Football/Soccer 8-Hour Briefing
×Inter Miami & Messi
Miami owner Jorge Mas revealed that Lionel Messi is paid between $70 million and $80 million a year, including the player's ownership shares. Messi scored the 899th goal of his career to help Inter Miami CF secure a 2-1 win over D.C. United in front of 72,026 fans.
US Soccer Updates
USMNT faced an injury scare as defender Sergiño Dest limped off with an apparent hamstring injury during PSV Eindhoven's 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar. Meanwhile, Alyssa Thompson scored in the 82nd minute to break a scoreless stalemate as the United States defeated Colombia 1-0 to win the She Believes Cup.
English Football News
Manchester City displayed their depth in a 3-1 FA Cup win over Newcastle United, with Pep Guardiola expecting a two-game touchline ban after raging at officials during the match. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted his side were taught a "tough lesson" in the defeat.
Wrexham is setting its sights on the Premier League after their 4-2 FA Cup fifth-round defeat to Chelsea. Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admitted his side were "lucky" to seal the victory after two crucial VAR decisions went against Wrexham.
European Football
Lamine Yamal once again showed his ability to decide a game when Barcelona's teenage star broke the deadlock with a gorgeous strike to earn a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao, taking Barça four points clear at the top.
Transfer & Coaching News
Manchester United are reportedly targeting Bournemouth's star players, while Northern Ireland interim manager Kris Lindsay says it is "up to the powers that be" at the Irish FA to decide whether he will be appointed as permanent boss.