Without Lionel Messi, Inter Miami loses 2-1 to Houston in US Open Cup final
Lionel Messi was not on Inter Miamiโs roster for the U.S. Open Cup final against Houston on Wednesday night, marking the fourth match for club and country that heโs missed in recent weeks while dealing with some sort of leg issue.
AP Interview: Sergiรฑo Dest says 'it is my time' at Barcelona
(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)BARCELONA โ Amid the turmoil at Barcelona, United States defender Sergiรฑo Dest has found his patch to flourish. The former Ajax player arrived in the aftermath of Barcelonaโs devastating 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League in August. Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman immediately put him to work filling in for injured fullbacks on both sides of the teamโs defense. So that is why I chose Barรงa,โ Dest said about becoming the first American player to sign for Barcelonaโs senior club in early October. โI just worry about the team, and making sure we win the league and the Champions League,โ Dest said.
Spanish league to file charges against fan who invaded field
A supporter invades the pitch during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Mallorca and FC Barcelona at Son Moix Stadium in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Saturday, June 13, 2020. With virtual crowds, daily matches and lots of testing for the coronavirus, soccer is coming back to Spain. The Spanish league resumes this week more than three months after it was suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Francisco Ubilla)MADRID The Spanish league said Sunday it will file criminal charges against the fan who ran onto the field during Barcelonas match at Mallorca. The Mundo Deportivo sports daily said the fan is of French origin but has lived in Mallorca his whole life.