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Lionel Messi essentially clinches Golden Boot in win over Nashville

Lionel Messi recorded a hat trick and added an assist and Baltasar Rodriguez scored the tiebreaking goal as visiting Inter Miami used a second-half assault to defeat Nashville SC 5-2 in a Decision Day matchup on Saturday night.

Jackson Ragen's header gives Seattle win to close regular season

Fire catch a break, earn crucial draw vs. Revs to reach playoffs

Orlando City falls into wild-card match with loss at Toronto

Charlotte FC's win vs. Union marred by Wilfried Zaha's red card

Evander, Brenner power FC Cincinnati past Montreal to clinch No. 2 seed

Crew move up, finish seventh in East with win over Red Bulls

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Roma Player Ratings vs Inter: Wasteful Giallorossi Brutally Punished

Roma suffered their second defeat of the 2025/26 Serie A season as Inter pulled off a narrow 1-0 win in Saturday’s classic at the Stadio Olimpico. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side slumped to their fifth consecutive home loss to the Nerazzurri, dropping to third in the table.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / October 18

Inter Player Ratings vs Roma: Bonny Steals the Show Again

Inter eked out a precious 1-0 win at Roma in Saturday’s Serie A top-four six-pointer, taking advantage of Napoli’s slip-up to move to the top of the table.

Seattle Sounders News / Field Level Media / October 18

Jackson Ragen's header gives Seattle win at NYCFC to close regular season

Jackson Ragen's 87th-minute header gave the Seattle Sounders a 2-1 away win over New York City FC on MLS Decision Day on Saturday. Just five minutes after Nicolas Fernandez equalized for NYCFC, Ragen restored Seattle's lead by heading in Danny Leyva's free kick.

Chicago Fire News / Field Level Media / October 18

Fire catch a break, earn crucial draw vs. Revs to reach playoffs

A late Dor Turgeman own goal helped secure a crucial point for the Chicago Fire in a 2-2 draw against the host New England Revolution on Saturday night.

Nottingham Forest News / Field Level Media / October 18

Charlotte FC's win vs. Philadelphia Union marred by Wilfried Zaha's red card

Wilfried Zaha scored his 10th goal of the season but received a late card that carries playoff implications, marring Charlotte FC's 2-0 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Union on Saturday night in both teams' regular-season finale.

FC Cincinnati News / Field Level Media / October 18

Evander, Brenner power FC Cincinnati past Montreal to clinch No. 2 seed in East

Evander and Brenner scored goals in the second half to lift host FC Cincinnati to a 3-0 win over CF Montreal on Saturday. The win clinched the second spot in the Eastern Conference for Cincinnati (20-9-5, 65 points) on Decision Day for Major League Soccer.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 18

Orlando City falls into wild-card match with loss at Toronto

Visiting Orlando City SC fell into a wild-card spot after a 4-2 defeat to Toronto FC on Saturday night. A brace from designated player Djordje Mihailovic helped TFC to their first win at home since June 28.

RB Leipzig News / Field Level Media / October 18

Crew move up two spots, finish 7th in East with win over Red Bulls

Daniel Gazdag scored the go-ahead goal as the Columbus Crew defeated the visiting New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday in the regular-season finale to avoid the Eastern Conference wild-card play-in match.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Field Level Media / October 18

Gabriel Pirani's late score gives D.C. United draw vs. Atlanta United

Gabriel Pirani's goal in the second half salvaged a road point for visiting D.C. United on Saturday night, as they played Atlanta United to a 1-1 draw on the final day of the MLS regular season.

Sampdoria News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Who Would Lionel Messi & Inter Miami Face In MLS Playoffs?

Inter Miami visited Nashville SC on the occasion of the last round of the MLS 2025 regular season on Decision Day before the playoffs. The team of Lionel Messi and Co.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / October 18

Unconcerned Maresca defends Gusto's 'useless' red card as Chelsea boss requests balance

Malo Gusto extended Chelsea's record of red cards this season after he was dismissed during their win over Nottingham Forest. The 22-year-old was shown a second yellow card by referee Chris Kavanagh in the final minutes of their Premier League win on Saturday afternoon to put a dampener on the 3-0 victory at the City Ground.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 18

Chelsea set to sign former Liverpool man who played key role in Jurgen Klopp’s success

Chelsea’s ambitious project under Todd Boehly is finally beginning to take shape after a turbulent start to his ownership. The American billionaire’s early days at Chelsea were marked by heavy spending and rapid managerial changes, with several managers coming and going in quick succession.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / October 18

