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The 2026 MLS season creeps closer towards the 2026 World Cup.
Neymar is under contract with Santos until the end of 2026.
It was a pivotal week in the MLS Power Rankings, as no undefeated teams remain following the Matchday 7 slate.
The Brazilian legend could join MLS as soon as July, following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The MLS club has three Designated Players all locked up in long-term contracts.
Inter Miami look for a first win at their brand-new stadium after drawing Austin FC 2–2 in the stadium opener.
FC Cincinnati have alreday assigned all of Neymar’s usual numbers.
FC Cincinnati would need to make significant roster changes to accommodate a Neymar-sized salary.
Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min and Thomas Müller are the league’s current marquee attractions.
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami failed to open Nu Stadium with a win, while Thomas Müller sparked a massive Vancouver Whitecaps comeback.
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The Colombian superstar is set to play in his final World Cup tournament this summer.
The MLS match was repeatedly stopped due to pitch invaders, leading to eight minutes of stoppage time.
Messi earned Player of the Match as Inter Miami defeated Toronto FC 4–2 on Saturday.
Messi and Neymar were close friends at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, spanning six seasons together.
The former Barcelona legend had much to say about the prodigious star of the present day.
The Colombian is expected to be named to his nation’s World Cup squad later this month.
