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“SRH spend a lot of time and effort and a lot of money into this brand of cricket and we owe it to them,” Heinrich Klaasen says

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What makes Klaasen so dangerous?

A lot of “individualistic pride”, the eagerness to perform for family and franchise, and end Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH’s) disappointing IPL 2025 on a high were the catalysts for Heinrich Klaasen’s unbeaten 39-ball 105 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday evening.Klaasen smashed seven fours and nine sixes in the joint-third-fastest century in IPL history, propelling SRH to a towering 278 for 3. In reply, KKR were bowled out for 168 in 18.4 overs.”I want to thank my family, and the franchise,” Klaasen said after his innings. “They [SRH] spend a lot of time and effort and a lot of money into this brand of cricket and we owe it to them to step up to the plate and dish out good performances.Related

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“The franchise puts a lot of money into this. They’ve been around for 13, 14 years. And for us, we had a bad start to middle of the competition and it just didn’t look well on the field. For us to turn it around… and we’ve played brilliant cricket over the last three and a half games. And to just give back to them as well.”Klaasen struck at 172.69 in IPL 2025 and has had plenty of starts in the 14 innings, but has only managed a fifty and a hundred. He still finished the season as SRH’s highest run-scorer with 487 runs. Was there anything different about his approach on Sunday evening?”Not trying to hit every ball for six,” Klaasen said. “I think that’s where I went wrong this season. Hitting the hard length. [Sunil] Narine had a spell there that it was quite difficult to get away and I had to improvise a little bit. So, sticking to your hard length, mix it up and just play with his length is quite important.”It’s been a long season of disappointment and sometimes against your processes. Luckily, I stuck to it and finally I’ve got a little bit of reward tonight.”Heinrich Klaasen celebrates after hitting a 37-ball century•BCCI

Klaasen was particularly good on the pull, which has been a standout feature of his career. It is a shot that has given Klaasen a lot of success but also some grief.”I’ve worked a lot on it,” Klaasen said. “It’s been getting me out a couple of times now. So I had to spend a lot of time in the nets getting it right. Just making sure I’m picking the right length. Sometimes I challenge myself too much. But it’s all part of growing and learning. What you can do and what you can’t do.”Klaasen came in at No. 3 on Sunday but has also batted at Nos. 4, 5 and 6 this season. What, according to him, is his ideal entry point?”Look, I’m a big situation player,” Klaasen said. “That’s the whole idea in the dugout as well. Sometimes it works out that you lose that wicket just off the powerplay or the back end of the powerplay and then I can go in. So it’s normally around that fifth or sixth over or just after the powerplay. That’s ideally when I want to go in. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn’t. I’ve still got to do the job.”

Goal looks at the impressive list of names that will go down as 'nearly' signings for the departing Frenchman

Arsene Wenger signed the likes of Thierry Henry, Robert Pires and Patrick Vieira for Arsenal, but equally regrets missing out on a number of football's biggest stars. Here, Goal has taken a look at who the Frenchman famously missed out on luring to the Gunners…

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  ANGEL DI MARIA

  If Di Maria had moved to England when he was younger he may have flourished, unlike his time at Manchester United. Arsene Wenger revealed that work permit issues halted a potential transfer to north London:

  "We had identified Di Maria when he was 17. We wanted him to come here but he went to Portugal and from Portugal he went to Spain. Why? Because he could not get a work permit."

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• LIONEL MESSI

  What could have been at Arsenal.

  Wenger attempted to sign a young Leo Messi but couldn't tempt him away from Barca:

  "It's true, it's just that he [Messi] didn't want to move. In the end, he was comfortable at Barcelona.”

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  CRISTIANO RONALDO

  Completing the set, Wenger revealed that he missed out on signing Messi's only true rival for the title of best player in the world:

  "My biggest regret? I was so close to signing Cristiano Ronaldo… that of course still hurts today."

