Messi decides as Inter Miami come from behind to beat New England and go second
Lionel Messi scored and set up another as Inter Miami came from behind to beat the New England Revolution 2-1 away in round 33 of MLS. The Florida side moved to 59 points and into second in the Eastern Conference; New England have 58.
Full text available in Portuguese only. Read the Portuguese version
Lionel Messi foi decisivo: um gol dele e uma assistência garantiram a virada do Inter Miami sobre o New England Revolution: 2 a 1, como visitante, pela 33ª rodada da MLS.
A equipe da Flórida chegou aos 59 pontos e passou a ocupar a vice-liderança da Conferência Leste. O New England caiu para terceiro, com 58, atrás ainda do Nashville, dono de 74.
O primeiro tempo terminou sem gols. Aos sete do segundo, Daniel Gazdag abriu o placar. No 23, Messi cabeceou na área, a bola chegou a German Berterame e o mexicano empatou de cabeça. A virada saiu aos 37, quando Messi avançou pelo meio em jogada individual, tabelou com Telasco Segóvia e acertou um chute forte para virar.
Com o gol, Messi acumula 937 tentos oficiais por clubes e pela Argentina. Ele tem 39 anos, já encerrou a passagem pela seleção e necessita de mais 63 para atingir o milésimo.
Read also
StandardFutebolVictor Hugo feels thigh pain and will undergo tests at Atlético-MG
Atlético-MG forward Victor Hugo felt pain in his right thigh in the meeting with Grêmio and will undergo tests on Monday after the squad returned to Belo Horizonte. He started because Borbas, Cassierra and Reinier were out, and came off at half-time.
Redação
StandardFutebolRicharlison announces he will become a father for the second time
Richarlison will become a father for the second time, announcing the news on social media with the message “we are now four” as he already has a son. The announcement comes at a delicate moment, with little playing time at Tottenham in the 2026/27 season.
Redação
StandardFutebolSão Bernardo beat Cuiabá 2-1 to claim a second straight Série B win
São Bernardo beat Cuiabá 2-1 at the Arena Pantanal in round 36 of Série B to claim a second straight win. Cuiabá had 57% of the ball and 18 shots to nine, but Fabrício Daniel opened the scoring on 14 minutes and substitute Daniel Davi Simão Roque made it 2-1 on 58.
Redação
StandardFutebolCerro fans invade the pitch and Olimpia players flee during Paraguayan clásico
Cerro Porteño fans invaded the La Nueva Olla pitch after the final whistle and Olimpia players had to run for the dressing room. The home side lost 2-0 and police used pepper spray, rubber bullets and batons; no official tally of injuries has been released.
Redação
StandardFutebolVasco complain about penalty not given by Daronco in defeat to Palmeiras
Vasco lost 1-0 to Palmeiras in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semi-final on Sunday (1st) and complained about a penalty not given by Anderson Daronco for a touch on Alexander Barboza's arm four minutes into the second half. Refereeing analyst PC Oliveira called the decision wrong. The second leg is Sunday (8) at 17h at São Januário.
Redação
StandardFutebolAbel avoids refereeing controversy and asks for more options on the Palmeiras bench
Palmeiras beat Vasco 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semi-final on Sunday (1st), and Abel Ferreira spoke about dominance and a short bench instead of refereeing. He regretted not turning superiority into more goals and said he wanted more options after Allan was sold. The second leg is Sunday (8) at 17h at São Januário.
Redação
StandardFutebolGrêmio beat Atlético-MG 2-0 to take Copa do Brasil semi-final lead
Grêmio beat Atlético-MG 2-0 in the first leg of the 2026 Copa do Brasil semi-final, with goals from Carlos Vinícius after ten minutes and Noriega early in the second half. Carlos Vinícius reached his 22nd goal of the season. Gustavo Martins was sent off late, and Atlético now need a comeback that has happened three times at this stage.
Redação
StandardFutebolMarseille score twice in the first half and beat Toulouse 2-0
Olympique de Marseille beat Toulouse 2-0 on Sunday (1st) at the Vélodrome in the ninth round of the French league, with goals from Amine Harit inside the first minute and Amine Gouiri on 25 minutes. It was their fourth win in five league matches. Marseille move to 15 points in sixth; Toulouse, on 10, are 11th.
Redação