Also known as: MLS
Major League Soccer — U.S. professional football league featuring players including Lionel Messi, Kofi Sarkodie, Ronald Donkor, and Prince Osei Owusu, currently investigating Inter Miami over tampering allegations.
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… Owusu has now recorded 15 goal involvements — nine goals and six assists — in 14 league appearances this season, placing him joint-second in Major League Soccer for goal contributions. …
Prince Osei Owusu sends World Cup message with hat-trick heroics in MLS thrillerJoy Online
Argentina star Lionel Messi suffered an injury scare before the World Cup, requesting a substitution during Inter Miami’s Major League Soccer game on Sunday. …
Messi suffers injury scare before World CupJoy Online
Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25m (£18.5m) – more than double that of the North American league’s next-highest earner. …
Messi remains top MLS earner with salary of £18.5mJoy Online
Ghanaian striker Prince-Osei Owusu has been named CF Montréal’s Player of the Month for April following a string of standout performances in the Major League Soccer (MLS). …
Prince-Osei Owusu named CF Montréal Player of the Month for AprilJoy Online
… Debut patches have been used in US sports for several years and were introduced into Major League Soccer in 2024. …
World Cup debutants to wear collectable patches on shirtsColumbus Crew dismissed reserve team coach Federico Higuain after he refused to release a female referee's hand and made a sexist remark during an MLS Next Pro match. Higuain was sent off and suspended for two matches, but the Professional Soccer Referees Association criticized the league's response as insufficient.
24 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Columbus Crew dismissed reserve team coach Federico Higuain after he refused to release a female referee's hand and made a sexist remark during an MLS Next Pro match. Higuain was sent off and suspended for two matches, but the Professional Soccer Referees Association criticized the league's response as insufficient.
24 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The U.S. Embassy in Ghana used football to strengthen bilateral relations through its Sports Envoy programme, training nearly 300 female student-athletes and 50 coaches in leadership and sporting development across Tamale, Kumasi and Accra. The initiative featured former U.S. professional athletes including Women's National Team player Amy Griffin and MLS defender Kofi Sarkodie.
22 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
New York Red Bulls midfielder Ronald Donkor has received his first call-up to Ghana's national team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia, as well as a friendly against Morocco. The 21-year-old was selected by head coach Carlos Queiroz in a 24-man squad following impressive performances for the Red Bulls, where he has contributed two goals and four assists across all competitions this season.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in their 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup final at Nu Stadium in Florida, with Casemiro adding the second goal.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The U.S. Embassy in Ghana concluded a sports diplomacy programme that trained 50 coaches and 300 female student-athletes across Tamale, Kumasi, and Accra, featuring 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup champion Amy Griffin and former Major League Soccer player Kofi Sarkodie. The initiative focused on leadership development, team culture, and technical coaching skills for female athletes aged 12 to 18.
16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Sadiq has joined Colorado Rapids on a two-year contract from AZ Alkmaar. The 26-year-old scored 18 goals and provided seven assists during his time with AZ and was named to the Eredivisie Team of the Month in September 2024.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Major League Soccer is reviewing a tampering allegation against Inter Miami after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 34, from Manchester United on a deal running to the end of 2027 with an option to extend to June 2029. The investigation concerns discovery rights, which gave LA Galaxy first refusal to sign Casemiro, though Inter Miami and the Galaxy have reached a settlement pending the tampering review's conclusion.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Major League Soccer is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed 34-year-old Brazil midfielder Casemiro from Manchester United on a deal running to the end of 2027, with an option to extend until June 2029. The investigation concerns Inter Miami's acquisition of Casemiro's discovery rights from LA Galaxy, an MLS regulation that gives a specific club first refusal over a player.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
During the World Cup in the US, former England captain David Beckham has dominated off-the-pitch marketing, fronting advertising campaigns for 11 brands including McDonald's, Major League Soccer, and Bank of America. Marketing experts attribute his prominence to his broad appeal across demographics and his authentic, down-to-earth persona that translates across football, fashion, entertainment, and business.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian forward Prince Osei Owusu has denied allegations circulating on social media that he was dropped from the Black Stars after refusing to give the Ghana Football Association a percentage of his appearance fee and bonuses. Sources close to the CF Montréal striker told JoySports that Owusu does not know the woman who made the claims and has disassociated himself from the allegations.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Forbes' annual list values Real Madrid as football's most valuable club at $9.5bn, with Barcelona second at $7.5bn and Manchester United third at $7.2bn. The Premier League has the most clubs in the top 30 with 11 sides.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana forward Prince Osei Owusu scored a hat-trick and provided an assist as CF Montréal drew 4-4 with D.C. United on Saturday. The performance took his tally to 26 goals for Montreal, making him the club's fourth-highest all-time scorer and surpassing Didier Drogba's record of 23 goals.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina star Lionel Messi was substituted in the 73rd minute of Inter Miami's game on Sunday after clutching his left leg, though coach Guillermo Hoyos said the move was precautionary due to wet pitch conditions and fatigue rather than a confirmed injury. Messi, who has not formally confirmed his participation, is widely expected to play in his record-equalling sixth World Cup appearance, with Argentina's squad due to be named next week.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that CF Montréal captain Prince-Osei Owusu, 29, deserves selection for Ghana's 2026 World Cup squad, citing his current form (six goals and five assists in 11 MLS league matches), leadership qualities, and tactical profile that could address the Black Stars' attacking consistency issues.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25m following a contract extension with Inter Miami signed in October, more than double that of the league's next-highest earner.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian striker Prince-Osei Owusu earned CF Montréal's Player of the Month award for April after registering two goals and three assists in four league appearances. The 29-year-old captain has recorded 11 direct goal involvements in 11 league matches this season and recently received his maiden Ghana national team call-up for the Kirin Cup tournament in November 2025.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA will introduce debut patches on players' shirts at the 2026 World Cup, which will be removed after a player's first appearance and turned into collectable Topps trading cards as part of a new licensing deal with Fanatics replacing Panini from 2031.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →