Rodrigo De Paul and two other key players missed Inter Miami’s final training session ahead of their Matchday 5 clash against New York City FC in the 2026 MLS season. The team’s preparations for the game were affected by injuries, with several important squad members unavailable for the session. According to reporter Jose Armando, Rodrigo De Paul was absent from the morning training session, while Maxi Falcon and Sergio Reguilon also did not participate. Falcon’s absence is due to an injury sustained during the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16, where he had to leave the match against Nashville SC in the opening minutes on March 11. Reguilon, who had recently recovered from a preseason knee sprain, made his Inter Miami debut last week and started both matches against Charlotte FC and Nashville SC. However, he suffered another injury during the Nashville game, forcing him out of the lineup. Despite the setbacks, Inter Miami’s star players Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are expected to be available for the NYCFC match. Messi, who recently assisted on his 900th career goal, is in good shape to play, while Suarez’s availability remains confirmed. The team faces a crucial test against the league leaders, NYCFC, who currently hold the top spot in the Eastern Conference with 10 points. Inter Miami, now focused on MLS and the Leagues Cup, sits in third place in the conference with seven points after four matches. The club’s attention is fully on the league following their elimination from the Concacaf Champions Cup. Coach Javier Mascherano emphasized the need to move forward, stating that the team must prove their resilience by performing well in the league.#javier_mascherano #luis_suarez #rodrigo_de_paul #maxi_falcon #sergio_reguilon
Una noche mágica: Luis Suárez anhela épica remontada en Sporting vs Bodo/Glimt de Champions El Sporting Lisboa enfrenta un desafío crucial en los octavos de final de la UEFA Champions League, tras sufrir una derrota por 3-0 en la ida contra el Bodo/Glimt en Noruega. Con el partido de vuelta en Portugal, el colombiano Luis Suárez expresa su deseo de lograr una remontada épica, describiéndola como una "noche mágica" que podría marcar la diferencia en la eliminatoria. El equipo portugués, que se convirtió en una revelación en la fase de grupos, ahora debe superar la adversidad para avanzar a los cuartos de final. El Bodo/Glimt, un rival que sorprendió al mundo al eliminar al Inter de Milán en la fase de grupos, se presentó como un obstáculo difícil para el Sporting. La derrota en la ida, que dejó a los lisboetas en una situación crítica, los obliga a jugar con máxima concentración en el estadio da Luz. Suárez, quien ya tiene 31 goles en la temporada, destacó la importancia de la localía y la mentalidad de luchar hasta el final. "Queremos una noche mágica", afirmó el delantero, refiriéndose a la posibilidad de revertir el resultado. El técnico del Sporting también enfatizó la necesidad de aprovechar la ventaja del partido de vuelta, destacando que el equipo ha estado entrenando con la mentalidad de "hasta el final". Aunque el Bodo/Glimt se mostró fuerte en la ida, el contexto del partido en Portugal ofrece una oportunidad para corregir el error. Suárez, que ha sido clave en el éxito del Sporting, confía en que la energía del público y la estrategia del entrenador puedan convertirse en el factor decisivo. El partido de vuelta se disputará el martes 17 de marzo a las 12:45 p.m. (hora de Colombia), transmitido por Disney+.#bodo_glimt #uefa_champions_league #sporting_lisboa #luis_suarez #estadio_da_luz
Viktor Gyokeres replacement scores 31 Sporting CP has seemingly found a replacement for Viktor Gyokeres, with their new striker Luis Suarez delivering an impressive scoring return in his debut campaign. The 28-year-old Colombian, who joined the Portuguese club from Almeria last summer, has netted 31 goals and added six assists in 40 games, marking a strong start to his career at the club. His performance has come at a fraction of the cost of Gyokeres’ transfer to Arsenal, which saw Sporting receive €22.95m for the forward. Suarez’s success has been attributed to his ability to integrate quickly with his teammates, as he emphasized in an interview with Sporting TV. “The quick adaptation to the team and the teammates, the harmony with them I think was one of the key pieces,” he said. “But at the end of the day this is my job, they trusted me and I think I am giving back in the form of goals and a lot of work every game.” The striker is now focusing on helping Sporting mount a remarkable comeback in the Champions League, where they trail Bodo/Glimt 3-0 from the first leg of their round of 16 tie. Suarez acknowledged the challenge but expressed confidence in the team’s ability to turn the match around. “Yes, the game will be very complicated but we believe, it will be 90 minutes at our home, where we have become very strong and we will succeed,” he said. “We have this faith that we are going to achieve a positive result and that we are going to move on to the next round.” Suarez also highlighted the club’s history as motivation for the task ahead. “Yes, of course, everything this club has done in the past is an inspiration,” he noted. “In Norway, they made themselves strong with their fans, now we will have ours in favour, in our stadium, which we know perfectly.#arsenal #bodo_glimt #sporting_cp #luis_suarez #almeria
