Lionel Messi scored a late free-kick to lead Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Porto in the FIFA Club World Cup, pushing them closer to qualification, with coach Javier Mascherano praising the team's performance and Messi's leadership.
Lionel Messi scored in his return to Inter Miami's lineup, but the team fell 3-1 to Atlanta United. Despite Messi's goal in the 62nd minute, Inter Miami struggled with fatigue from a long road trip, leading to their third loss of the season. Saba Lobjanidze scored twice for Atlanta, and Jamal Thiaré added a third goal. Inter Miami remains in first place in the MLS Eastern Conference, with FC Cincinnati close behind. Messi's participation in the next match against St. Louis City will be decided after Friday's practice.
Frank Nazar made a memorable NHL debut for the Chicago Blackhawks by scoring on his first shot on goal in a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 20-year-old forward, a top prospect for the Blackhawks, signed a three-year contract after turning pro and is seen as a key player in the team's rebuilding project. Despite the loss, Nazar's debut provided a glimmer of hope for Chicago's future, and he is expected to play a significant role in the seasons to come.
Christian Pulisic scored a sensational goal for AC Milan in their match against Lecce, marking his 13th goal of the season and 10th in Serie A. Playing in the No. 10 role, he quickly made an impact with a stunning strike just six minutes into the game. AC Milan went on to win 3-0, with coach Stefano Pioli praising Pulisic's quality, attitude, and professionalism, highlighting his positive impact on the team.
Flyers players react with amazement and admiration to Owen Tippett's spin-o-rama goal, with defenseman Egor Zamula summing it up as "holy f---." Tippett's teammates and head coach were in awe of the jaw-dropping goal, which quickly went viral on social media. The unguardable play left Dallas defenseman Joel Hanley with no chance, and Tippett's unassuming nature made the celebration even more enjoyable for his teammates.
Boston Bruins' Jakub Lauko scored his first goal of the season in a game against the Colorado Avalanche, prompting a humorous response from the player. After struggling to find the back of the net, Lauko's goal brought relief and satisfaction, with coach Jim Montgomery acknowledging the impact of a goal drought on a player's mindset. With four points on the season, Lauko looks to continue his momentum as the Bruins face the Montreal Canadiens next.
Hockey fans and experts are buzzing about Connor Bedard's incredible goal against the Edmonton Oilers, despite the Chicago Blackhawks' loss. Bedard showcased his precision and explosive release, leaving spectators in awe. The 18-year-old rookie leads all rookies in goals, points, and is tied for the most assists, while also extending his road-point streak to 10 games.
Patrick Kane scores his first goal as a member of the Detroit Red Wings, tying the game against the Ottawa Senators. The goal was assisted by Alex DeBrincat, who played with Kane on the Chicago Blackhawks, and goalie Alex Lyon, who signed with the Wings in the offseason, picked up his first assist. Kane's goal came shortly after Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin left the game due to a hit from behind.
Manchester City defeats Tottenham 3-2 in a thrilling Premier League match. Goals from Son, Lo Celso, and Grealish secured the victory for City, while Foden and an own goal from Son contributed to Tottenham's score. The match was filled with action and both teams had their chances, but City ultimately came out on top.
Ousmane Dembele ends his goal drought by scoring his first goal for Paris Saint-Germain in a 5-2 victory over Monaco. The French winger's stunning strike came after twelve league games without a goal. Despite the focus on Dembele's achievement, the match began with two goalkeeping errors, with both teams capitalizing on mistakes. Kylian Mbappe extended his lead as the top scorer in Ligue 1 with a penalty goal. PSG remains at the top of the league and will face Newcastle United in the Champions League next.
Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak admits that his second goal of the night, an empty-netter, was a result of luck rather than skill. Pastrnak was attempting to clear the zone and get a line change when he bounced the puck off the boards and watched it travel all the way into the Detroit Red Wings' net. Despite his elite goal-scoring abilities, Pastrnak confessed that he is "terrible" at pocket billiards. The Bruins will face the Florida Panthers on Monday.
Ansu Fati came off the bench and scored a goal against Manchester City, giving Brighton hope of a comeback. Despite his efforts, Brighton lost the match 2-1. This was Fati's second goal for Brighton, and they will now face Ajax in the Champions League.
Lionel Messi made his MLS regular season debut for Inter Miami, coming on as a substitute in the 60th minute. In the 89th minute, Messi scored his first official MLS goal, securing a 2-0 win for Inter Miami against the New York Red Bulls. The crowd gave him a rousing ovation, and fans gathered in Times Square to watch the match on screens. With this win, Inter Miami moved up to 14th place in the Eastern Conference.
Christian Pulisic, who recently joined AC Milan from Chelsea, made a strong statement by scoring a goal and providing an assist in his new club's opening game of the Serie A season against Bologna. Pulisic's impressive performance, including a fantastic goal from outside the box, showcased his immediate impact and enthusiasm for his new team, while also sending a clear message to his former club.
Christian Pulisic, the USMNT international, scored a stunning goal on his Serie A debut for AC Milan as they defeated Bologna 2-0. Pulisic's goal came in the 21st minute, as he combined with Olivier Giroud before unleashing a powerful strike from outside the area. He also played a role in Milan's opening goal. Pulisic's transfer to Milan has boosted shirt sales and season ticket campaigns for the club.