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  PAUL POGBA

  When Paul Pogba was allowed to leave Man Utd on a free transfer, Wenger wanted to sign him.

  The midfielder would undoubtedly have been an ideal fit, being a young fellow Frenchman.

  "We were interested in him. We tried to get him to come here. But he very quickly signed for Juventus."

With the Gunners seeking a new face to lead them out of the mire, Goal takes a look at the possibilities

Arsenal are weighing up the options following their decision to sack Unai Emery and there are plenty of potential candidates for the role of Gunners head coach.

While Emery managed to get Arsenal to the Europa League final, the Spaniard struggled to make any sort of meaningful impact on the club's league standing and they missed out on Champions League football.

Propelling the north London outfit back up the Premier League table will be the task that awaits Emery's successor – a considerable undertaking, no doubt, but there are coaches out there up to the task. 

Goal takes a look at the candidates who could be in line to be the next Arsenal manager as well as the early odds that they will be appointed.

• Freddie Ljungberg

  An Arsenal favourite, Freddie Ljungberg has been told to steady the ship as interim head coach following Emery's departure.

  While that's initially a short-term brief, he would do his chances of earning the job on a permanent basis no harm if he can put the right results on the board.

  Indeed, on taking the reins, the Swede tweeted: "However long I oversee Arsenal for I will give everything I have to put smiles on faces again.

  "We have a busy few weeks ahead and the team needs your support. Let’s get to work!"

  Odds: 6/1

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  Brendan Rodgers

  Brendan Rodgers has been linked with the Arsenal job in the past and his recent successes with Leicester City have seen his name dropped into the mix once again.

  However, the Irishman appears to have poured cold water on the speculation by emphasising his commitment to the challenge he is currently undertaking.

  “There’s always a number of names," Rodgers told reporters. 

  "We’re at the beginning of something here. My relationship with the people here and the players is very strong. We think we are starting something exciting."

  Despite Rodgers' comments, it's well known that actors in the world of football are always capable of producing a surprise U-turn!

  Odds: 12/1

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  Marcelino

  Arsenal could well look to Spain again for the solution to their managerial woes and Goal has learned that the Gunners have made contact with former Valencia boss Marcelino.

  Recently dismissed from his post, Marcelino led Los Che to a Copa del Rey trophy in 2018-19 by beating Barcelona in the final.

  As well as coaching Valencia, Marcelino spent time at the helm of Villarreal, keeping them at the top end of La Liga and reaching the Europa League semi-finals in 2015-16.

  He has also managed Real Zaragoza and Sevilla, but his experience with both clubs was forgettable.

  Odds: 18/1

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  Mauricio Pochettino

  He couldn't, surely?

  Mauricio Pochettino has been touted as a possible replacement for Emery ever since the Argentine's dismissal by Tottenham and it would certainly divide opinion if he were to get the job.

  Pochettino worked wonders at Spurs and was the man who inspired them to surpass their north London rivals in recent years, so it would be something of a bittersweet appointment.

  However, his previous pronouncements on the matter – saying he'd rather "work on [his] farm in Argentina" – suggest that it's unlikely. 

  Odds: 16/1

Goal takes a look at the top 10 players who boast the biggest overall price tags in football

Combined transfer fees are a fascinating gauge of a player's value as it provides some insight into what clubs have been willing to pay for an individual during their career.

The world-record transfer of Neymar from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was something of a watershed moment in football, with transfers now regularly breaching the hundred million mark.

Since that point, the top 10 players with the biggest combined transfer fees have been in a state of flux, with a number of clubs forking out eye-watering amounts of money for marquee signings.

As you can imagine, however, the footballers who are considered the best (as well as being willing to change team) make up the list. Goal takes a look.

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  1James Rodriguez | €140m

  He may have joined Everton on a free transfer, but James Rodriguez still boasts one of the biggest numbers when it comes to combined transfer fees. Porto, Monaco and, most notably, Real Madrid paid millions for the Colombian playmaker.

