Also known as: MLS
Major League Soccer — North American professional football league investigating Inter Miami's Casemiro signing and featuring Ghanaian players including Prince Osei Owusu and Lionel Messi.
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… 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 shirtsGhanaian 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 →
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 →