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Messi's Inter Miami Faces Defeat; Coutinho Considers Retirement

2/25/2026

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Inter Miami lost 3-0 to Los Angeles FC in MLS, prompting discussions about Lionel Messi's performance.
Philippe Coutinho, 33, terminated his Vasco da Gama contract due to mental exhaustion and fan pressure.
CSKA Moscow has shown interest in Coutinho, though he is unlikely to accept.
Coutinho's options include joining an MLS club or retiring.
He expressed an emotional connection to Vasco and acknowledged the need to step back.

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Inter Miami lost 3-0 to Los Angeles FC in MLS, prompting discussions about Lionel Messi's performance.
Philippe Coutinho, 33, terminated his Vasco da Gama contract due to mental exhaustion and fan pressure.
CSKA Moscow has shown interest in Coutinho, though he is unlikely to accept.
Coutinho's options include joining an MLS club or retiring.
He expressed an emotional connection to Vasco and acknowledged the need to step back.