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  2Gonzalo Higuain | €140m

  At Real Madrid, Gonzalo Higuain evolved into one of the most feared strikers in the world and that reputation made sure that clubs were happy to pay big money for his talent. While Madrid landed him from River for a relatively modest price, Napoli and Juventus parted with €40 million and €90 million respectively for 'El Pipita'.

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  3Ousmane Dembele | €160m

  Ousmane Dembele was the first major 100 million-plus transfer to follow the record-breaking Neymar deal in 2017, with Barcelona agreeing to sign him from Borussia Dortmund in a €145 million transaction. It is that deal which sees the France international among the top 10 players with the biggest combined transfer fees, adding on to the relatively modest €15 million paid to Rennes by Dortmund in 2016.

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  4Zlatan Ibrahimovic | €160m

  One of the greatest strikers in football history, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has played for a number of the sport's institution clubs, including Ajax, Barcelona, AC Milan and Manchester United among others. While he moved on free transfers towards the end of his career, Ibrahimovic will happily revel in the fact that his ability has convinced so many clubs to part with significant sums of money. The biggest fee ever paid for the Swede was the €70 million Barca paid to Inter in 2009.

The iconic game has changed in many ways over the years, including its packaging

Some of the best players in football history have seen their faces adorn the cover of the FIFA video game series.

In recent years, Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have joined a roll of honour that includes Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry and Wayne Rooney. There have been some cult heroes too, including David Ginola and Paul Scholes.

GOAL takes a look at the legendary and unexpected players to have featured on the cover down the years…

• FIFA International Soccer (1993)

  David Platt and Piotr Swierczewski

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• FIFA Soccer 1995 (1994)

  Erik Thorstvedt

• FIFA Soccer 1996 (1995)

  Andy Legg and Ioan Sabau

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The Gunners return to European action on Thursday, but there is an argument to say they should drop out of the competition as soon as possible

Arsenal can take a breather from the trials and tribulations of the Premier League title race this week as they switch their attention to Europe and a meeting with Sporting C.P. on Thursday.

It feels like an age since Mikel Arteta’s side ended their victorious Europa League group-stage campaign with a 1-0 win against FC Zurich back in November.

Since then, the focus has been on the club’s unexpected title bid in the Premier League, one that currently sees the Gunners lead the way by five points over Manchester City following Saturday’s thrilling victory against Bournemouth.

So the return of European football brings new challenges for Arteta, who must now decide how best to balance his squad’s workload with three defining months of a potentially historic campaign remaining.

But is the Europa League worth the risk? Do the potential negatives outweigh the positives for Arsenal this season?

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  PROS: Kiwior to get much needed game time

  Surely we will get to see Jakub Kiwior in action for the first time on Thursday following his £20 million ($24m) January move from Spezia.

  The centre-back has had to bide his time since his big-money move at the start of the year, with Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba the undoubted first choice pairing at centre-back.

  But both are expected to be rested in Lisbon ahead of Sunday’s trip to Fulham in the Premier League, so Kiwior should get his chance to impress, potentially alongside Rob Holding.

  The last couple of months would have been good for the Poland international in terms of settling in and adjusting to his new surroundings. But he is a footballer, so he will want to play, and as yet he has not even clocked up a single minute in an Arsenal shirt.

  So Thursday and the rest of the Europa League campaign will be a big opportunity for him to impress and stake his claim for next season.

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  CONS: The injury risk

  While Arteta will no doubt shuffle his pack in the Europa League, he will still have to give minutes to his main senior stars, especially if Arsenal go deep into the knockout rounds.

  Even on Thursday, the likes of Granit Xhaka and Gabriel Martinelli are expected to feature – and that will understandably leave a lot of fans nervous with so much still at stake in the Premier League.

  During Arsenal’s recent Europa League campaigns, it has always been viewed as the club’s best route back into the Champions League. But given where they are this season, Champions League football already feels all-but secured for next season thanks to their remarkable domestic form since the start of the campaign.

