Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will visit Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer next week, and a record-breaking crowd is expected. Next week, Colorado Rapids will play a historic match against Inter Miami as part of their 30th anniversary celebration in Major League Soccer. That occasion, combined with Lionel Messi’s presence, has helped the club reach a new ticket sales record. “The race to history is on,” the club announced Friday in a post on its official X account. “We’ve surpassed 60,000 tickets for our 30th Anniversary Match!” This highlights the massive anticipation surrounding the matchup scheduled for Saturday, April 18. This will be just the second time Colorado Rapids face Lionel Messi since his arrival in MLS in the summer of 2023. The only previous meeting was a 2-2 draw at Chase Stadium during the 2024 season, meaning Messi has yet to play an away match against Colorado with the Herons. The arrival of the Argentine superstar is one of the main reasons this match is so special. Another is that the club has chosen this date to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its first MLS season, as Colorado Rapids were one of the league’s 10 founding teams in 1996. The race to history is on 💪 We’ve surpassed 60,000 tickets for our 30th Anniversary Match! pic.twitter.com/fDV7jqf71r — Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) April 10, 2026 Venue change for Colorado Rapids vs Inter Miami Aware of the significance of the match against Inter Miami, Colorado Rapids anticipated an unusually high attendance and decided to change the venue. The MLS Matchday 8 game will not be played at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, as is usually the case, but at Empower Field at Mile High. The selected stadium is home to the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) and has a significantly larger capacity. While Colorado Rapids typically host crowds of around 18,000 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Empower Field at Mile High can accommodate up to 76,000 spectators. Colorado Rapids set ticket sales record Until now, the highest-attended match in Colorado Rapids history took place on July 4, 2002, against Chicago Fire in MLS. On that occasion, the club also played at Empower Field at Mile High, with approximately 59,500 fans in attendance. That mark has now been surpassed, with more than 60,000 tickets already sold and over a week remaining before kickoff. That figure is expected to continue rising, potentially bringing the stadium close to full capacity.

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Chelsea have been regularly scouting Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller as a potential replacement for Enzo Fernandez, according to BILD, with scouts reportedly in attendance for Stuttgart’s 4-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen where the 25-year-old Germany international dominated proceedings. The context is important. Fernandez is currently suspended by Chelsea after making comments in an interview that […] The post Chelsea scouts have been watching the Stuttgart midfielder who could replace the player they just suspended first appeared on Premier League News Now.

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Lautaro Martinez suffered another injury, keeping Argentina concerned ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With a little over two months to go before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina are paying close attention to one of their stars, Lautaro Martinez, who suffered a new injury this week that will prevent him from returning to action in the short term. “Lautaro Martinez aggravated his soleus muscle injury,” journalist Gaston Edul reported Friday via his official X account. The update, however, includes a positive detail compared to his previous muscle issue: “Not as serious.” The striker has played just one official match in the last two months. In mid-February, he was sidelined by a muscle injury that forced him to miss Inter Milan’s UEFA Champions League playoff clash against Bodo/Glimt, as well as five Serie A matches and one Coppa Italia fixture. After recovering from that setback last week, Martinez started in Inter Milan’s 5–2 win over AS Roma in Serie A on Sunday, where he scored twice. However, he has now suffered another setback that will force him to rest again. “He will be out for a few more days,” Edul added on X. Lionel Scaloni, Head Coach of Argentina. Argentina closely monitoring Lautaro Martinez’s situation Although the 2026 FIFA World Cup is still over two months away, Argentina are closely monitoring Lautaro Martinez’s situation. The striker has been a key piece of Lionel Scaloni’s squad throughout his tenure as head coach and is expected to have a place in the 26-man roster heading to North America this summer. However, the fact that Martinez is dealing with recurring physical issues so close to the tournament is a growing concern. In fact, he was left out of Scaloni’s latest squad during the March international break, when Argentina defeated Mauritania and Zambia in Buenos Aires. Lautaro Martinez still has unfinished business at the World Cup Despite playing a decisive role for Argentina in recent years—such as scoring the winning goal in the 2024 Copa America final against Colombia—Lautaro Martinez did not have the same impact during Argentina’s 2022 World Cup title run in Qatar. He started as the team’s main striker in that tournament, but an ankle injury prevented him from being at full fitness. After just two matches, he lost his place in the starting lineup to Julian Alvarez. That led to a disappointing campaign, as he failed to score during the entire World Cup. For that reason, North America 2026 carries special importance for Martinez, who will be looking to settle that unfinished business and deliver for Argentina on soccer’s biggest stage.

