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Jamal Thiare’s 90th-minute goal leaves Columbus Crew on 29 points

Turning points

Columbus Crew turned a 1-1 match into a home win when Jamal Thiare scored in the 90th minute. Their larger shot total contrasted with Inter Miami’s 56% possession and 464 accurate passes.

41 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s table-shaping football guide

A 41-match guide to Saturday’s football across eight leagues, led by MLS leaders Nashville SC visiting second-placed Inter Miami.

11 matches, two leagues and early table pressure

A cross-league guide to 11 matches on Wednesday, led by Liverpool v Atletico Madrid in Europe and Nashville’s meeting with Toronto in MLS.

35 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s football guide

A 35-match guide to Saturday’s football, led by Inter v Napoli and a packed programme across eight leagues.

36 matches, eight leagues: Sunday’s table stakes

A 36-match Sunday guide covering eight leagues, with table positions, recent form and the day’s key fixtures.

34 matches, seven leagues: Sunday’s table guide

A 34-match Sunday guide led by Palmeiras v Vasco da Gama, with major fixtures across Brazil, Europe, Argentina and MLS.

Wednesday’s Football Guide: Champions League Play-Offs, La Liga and Seven MLS Fixtures

The day’s standout fixture is Celtic v LASK Linz, where both sides begin a two-leg European tie with qualification progress at stake.

Saturday’s 14-Match Soccer Schedule Features Palmeiras–Fluminense Clash and Argentina Derby

The day’s central contest is Fluminense against Palmeiras, where fourth meets first and contrasting form adds context to the 13-point gap. Estudiantes v Gimnasia brings the strongest derby narrative in Argentina, while La Liga’s opening fixtures and MLS’s simultaneous five-game window complete a broad cross-league agenda.

Columbus Crew move above Montreal after 2-0 away win

Columbus Crew beat CF Montreal 2-0 at Saputo Stadium, with goals from Mohamed Farsi and B. Mendez. The Crew climbed to 13th in the Eastern Conference, while Montreal remained 15th.

Ronald Donkor’s 89th-minute goal lifts New York Red Bulls past Columbus

Ronald Donkor scored in the 89th minute to give New York Red Bulls a 1-0 win over Columbus Crew, despite Columbus enjoying 59% possession and completing more passes.

Tai Baribo’s double lifts DC United to a 2-1 win

Tai Baribo scored twice as DC United beat Columbus Crew 2-1 at Audi Field, overcoming Columbus’s 72% possession and 16-10 shot advantage.