Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said he chose to rest Lionel Messi against the Houston Dynamo on Sunday in an effort to prevent an injury to the Argentina star after he featured in three matches in seven days.
Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed he is yet to resume contract talks with Manchester City, despite being able to negotiate with other clubs in the new year.
Germany midfielder Toni Kroos, who has returned to the team after coming out of a three-year international retirement, has not ruled out staying on with the national team after Euro 2024 while he also eyes a new deal with club Real Madrid.