  So in that regard, it does feel like a risk to use players that will be integral to Arsenal’s chances of winning the Premier League. 

  An injury to Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard or Thomas Partey, for example, would be a hammer blow to the club’s hopes of going on to win the Premier League for the first time since 2004.

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  PROS: Bringing players in from the cold

  It’s been clear for some time now that Arteta has his favourites in the squad. That is not to say he treats them better than other players he has at his disposal. It’s just that almost everyone could correctly predict his starting XI for a Premier League match should he have every member of his squad available.

  And a lot of Arsenal’s success this season has been built on that continuity. It has been a major plus for them.

  But on the downside, it will have left some players, like Kieran Tierney for example, feeling slightly unwanted. 

  Not so long ago, Tierney was being tipped as Arsenal’s next captain, but now he has to make do with the odd minute here and there due to the form of Oleksandr Zinchenko.

  The Europa League, then, will give Arteta the chance to give players like Tierney, Kiwior, Holding, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Jorginho and Matt Turner the game time they need to really feel part of the group.

  It will also give Emile Smith Rowe valuable minutes as he continues to step up his workload following his return from injury

  And that could all be crucial not just to the Europa League campaign, but the Premier League as well.

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  CONS: The fatigue issue

  Since November, Arsenal have basically only had to concentrate on the Premier League.

  There has been the odd cup game, but early exits in both domestic competitions ensured fixture congestion was not really ever an issue.

  Should Arsenal go deep into the Europa League, however, that will change and fatigue within his squad will become a problem that Arteta has to deal with.

  It’s not just the extra games, but the travel as well. The combination of both will put a strain on the squad that it hasn’t really had to deal with so far this season.

GOAL selects the greatest players produced at one of the world's most famous talent factories

Arsenal’s ability to develop players is up there with the very best Europe has had to offer. From Liam Brady to Bukayo Saka, the Gunners have a long and rich history of bringing talent through who have gone on to make a major mark in the footballing world.

Arsenal may have brought in top talent from across the globe over the years, but their squads have always also had a sprinkling of homegrown players who have played key roles in the club’s success.

Ahead of their current crop of Hale End wonderkids contesting the FA Youth Cup final on Tuesday, GOAL takes a look at some of the finest players produced by one of the game's great talent factories…

• Liam Brady

  One of the most talented players ever to wear the Arsenal shirt.

  Brady joined as a 15-year-old and spent a couple of years in the youth system before getting his chance in the first-team at 17.

  The Irishman spent seven years with the Gunners, making more than 300 appearances – winning the FA Cup in 1979.

  Brady then moved to Juventus in 1980 and spent seven years in Italy, enjoying spells with Sampdoria, Inter Milan and Ascoli.

  He returned to England in 1987, seeing out his playing days with West Ham.

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• David O’Leary

  Arsenal’s record appearance-maker.

  He signed as an apprentice in 1973 and made his senior debut two years later.

  O’Leary went on to make 722 appearances before joining Leeds United in 1993.

  The Republic of Ireland international won two league titles at Arsenal, as well as two FA Cups and two League Cups.

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  David Rocastle

  A homegrown hero.

  There are few players as popular at Arsenal as David Rocastle.

  The exciting midfielder tragically passed away from cancer aged just 33, but not before he had written his name into Arsenal folklore with his incredible talent and fearsome tenacity.

  Rocastle was a sensation in north London and his name is still sung by fans to this day.

  He joined the youth set-up in 1982 and made his senior debut three years later. Rocastle went on to win two league titles and one League Cup with the club before being sold to Leeds United in 1991.

  He has spells with Manchester City and Chelsea before moving to Malaysia. 

  Rocastle passed away on March 31, 2001 after a battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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  Michael Thomas

  Scorer of arguably the most famous goal in Arsenal’s history.

