Feb 2025 Archive — Messi, Champions League, FA Cup & Transfers

February served up plenty for football fans. You had Lionel Messi making headlines in MLS, a shocking red card in a Champions League playoff, key cup ties on ESPN+, and transfer talk that keeps the rumor mills busy. Below I pull together the facts, the results, and quick notes on where to catch the action.

Matches & live access

Inter Miami vs New York City (Feb 22, 2025) finished 2-2. Messi set up two goals and Telasco Segovia smashed in a late equalizer. If you want to watch MLS matches like this live, ESPN+ is the usual US home and DAZN often carries rights elsewhere. Always check the club sites or official broadcasters close to kick-off for last-minute changes.

Leeds United faced Millwall in an FA Cup fourth-round tie on Feb 8. Leeds arrived with a 14-match unbeaten run, and US viewers could watch the game on ESPN+. If you follow the Cup, set notifications on your streaming app—cup schedules can shift and blackout rules vary by region.

Tottenham ended a rough patch with a 2-0 win over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium (Matchweek 24). That result snapped a seven-match losing skid and gave Spurs a needed momentum boost. For viewers tracking form, results like this matter more than single performances—watch how teams respond in the next two fixtures.

Discipline, tactics and transfers

Atalanta’s captain Rafael Toloi received a red card for an aggressive act in their Champions League playoff against Club Brugge. The sending-off sealed Atalanta’s exit and handed Brugge a spot to face either Inter Milan or Arsenal next. Red cards in high-stakes ties change everything—suspensions can shape the next few domestic matches as well.

Celtic’s Auston Trusty is talking up the challenge of facing Bayern Munich. He stressed the need for defensive discipline against Bayern’s possession play and leaned on Celtic’s confidence from topping the Scottish Premiership. Expect Celtic to focus on shape, clear transitions, and set-piece threats when the two meet.

On the transfer front, Jordan Henderson’s reported move from Ajax to AS Monaco was put on hold by Ajax’s technical director. Ajax values his experience for their title push, so any summer discussions might restart later. If you follow transfer windows closely, keep an eye on official club communications—agents and media often jump the gun.

Want to keep up? Bookmark broadcaster pages, turn on alerts for club social feeds, and follow Ginger Apple News for concise updates. If you prefer live reminders, set push alerts on ESPN+, DAZN or your local broadcaster so you don’t miss kick-off times or late schedule changes.