MLS: Messi’s Inter Miami to host New York City FC in 2025 season opener
3 days, 11 hours ago

MLS: Messi’s Inter Miami to host New York City FC in 2025 season opener

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will play host to New York City FC in the opening match of the 2025 Major League z season under a schedule unveiled on Thursday. Inter Miami will entertain West rivals Dallas, Seattle and the reigning MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy in a feature clash on August 16. San Diego’s debut marks the launch of the 30th MLS club in the league’s 30th season, in which each club with play 34 matches, evenly split in road and home fixtures. MLS will pause the season from June 15-24 for the 32-team FIFA Club World Cup and 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, both to be contested in US venues.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 schedule, complete list of fixtures: When will Messi, Inter Miami kick off tournament against Al Ahly FC?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 schedule, complete list of fixtures: When will Messi, Inter Miami kick off tournament against Al Ahly FC?

The Hindu  

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will now kick off on June 14, one day earlier than the original starting date, football’s world body announced on Saturday. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will continue to open the tournament against Egypt’s Al Ahly FC which will be held in Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. Teams qualified for the Club World Cup by …

MLS commissioner looks ahead to a busy next 2 years as the league concludes its 29th season
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

MLS commissioner looks ahead to a busy next 2 years as the league concludes its 29th season

Associated Press  

As Major League Soccer prepares for its championship game on Saturday, the league is also looking at how to best position itself for growth as high-profile events descend on the United States over the next two years. The United States will host the FIFA Club World Cup next year before co-hosting the men’s World Cup with Canada and Mexico in …

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Messi and Inter Miami to kick-off tournament against Egyptian club Al Ahly
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Messi and Inter Miami to kick-off tournament against Egyptian club Al Ahly

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will open the Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly, with Palmeiras and Porto also part of that group for the tournament that will take place in the U.S. next year. Inter Miami’s selection was widely panned by critics, the volume of that only rising after the team that won the Supporters Shield as …

Messi’s Miami to open expanded 2025 Club World Cup against Egypt’s Al Ahly
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Messi’s Miami to open expanded 2025 Club World Cup against Egypt’s Al Ahly

Al Jazeera  

The draw for the Club World Cup will see Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami open FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup in 2025. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami now know their path for next year’s Club World Cup. Premier League champions Manchester City were drawn, at the event in Miami on Thursday evening, with Juventus, Wydad AC and Al Ain in Group …

Messi and Inter Miami to open Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Messi and Inter Miami to open Club World Cup against Egyptian club Al Ahly

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami now know their path for next year’s Club World Cup. The host team — invited by FIFA to compete despite criticism from many in the soccer world — will play the tournament’s first match on June 15 against Egyptian club Al Ahly, as part of a group that will also feature Palmeiras and …

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami given Club World Cup 2025 spot by FIFA
1 month ago

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami given Club World Cup 2025 spot by FIFA

India Today  

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have secured a spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which will feature 32 top clubs from around the globe and take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13. Typically, the U.S. host club for the Club World Cup would be determined by the MLS Cup winner, but FIFA opted …

Club World Cup slot softens the blow of Inter Miami’s MLS playoffs exit
1 month, 1 week ago

Club World Cup slot softens the blow of Inter Miami’s MLS playoffs exit

The Hindu  

FIFA’s controversial decision to award Inter Miami a backdoor route into the Club World Cup has proved prescient after Lionel Messi’s team was stunned by Atlanta United in the MLS playoffs. However, the league’s glamour team will still take a slot in the expanded 32-team Club World Cup next year after FIFA last month awarded them the penultimate spot on …

MLS playoffs without Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could be a welcome reality check
1 month, 1 week ago

MLS playoffs without Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could be a welcome reality check

New York Times  

Lionel Messi is out of the Major League Soccer playoffs after Inter Miami, the No 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, suffered a stunning opening-round loss to ninth-seeded Atlanta United. MLS has set records this year in total attendance, average attendance, season-ticket sales, sold-out games and the number of matches with crowds of over 40,000 — numbers boosted not just …

Don't know how limited Lionel Messi's time is in MLS: Inter Miami boss Martino
1 month, 1 week ago

Don't know how limited Lionel Messi's time is in MLS: Inter Miami boss Martino

India Today  

Inter Miami boss Gerard Martino has admitted that he is unsure how limited Lionel Messi's time at Inter Miami would be after their exit from the MLS Cup playoffs. The 37-year-old would also become the club's leading goalscorer with 33 to his name from 38 matches and also contributed with 18 assists. "The comparison of the last game of last …

Inter Miami vs Atlanta United, MLS 2024: When, Where & How To Watch Lionel Messi's Team In Action Live?
1 month, 1 week ago

Inter Miami vs Atlanta United, MLS 2024: When, Where & How To Watch Lionel Messi's Team In Action Live?

