Real Madrid pressure France and Germany national teams to leave out likes of Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger for upcoming Nations League clashes

Getty Images Richard Mills L. MessiL. SuarezInter Miami CFFC CincinnatiInter Miami CF vs FC CincinnatiMajor League Soccer Inter Miami teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have made more Major League Soccer history – despite the former not even kicking a ball for weeks. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Suarez earns MLS…

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AFP Richard Martin Player ratingsLiverpoolPremier LeagueLiverpool vs BrentfordFEATURES The Colombian was in red hot form as he scored and assisted in a comfortable win on their new manager's home debut A sizzling Luis Diaz ensured Arne Slot began life at Anfield on the right foot as Liverpool beat Brentford 2-0 and continued their 100 percent…