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Messi Scores First Goal of 2025 as Inter Miami Beats Kansas City

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12 months ago

February 20, 2025

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Lionel Messi kicked off 2025 in style, scoring his first goal of the year in his first official match with Inter Miami.

The Argentine captain led his team to a 1-0 victory over Kansas City in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup clash early Thursday morning, Nigerian time.

Playing at Children’s Mercy Park, Messi found the net in the 56th minute, securing a crucial advantage for Inter Miami ahead of the return leg. The second leg is set for Wednesday, February 26, at Chase Stadium.

With this goal, Messi reached an incredible 851 career goals. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will now shift focus to Inter Miami’s upcoming MLS game against New York City on Sunday.

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‘He Brings a Different Quality’ — Frank Lampard Praises Onyeka

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23 hours ago

February 7, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard, speaks on team player and states how the player’s stance will help the team get into the Premier League.

The player is revealed to be Onyeka who he spoke about in the recent interview.

“He brings a different quality and probably a different profile to the midfield players we have.

“As I say, the profile is slightly different and I think that helps us in terms of the options and the competition in the middle of the park for us.”

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Arteta Confirms Saka’s Recovery, Gives Update on Martin and Jurrien

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2 days ago

February 6, 2026

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Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta, after their last match, shares an update on the injured team members after their last match.

He shared an update on Saka and stated that he is doing better after going through a hip injury. “His hip is improving a lot. Hopefully, he’ll be ready soon.”

He added about the other team members: “Martin is getting better and will be back in a few days, and Jurrien is fit for the weekend.”

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“We’re Still Waiting” — Alex Iwobi Opens Up on Nigeria’s World Cup Chances

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2 days ago

February 6, 2026

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Super Eagles footballer, Alex Iwobi, speaks on the World Cup and reveals their hope to play in the 2026 World Cup.

He shared that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is hopeful about hearing from them after they submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

“I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have in your career, a memorable moment. But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been.”