to a back injury. Russian athletes skysports.com won their first medals under their own flag at the Winter Paralympics.
Max Verstappen skysports.com had an X-ray on his hands after a "very weird" crash in Australian Grand Prix qualifying. Formula 1's skysports.com new-look cars make their racing debut Sunday with added focus on the start.