  Thomas, who joined the club as a school boy in 1982, ensured his legendary status when he scored the last minute goal at Anfield to win Arsenal the league title at Liverpool’s expense on the final day of the 1988-89 season.

  The midfielder added another league title to his honours list in 1991 before moving to Liverpool, where he won the FA Cup in 1992, scoring the opening goal in the final against Sunderland.

  Thomas then held a spell in Portugal with Benfica before ending his career with Wimbledon.

How to watch USWNT vs Ireland Women international friendly in the UK, US, and India, as well as kick-off time and team news.

The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) will face Ireland Women again in an international friendly at the CityPark on Tuesday.

💻 Watch USWNT vs Ireland live on Fubo today!

💻 Watch USWNT vs Ireland live on Sling TV today!

The USWNT, who is a winner of the 2023 SheBelieves Cup, will face Ireland in the second and final of the two international friendlies that were scheduled for this break as part of its preparation for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup in July.

Ireland secured its first-ever ticket to the Women's World Cup after defeating Scotland in the qualifying playoff final, thanks to a goal from forward Amber Barrett.

Ireland has been drawn in Group B at the World Cup, along with Australia, Canada, and Nigeria. After confirming World Cup qualification, Ireland played a friendly against China in February and it ended in a goalless draw.

GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S., UK and India as well as how to stream live online.

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  Kick-off time

  Game:	USWNT vs Ireland Women
  Date:	April 11, 2023
  Kick-off:	7:30pm EDT, 12:30am BST, 5am IST (April 12)
  Venue:	CityPark

  The international friendly is scheduled for April 11, 2023, at CityPark.

  It will kick off at 7:30pm EDT in the US (April 11), 12:30am BST in the UK, and 5am in India. (April 12)

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  How to watch USWNT vs Ireland Women online – TV channels & live streams

  TV channels & streaming options

  Country	TV channel	Live stream
  U.S.	Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO	Fubo, Sling TV, Peacock, HBO Max
  UK	N/A	N/A
  India	N/A	N/A

  In the United States (US), the game will be watched on Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, Fubo,Sling TV, and Peacock.

  In the United Kingdom (UK) and India it will not be broadcasted.

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  Team news & squads

  USWNT team news

  Head coach Vlatko Andonovski has a 23-member roster to choose from for the international friendly against Ireland. 21 out of the 23 players were also part of the squad that won the 2023 SheBelieves Cup.

  During the first half of the team's fixture against the same opponents on April 8, forward Mallory Swanson had to be taken off due to a torn patella tendon in her left knee.

  As a result, 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson has been selected as her replacement.

  Position	Players
  Goalkeepers	Franch, Murphy, Naeher.
  Defenders	Cook, Davidson, Fox, Dunn, Girma, Huerta, Krueger, O'Hara, Sauerbrunn, Sonnett.
  Midfielders	Ertz, Horan, Kornieck, Lavelle, Mewis, Sanchez, Sullivan.
  Forwards	Hatch, Morgan, Rodman, Smith, Thompson, Williams.

  Ireland Women team news

  Ireland boss Vera Pauw has conceded that the starting lineup will undergo changes as her team takes on USWNT for the second time in three days.

  The head coach has said: "We will make some changes with both Aoife Mannion and Sinead Farrelly not starting this game due to injury prevention as we need to protect them because of their limited gametime at club level."

  Ireland has a mix of youth and experience in their squad. Aine O’Gorman, Louise Quinn, and O’Sullivan are the veterans with a wealth of experience, while there are also three uncapped players in the squad in goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse, forward Alannah McEvoy and defender Tara O'Hanlon.

  Position	Players
  Goalkeepers	Brosnan, Moloney, Walsh, Whitehouse.
  Defenders	Scott, Stapleton, Quinn, Caldwell, O'Riordan, Nolan, O'Hanlon, O'Gorman.
  Midfielders	McCabe, O'Sullivan, Connolly, Finn, Littlejohn, Quinn, Grant, McLaughlin
  Forwards	Payne, Larkin, Barrett, Carusa, Sheva, McEvoy.