Boost for Tottenham as European Giants bow out of race to sign in-demand striker

Tottenham have received a significant boost in their quest for attacking reinforcement. Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich are now no longer in the race to sign Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus, with Spurs keeping close tabs on the 25-year-old Serbian international.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / October 18

Inter Milan Coach Cristian Chivu 'Proud' Of Nerazzurri Team After 'Fighting & Suffering' In Win At Roma

Cristian Chivu was full of admiration for his players after Inter Milan made it five wins in a row by defeating Roma 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico – a result that sends the Nerazzurri joint-top of Serie A alongside the Giallorossi and Napoli.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / October 18

'We only need one chance' Trossard discusses Arsenal’s win against Fulham

Leandro Trossard was the standout performer for Arsenal as they secured a narrow victory over Fulham in the Premier League, and the Belgian forward has shared his thoughts following the result.

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 18

Nottingham Forest linked with surprise move for history-making Premier League winner – report

Nottingham Forest made headlines once again as they suffered their eighth consecutive defeat, losing 3-0 to Chelsea at home. The defeat marked the end of Ange Postecoglou’s 39 day reign, with owner Evangelos Marinakis sacking him just minutes after the full time whistle.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / October 18

Report: Fabio Paratici to lead Tottenham’s pursuit of top Liverpool and Man United target with 28 goals, 13 assists

Fabio Paratici has returned to Tottenham in an official capacity as the club’s joint-sporting director. His return to the club is expected to have an impact on the club’s transfer strategies ahead of the transfer windows.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 18

Ornstein: Chelsea 'in talks' over major new addition that will shake up transfers

It was an interesting day at the City Ground where Chelsea overcame a horrible first half showing to beat Nottingham Forest 3-0. But perhaps the most interesting news of the day has come this evening.

Lille News / To The Lane And Back / October 18

Serie A star leaning towards Tottenham move despite intense PL competition

Tottenham have enjoyed a brilliant start to the new season under Thomas Frank. The Lilywhites are flying high in the Premier League, sitting just two points behind leaders Arsenal in third place.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / October 18

Tottenham urged to start 20-year-old attacker vs Aston Villa; Will Thomas Frank show faith?

Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action on Sunday as they welcome Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Lilywhites bounced back to winning ways before the international by beating Leeds United 2-1 at Elland Road, thanks to goals from Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus.

Soccer News / Stretty News / October 18

Real Betis keen to replicate Antony coup as they target another Man Utd struggler – Report

Real Betis have reportedly identified Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee as a potential opportunity for the January transfer market. The Andalusians had signed a struggling Man Utd star in the shape of Antony last winter.

VfL Wolfsburg News / Esteemed Kompany / October 18

Manchester City have a weapon that their rivals don’t which stood out today against Everton

A second-half brace from Erling Haaland saw Manchester City beat Everton 2-nil at the Etihad Stadium today. Haaland’s brace ensured that City picked up a valuable three points in what loomed as a tricky Premier League fixture for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 18

Enzo Maresca names one thing Marc Guiu does which could earn him a start

There was a moment a couple of weeks ago that we feared Marc Guiu might end up not playing at all, despite being recalled from his loan in August. But he came on as a sub against Liverpool and again today, and impressed with his work rate as ever.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 18

4 chances created – Chelsea’s top rated player from win over Forest among first names on the team sheet

Chelsea were dreadful in the first half against Nottingham Forest and should have been behind in the game. They improved a lot in the second half, but a lot of that improvement came because they simply took the lead and broke the home team’s spirit.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / October 18

'You have to win' – Ruben Amorim’s big revelation on why Manchester United suffer against big teams

The noise around Manchester United continues to grow intense with each passing week. The team’s struggles cast long shadows over the optimism that surrounded Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Old Trafford last November.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / October 18

'A surprise' – Journo reveals Manchester United’s chances of signing PL proven veteran attacker

Manchester United’s search for attacking depth has gathered attention again. Joshua Zirkzee feels frustrated under Amorim because he gets limited minutes and plans to leave in January.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 18

Confirmed Arsenal team to face Fulham – Zubimendi replaces Odegaard

Arsenal travel to Fulham today to secure another victory and maintain their position at the top of the Premier League table once all the weekend’s fixtures have been completed.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / October 18

Major transfer boost for Manchester United; Real Madrid end pursuit of £70m PL star

Manchester United’s winter plans have taken an unexpected turn. Their pursuit of Adam Wharton grows stronger by the day. As the January transfer window edges closer, the club’s recruitment team has increased its focus on potential midfield reinforcements.