Daily Summary
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami advanced to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals and will face the Vancouver Whitecaps in Canada. U.S. Soccer settled an antitrust lawsuit with Relevent Sports over foreign match restrictions, while a California youth coach now faces charges in connection with the murder of a 13-year-old and assaults on other teens. Meanwhile, PSG, now led by promising young talent after losing several stars, will host Aston Villa in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
Messi and Inter Miami Head to Canada for Concacaf Semifinals
Inter Miami, powered by Lionel Messi, secured their semifinal spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup after overcoming LAFC and will now face the Vancouver Whitecaps in Canada with the first leg on April 10 at BC Place Stadium.
PSG Hosts Aston Villa in Champions League Quarter-Final, Takes First-Leg Advantage
On April 9, 2025, PSG hosted Aston Villa at the Parc des Princes in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, securing a 3-1 victory with a display of youthful energy and attacking prowess.
California Youth Soccer Coach Charged in 13-Year-Old's Murder
Southern California youth soccer coach Mario Edgardo Garcia-Aquino is charged with murdering 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez during or in an attempt to commit lewd acts, with additional charges related to the sexual assault of two other teens. His arraignment is set for April 30.
U.S. Soccer Settles Antitrust Lawsuit with Relevent Sports
The U.S. Soccer Federation has settled an antitrust lawsuit with Relevent Sports, resolving allegations of conspiring with FIFA to block foreign matches in the U.S. The settlement terms remain undisclosed.