  Head-to-head record

  Date	Result	Competition
  April 2022	United States 2-0 Ireland	Friendly
  August 2019	United States 3-0 Ireland	Friendly
  January 2016	United States 5-0 Ireland	Friendly
  May 2015	United States 3-0 Ireland	Friendly
  December 2012	United States 2-0 Ireland	Friendly

  United States and Ireland have faced each other in friendly fixtures over the years, and the USWNT have been victorious in all the last five head-to-head clashes.

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  Useful links

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  • Live soccer on TV in the U.S.

  • Ireland Women team page

Here's everything you need to know about Inter Miami after Lionel Messi confirmed he is joining the David Beckham-owned MLS club in July.

Regarded by many as the best player in history, Lionel Messi has revealed his intentions to join Inter Miami and compete in the Major League Soccer (MLS).

It will be South Beach, not Saudi Arabia, where Messi will showcase his talents for the rest of 2023, with the Argentine leaving life in Europe behind having achieved legendary status at Barcelona before his two-year spell at Paris Saint-Germain.

Inter Miami is one of the newer clubs to have appeared in MLS, with their first playing season having taken place just three years ago in 2020. There may be a lot of unknowns about the Herons for Messi and his legion of supporters across the globe, so we're here to help.

GOAL brings to you everything you need to know about Messi's next club!

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  What competitions do Inter Miami compete in?

  Inter Miami currently participate inMajor League Soccer in the United States. The league serves as the top flight for a combination of teams from the United States and Canada. There are 29 teams participating in the league divided into the Eastern and Western Conferences. Inter Miami are part of the Eastern Conference as the club is situated in Florida on the eastern coast of the USA.

  The 'Herons' also participate in the U.S Open Cup, which is the national cup competition for the clubs from MLS and the second tier, the USL Championship.

  Miami, as of June 8, 2023, are still in the competition having booked their place in the semi-final of the cup after a win against USL Championship side, Birmingham Legion.

  In July, Messi's new club will also participate in the third edition of the Leagues Cup, an annual tournament that brings together teams from MLS and Liga MX, the top professional soccer league in Mexico. This inter-league competition is scheduled to take place from July 21 to August 19, 2023 and could well be the setting for the Argentine's highly-anticipated Miami debut.

  Messi’s new club could also potentially qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup next season, if they win the US Open Cup. The CONCACAF Champions Cup is the continental competition between clubs in the CONCACAF region and, in MLS, the MLS Cup winners and the respective leaders of the two conferences from the previous season receive a direct berth alongside the winner of the U.S. Open Cup.

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  Get to know Messi's new team-mates

  Inter Miami's most well-known player before the signing of Messi was his compatriot, Gonzalo Higuain. However, at the end of the 2022 season, the former Juventus and Chelsea forward decided to call time on his illustrious career.

  While there have been rumours in the air about David Beckham's club also looking to target some of Messi's former team-mates, including Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Angel Di Maria, it remains to be seen who will actually join the Argentine on his Miami quest.

  The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner will, however, join forces with Josef Martinez, who holds the record as the most decorated single-season player in MLS history by winning the League MVP, All-Star Game MVP, Golden Boot, and MLS Cup Final MVP.

  He will also join fellow Argentines Franco Negri and Nicolas Stefanelli, former Newcastle full-back DeAndre Yedlin and ex-Wolves man, Leonardo Campana.

  Despite his father's departure as manager, Phil Neville's son Harvey Neville is also still on Miami's books.

  Inter Miami squad in full

  Position	Players
  Goalkeepers	Callender, Marsman
  Defenders	Negri, McVey, Yedlin, Kryvtsov, Sailor
  Midfielders	Mota, Gregore, Pizarro, Ulloa, Jean, Duke, Cremaschi, Neville, Duke
  Forwards	Martinez, Lassiter, Campana

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  What trophies have Inter Miami won?

