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Lionel Messi Scores On Return As Inter Miami Defeat Philadelphia Union

Lionel Messi returned to action for Inter Miami after his injury layoff and scored just two minutes after entering as a second-half substitute in his team's 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday. Messi had missed Argentina's World Cup qualifiers in South America during the recent international window after picking up an adductor strain in Miami's most recent Major League Soccer game, a 2-1 win at Atlanta on March 16. Finnish winger Robert Taylor had put Miami ahead in the 23rd minute, slotting home a low pass from Benjamin Cremaschi after Jordi Alba had broken down the left flank.

On Equalling Cristiano Ronaldo's Goal Record At Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe Says, "We Have To..."

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said it was special to match Cristiano Ronaldo's first season tally of 33 goals for Los Blancos after netting a brace on Saturday against Leganes in La Liga. Mbappe's double took him to 33 strikes in 44 appearances across all competitions, the same number of goals as his idol managed in the 2009-10 campaign. Ronaldo, who joined from Manchester United, went on to become Real Madrid's all-time top scorer with 450 goals. "It's very special... to have the same number of goals as Cristiano is always good," Mbappe told Real Madrid TV.

Kylian Mbappe Fires Real Madrid Level With Barcelona As Atletico Bid Crumbles

Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Leganes 3-2 on Saturday, pulling level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti's side won an entertaining game at the Santiago Bernabeu to put pressure on their bitter rivals, who host Girona in a Catalan derby on Sunday. Mbappe put Los Blancos ahead from the penalty spot but goals from Diego Garcia and Dani Raba sent the relegation-battling minnows ahead before the break. Jude Bellingham levelled for Madrid early in the second half before Mbappe whipped home a free-kick to claim three points for the champions.

Amad, Ibrahimovic and Ronaldo - Top 10 Manchester United signings since Sir Alex Ferguson retired

It has been six years since Manchester United hosted a Player of the Year awards dinner at Old Trafford. The Sir Matt Busby Statue can remain in its current abode.

Southern Counties East League round-up: Title setback for VCD at Tunbridge Wells, defeat for new Lordswood management team and Stansfield win relegation six-pointer

VCD’s title hopes suffered a setback when they were held to a third successive draw in the Southern Counties East Premier Division.

Atletico Madrid Suffer Yet Another Jolt In La Liga Title Race, Now 6 Points Behind Barcelona

Atletico Madrid's slim Spanish title hopes faded further with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Espanyol on Saturday in La Liga. Javi Puado earned the Catalan side a point with a penalty after Cesar Azpilicueta put the visitors ahead, leaving the Rojiblancos six points behind league leaders Barcelona despite having played an extra match. Barcelona host Girona on Sunday in a Catalan derby, while Real Madrid, second and three points ahead of Atletico, welcome Leganes later Saturday. "Two points escaped, two important ones, I don't know why this is happening to us," Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak told Movistar.

Bayern Munich Survive St. Pauli Scare, Stay On Course For Bundesliga Title Win

Leroy Sane spared Bayern Munich's blushes with two second-half goals on Saturday, as the Bundesliga leaders beat relegation-threatened St. Pauli 3-2 to stay six points clear at the top of the table. Sane settled Bayern's nerves after an uneasy first half, as Vincent Kompany's side struggled once again against weaker opposition. "It was a bit tight at the end, but we are really happy to have got the three points," Sane told Sky.

Leeds United Suffer Big Dent In Premier League Promotion Hunt, Drop Points vs Burnley

Leeds suffered a blow in their bid to win promotion to the Premier League as Swansea snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw at Elland Road on Saturday. Daniel Farke's side were unable to respond after being knocked off top spot by Sheffield United's win over Coventry on Friday. With the battle for automatic promotion via a top two finish in the Championship growing more tense by the week, Leeds had made the perfect start when Brenden Aaronson bundled the ball home inside a minute. Swansea were handed a chance to level in the 14th minute, only for Illan Meslier to turn Josh Tymon's penalty behind.

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Lionel Messi Scores On Return As Inter Miami Defeat Philadelphia Union

On Equalling Cristiano Ronaldo's Goal Record At Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe Says, "We Have To..."

Kylian Mbappe Fires Real Madrid Level With Barcelona As Atletico Bid Crumbles

Amad, Ibrahimovic and Ronaldo - Top 10 Manchester United signings since Sir Alex Ferguson retired

Southern Counties East League round-up: Title setback for VCD at Tunbridge Wells, defeat for new Lordswood management team and Stansfield win relegation six-pointer

Atletico Madrid Suffer Yet Another Jolt In La Liga Title Race, Now 6 Points Behind Barcelona

Bayern Munich Survive St. Pauli Scare, Stay On Course For Bundesliga Title Win

Leeds United Suffer Big Dent In Premier League Promotion Hunt, Drop Points vs Burnley