Argentina ganador de la Zona Sur y Brasil ganador de la Zona Norte del 2025, se enfrentarán en Brasil para definir al campeón sudamericano. La Final se disputará en las categorías Sub20 y Mayor a dos partidos cada una, el 11 y 12 de abril. La CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2025 tendrá su Final este sábado 11 y domingo 12 de abril en el estadio Jaraguá de la ciudad de Jaraguá do Sul del Estado de Santa Catarina - Brasil, donde las selecciones de Argentina y Brasil se enfrentarán por el título continental en las categorías Sub20 y Mayor. En la Final se disputarán cuatro partidos en total entre la Albiceleste y la Canarinha, dos por cada categoría, Sub20 y Mayor, en el que se quedará con el título la selección que acumule la mayor cantidad de puntos en una tabla sumatoria final entre las dos categorías. La selección argentina se clasificó para la Final al ganar la CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal Zona Sur 2025 en el mes de octubre en Asunción - Paraguay , mientras que Brasil consiguió su cupo al conquistar la Zona Norte, jugada en Venezuela, en noviembre del 2025. – Ranking Mundial – Brasil y Argentina, dos potencias sudamericanas del futsal, ocupan actualmente posiciones destacadas en el ranking mundial. Brasil se encuentra en la primera posición, reafirmando su dominio histórico y Argentina alcanzó la cuarta posición en el ranking. Este liderazgo regional demuestra la fortaleza del futsal sudamericano en la escena internacional. – Calendario de Partidos – – Dónde ver – Todos los enfrentamientos por la Final de la CONMEBOL Liga Evolución Futsal 2025 podrán verse en vivo a través del canal de YouTube de la CONMEBOL. – ¿Qué es la CONMEBOL Liga de Evolución? – La CONMEBOL Liga Evolución es el torneo que se disputa en el marco del Programa CONMEBOL Evolución y se realiza en dos zonas, Norte y Sur, con cinco selecciones cada una, en dos disciplinas y en dos categorías, Fútbol Playa y Futsal; Sub20 y Mayores, respectivamente. Los ganadores de las zonas, posteriormente, se enfrentan en una final a doble partido entre ambas categorías para conocer al campeón continental. – Evolución es CONMEBOL – La Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol, a través de su Dirección de Desarrollo, en la constante búsqueda de promocionar al fútbol en todas sus categorías, creó la CONMEBOL Evolución en las divisiones de Futsal y Fútbol Playa. Estos torneos no reemplazan a la CONMEBOL Copa América de estas modalidades, sino que se suman a las ya creadas, como una forma promover las diferentes modalidades del fútbol. La CONMEBOL, de esta manera, busca alentar a los jóvenes talentos que necesitan de estos torneos profesionales para desarrollar al máximo su capacidad y demostrar su potencial. CONMEBOL.com

Christian Pulisic finds himself watching an unexpected development unfold at Milan, as Robert Lewandowski’s future becomes one of the most intriguing storylines of the coming transfer window. Christian Pulisic finds himself watching an unexpected development unfold at Milan, as Robert Lewandowski’s future becomes one of the most intriguing storylines of the coming transfer window. The situation has drawn attention across Europe, with Lewandowski’s future at Barcelona uncertain and several clubs positioning themselves for a potential move. For Milan, the prospect of adding a proven goalscorer could significantly elevate its ambitions, while Pulisic’s presence in the squad adds another layer of intrigue to the potential deal. The club is carefully monitoring developments, aware that this opportunity could reshape its attacking structure. Lewandowski’s current situation at Barcelona remains unclear, with his contract nearing its expiration and no definitive renewal agreed upon. Despite his continued productivity, the club appears to be considering a reduced role for the veteran striker moving forward. The Polish forward himself has admitted uncertainty about his next step. “I don’t know; I have to feel it. At the moment, I can’t tell you anything, because I’m not even 50 per cent sure which path I want to take. It’s not the right time yet,” he said earlier in the season. Barcelona will eventually need to replace Robert Lewandowski. This indecision has opened the door for multiple clubs to express interest, including sides in Italy, Lionel Messi‘s MLS, and Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Saudi Pro League. As a result, the Pole has become one of the most sought-after experienced forwards on the market. Growing interest from Milan and other clubs According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan has emerged as one of the strongest contenders for Lewandowski’s signature, viewing him as a solution to its attacking needs. The Serie A giant sees value in his experience and consistent goal-scoring, especially as it aims to return to the top tier of European competition. Other clubs are also in the race, including Juventus, Chicago Fire, and teams from Saudi Arabia. However, Milan’s project and the possibility of continuing at a high level in Europe appear to be key factors in the ongoing discussions. The idea of signing Lewandowski on a free transfer adds further appeal, making it a potentially low-risk move with high reward. For a club looking to maximize efficiency in the market, this opportunity stands out. Lewandowski’s stance revealed As the situation develops, Lewandowski’s position has become clearer. La Gazzetta dello Sport adds that he has taken a proactive approach by offering himself to Milan and signaling openness to negotiate a move, a step that has significantly boosted the Italian club’s chances. For several months, Ferran Torres has been Hansi Flick’s first choice, and according to Cadena SER, the veteran is dissatisfied with his level of participation. What’s more, the fact that the Catalan side hasn’t said anything about the 37-year-old’s future until lately has not impressed his camp. Cadena SER adds that Lewandowski no longer views Barca as his top option after it was reported in Italy that he offered his services to Milan and held discussions with the Rossoneri. Juventus, Chicago Fire, and Saudi Arabia have all shown interest in him. However, it appears that the Rossoneri are prepared to give him a two-year contract and a larger role. He plans to decide either by the end of April or, at the latest, in May. Rashford and Lewandowski formed a great pairing in Barcelona What Lewandowski would bring to Milan Even at 37, Lewandowski continues to deliver impressive numbers, with 17 goals and three assists in 39 appearances this season. His consistency in front of the goal remains one of his strongest assets, making him a valuable addition to any attacking line. For Milan, his arrival could mirror the impact of other experienced signings, providing leadership and a clinical edge in crucial moments. His track record across Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona highlights a career built on elite-level performance. Additionally, his presence could complement players like Pulisic, offering a reliable focal point in attack. This combination could help Milan improve its offensive output and compete more effectively in both domestic and European competitions.

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LIONEL MESSI'S former Porsche from his time at Barcelona is set to go under the hammer at an auction. Messi, 38, drove a 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe in his final season at Barca during the 2020-21 campaign. According to creatorzine.com, the luxury car, which is registered in the eight-time ballon d'Or winner's beloved city...