  Although Inter Miami was formed as a club in 2018, they only started playing in 2020 and have failed to win a trophy in their short life so far. However, in 2022, the Herons did make an appearance in the MLS Playoffs, albeit losing in the first round against a dominant New York City FC.

  As for the U.S. Open Cup, the South Florida club only reached the quarter-final once, back in 2022. However, they are currently in the semi-final of the 2023 US Open Cup, which could represent their first proper chance of silverware, with Messi leading the charge.

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  What kit do they wear?

  Inter Miami's brand colours since their inception have been pink and black. The colour theory has been followed by their home and away kits, with the home jersey pink in color with black accents that pop out through the contrast. Their away offering, meanwhile, follows the opposite combination, with black being the major colour with classy pink accents.

  It's not yet been confirmed what number Messi will be given upon his arrival in Miami, although with the No.10 shirt vacant, it would be a huge surprise to see him take anything other than the iconic number he's worn for much of his professional career.

After 'El Mago' announced his retirement from football, GOAL looks back on the best moments of his magical decade at the Etihad Stadium

David Silva's wondrous career has come to a sad end due to a devastating knee injury, forcing the Spaniard to retire a year ahead of schedule. He bids farewell to the game after a storybook career which saw him lift countless trophies, including a European Championship and a World Cup.

Manchester City were lucky that he spent his best days at the Etihad Stadium, inspiring the Blues to four Premier League titles, two FA Cups and five League Cups. Along with Yaya Toure, Vincent Kompany, Joe Hart and Sergio Aguero, Silva set City on the path to world domination and deservedly has his own statue outside the club's ground.

GOAL looks back at the glorious career of 'El Mago', picking out the top 10 moments of his magical reign in Manchester…

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  10Forgotten yet crucial goal against QPR

  Most people have forgotten that City actually beat QPR 3-2 twice in the title-winning season. The dramatic final day of the season and Aguero's 94th-minute winner has naturally overshadowed the other match, at Loftus Road, but it was no less crucial.

  Silva played a vital role in the comeback victory. With the match finely balanced at 1-1, the Spaniard fired City in front with a touch of class, bringing a cross from Edin Dzeko out of his feet and away from his two markers in the six-yard box before rifling home from close range.

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  9Farewell goal against Bournemouth

  The final few weeks of the 2019-20 season were like a farewell tour for Silva, and the big shame is that City fans were not able to watch his swansong in person due to coronavirus restrictions.

  But he bowed out in typical fashion with an exquisite goal against Bournemouth in the penultimate home game of the season. It was a splendid free-kick, curling over the wall and bouncing off the crossbar into the net to set City on their way to a 2-1 win.

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  8FA Cup final goal at last

  Silva had done almost everything for City apart from make his mark in an FA Cup final. In the 2011 showpiece against Stoke City, he missed a clear chance to score, while the 2013 final was a total disaster as City were beaten by soon-to-be-relegated Wigan Athletic.

  The Spaniard made it third time lucky by firing in City's opening goal in the 2019 final against Watford, though, burying a half-volley after a knockdown by Raheem Sterling in the area.

  The goal set City on their way to a 6-0 hammering, the biggest scoreline in an FA Cup final for 116 years.

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  7Scrappy yet vital goal against Arsenal

  It was far from Silva's best goal but it is among his most important. Not every goal has to be a work of art, sometimes you just need to be in the right place at the right time. And that's what Silva did in a tight match against Arsenal in 2011 to snatch a 1-0 win.

  In a reversal of usual roles, Mario Balotelli weaved his way down the left wing and took on a defender before sending a shot across goal. Wojciech Szczesny parried it into the air, but Silva was there to slide in and knock the ball in from a couple of yards out.

  When City were locked in their breath-taking title race with United later in the season, every point counted, and this scrappy finish was just as crucial in City winning the title as Aguero's strike against QPR.