Make that three former high-profile FC Barcelona players now on Inter Miami.

The MLS club will sign veteran defender Jordi Alba, reuniting him with Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets.

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas announced the move Tuesday, while also confirming Messi and Busquets will make their team debuts on Friday against Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup.

He will debut on Friday, Mas said of Messi. How much, when, what he does, that’s up to him and (coach Gerardo Tata Martino).

Messi and Busquets both participated in their first practice with Miami on Tuesday, three days after Messi officially signed a 2 1/2-year contract that will be worth between $50-60million per year.

Takeoff initiated

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With the Premier League making its return this weekend following September’s international break, we have a stacked schedule on the cards this weekend.

With eight top-flight showdowns on the cards, the duo of Manchester City and Liverpool will be looking to extend on their 100% start to proceedings.

So, for those of you looking to stick on a Saturday acca, we have taken a look some of the most intriguing Premier League betting markets that are available.

Saturday, September 14th
BST 12:30 Southampton vs Manchester United

While Manchester United might have made the decision to stick with Erik ten Hag over the summer, the former Ajax boss once again has a huge amount of pressure on his shoulders. Heading into September’s international break with an…

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers likened modern football to a “computer game” after claiming Daizen Maeda was sent off following a needless VAR intervention in his side’s 6-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid.

Maeda saw a yellow card upgraded to red following a VAR review midway through the first half at the Estadio Metropolitano, but Rodgers felt referee made the right call initially.

The Japanese attacker dangled a leg in a 50-50 challenge with Mario Hermoso, who hurt himself as he followed through.

Atleti on fire

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Celtic were already trailing to a deflected strike from Antoine Griezmann and Atletico took full advantage of the numerical superiority. Griezmann and Alvaro Morata both struck doubles, while…

Fernando Santos is confident Diogo Jota will be fully fit for Portugal s Euro 2020 campaign, despite the Liverpool forward s troublesome foot problem.

Jota sustained the injury in last week s 4-2 win over Manchester United  at Old Trafford – a game in which he scored – and has missed the Reds subsequent two games.

However, Klopp revealed on Tuesday that the 24-year-old has a small chance of returning for Liverpool s final match of the season at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

After naming him in Portugal s 26-man squad on Thursday for next month s rescheduled Euro 2020 tournament, Santos confirmed Jota is on course for a swift return to action.

The information I have is that he is clinically fit and that on the 27th he will start training with his…

Brighton have announced the signing of James Milner on a free transfer from Premier League rivals Liverpool.

The former England international has agreed a one-year contract at the Amex Stadium, with the option for a further 12 months.

Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi told his club’s website: “I’m very glad to welcome James to Brighton.

We re pleased to confirm that will join us on a one-year deal with a year’s option when his Liverpool contract expires on 30 June.

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— Brighton Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC)

“He’s an excellent addition for us and I’m sure he will help to bring us to an even higher level.”

Milner, who won 61 international caps between 2009 and 2016, began his career with Leeds and has also p…

Manchester United are reportedly considering Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi as a potential successor to Erik ten Hag, whose future is uncertain following a . The loss has sparked widespread criticism from former players and analysts, fueling speculation about Ten Hag s position. This article explores the possible outcomes.

Pressure Mounting on Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag s position at Manchester United looks increasingly uncertain after last weekend s home defeat to Tottenham, which left the team and fans frustrated. Former United players like Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand have openly criticized the team’s performance under Ten Hag, adding to the growing pressure on the manager, whose side continues to struggle with consistency.

Football, much like the wo…

Experienced Wolfsburg striker Ivica Olic is in doubt for Croatia s Euro 2012 campaign due to a thigh injury.

Olic, 32, picked up the problem during his team s 1-1 friendly draw against Norway on Sunday, and may not regain fitness in time for the tournament.

Croatia coach Slaven Bilic may now be forced to reconsider his attacking options ahead of their Euro 2012 opener against Republic of Ireland on June 10.

I cannot guarantee that Olic will play at the Euros, Croatia squad doctor Zoran Bahtijarevic told Sportske Novosti.

We did the first medical exam at the stadium in Oslo to check the flexibility of the muscle. It seemed fine, but he will undergo a complete scan on Monday in Munich.

I m an optimist. So far the medical evidence suggests he cou…

Erling Haaland is aiming to become a better all-round forward in the 2024-25 campaign after starting the season with a goal in Manchester City s 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Haaland put City ahead after 18 minutes at Stamford Bridge, taking in Bernardo Silva s pass and bursting between two challenges before clipping a neat finish over Robert Sanchez.

The Norwegian had previously started both of his Premier League campaigns with City by scoring a brace, against West Ham in 2022-23 and Burnley in 2023-24.

He is the sixth player to score his team s first goal in three different Premier League seasons and the second to do so for City, after David Silva (2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16).

Across the last three seasons, Haaland has also scored two more Premier League goals i…

Russell Martin wants to see his Southampton side replicate their performances against the Premier League’s biggest clubs when they face opponents closer to them in the table.

Following their return from the international break, the Saints face Everton and Wolves, but start by welcoming Leicester City to St. Mary s this Saturday.

Having watched his team go toe-to-toe with Arsenal in their last encounter, Martin is targeting the same approach in the upcoming games that he’s labelled “absolutely vital”.

“We’ve had Newcastle away; Manchester United at home, where for half an hour we’ve been outstanding; and here,” Martin said.

“Now we have to transfer that into the games that are going to really define our season, and we have three or four …

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has made continued progress his priority for 2015, beginning with Thursday s clash against Leicester City.

After pushing Manchester City all the way in last season s title race, Liverpool have struggled to live up to those standards in the first half of the current campaign.

Nevertheless, Rodgers remains delighted with his team s progress over the past 12 months and has called for more of the same next year.

As a year, it s been another one of progress, he said.  The beginning of this season wasn t quite what we wanted it to be, but over the course of 2014 we ve definitely made significant strides forward.

We ve been consistent in that we want to be a team based on high performance and, in the year, only two teams pick…