Inter Miami Defeats Columbus Crew; New Zealand Prepares for Solomon Islands in OFC Match

Inter Miami defeated Columbus Crew 2-1 despite missing key players Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez due to international duty. Ian Fray, returning from an ACL surgery, and Leo Campana scored early goals for Miami, while Cucho Hernández netted Columbus' lone goal. Columbus captain Darlington Nagbe marked his 400th MLS appearance. This win keeps Miami at the top of the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the All Whites face the Solomon Islands in the Oceania Nations Cup with a largely inexperienced squad, using the tournament for preparation ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. England's Euro 2024 campaign continues against Denmark after a narrow victory over Serbia.