ABP News  

Inter Miami vs Atlanta United: Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will take on Atlanta United in the decisive Game 3 of their Round 1 playoff series of the MLS Cup 2024. How can fans watch the live broadcast of the Inter Miami vs Atlanta United MLS match in India? There will be no live broadcast of the Inter Miami vs Atlanta …

Messi's Assist Sets New Apple TV Viewership Record in Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Match
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Messi's Assist Sets New Apple TV Viewership Record in Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Match

Firstpost  

Messi's record-breaking performance for Inter Miami against Atlanta United has set a new viewership record for Apple TV. The match, which was made available for fans worldwide through the MLS Season Pass, attracted 150,000 viewers, with Apple streaming the match on Apple.com and various Apple stores in major cities.

2024 MLS Cup: A Battle for the Crown
1 month, 4 weeks ago

2024 MLS Cup: A Battle for the Crown

Al Jazeera  

The 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs have reached the knockout stage, with the top seven teams from each conference battling for the coveted MLS Cup. The MLS Cup is the pinnacle of the North American football season, with the winner crowned after a series of knockout games. The 2024 tournament features the inclusion of football icon Lionel Messi's team, …

Messi set to return after two-month lay off
3 months, 1 week ago

Messi set to return after two-month lay off

China Daily  

Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi trains at the Florida Blue Training Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on September 13, 2024. MIAMI - Lionel Messi is set to return to action with his club Inter Miami on Saturday after spending over two months out with an ankle injury, Miami coach Gerardo Martino said on Friday. The playoffs begin the following …

Lionel Messi anchors 2024 MLS All-Star team
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi anchors 2024 MLS All-Star team

The Hindu  

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is joined by teammates Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez on the 30-player lineup announced on Monday for the MLS All-Star Game. The roster includes 12 players voted on by the fans, media and players, plus 16 players chosen by All-Star coach Wilfried Nancy of the Columbus Crew, and two players selected by MLS …

Lionel Messi: 'Inter Miami is going to be my last club'
6 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi: 'Inter Miami is going to be my last club'

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi now ponders playing for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, to be co-hosted by the USA with Mexico and Canada, and is contemplating the end of his incredible career. Messi sparked Argentina victories in the 2021 Copa America and 2022 World Cup and is set to play for Argentina in this month’s Copa America, to be staged in …

LaLiga president Javier Tebas reveals plans to play a Spanish top-flight match in the USA in 2025-26 season
7 months, 4 weeks ago

LaLiga president Javier Tebas reveals plans to play a Spanish top-flight match in the USA in 2025-26 season

Daily Mail  

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has insisted that league matches will be played abroad from 2025-26 and admitted Spanish chiefs are planning a match in the U.S. Tebas has previously expressed his desire to to play a league game in America and had sought to bring two LaLiga sides - Barcelona and Girona - back in 2018. Speaking about the idea, …

Will Lionel Messi play for Inter Miami vs Monterrery in CONCACAF Champions Cup 2024 quarterfinal 2nd Leg?
8 months, 1 week ago

Will Lionel Messi play for Inter Miami vs Monterrery in CONCACAF Champions Cup 2024 quarterfinal 2nd Leg?

The Hindu  

Inter Miami will have the services of captain and star player Lionel Messi in its CONCACAF Champions Cup 2024 quarterfinals second leg clash against Monterry at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico on Thursday. Messi, who bagged a goal and an assist in Miami’s CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 match against Nashville on March 14, was substituted in the 50th …

Messi, Súarez score twice as Inter Miami routs Orlando City 5-0
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Messi, Súarez score twice as Inter Miami routs Orlando City 5-0

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The scoring artistry that Lionel Messi and Luis Súarez showcased often during their six years in Barcelona was on full display again Saturday. Messi and Súarez scored two goals each and Inter Miami routed Orlando City 5-0, the largest victory margin in team history. Former Barcelona stars and Messi teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also …

Commentary: MLS can’t afford to fumble its Messi moment and must make bold changes now
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Commentary: MLS can’t afford to fumble its Messi moment and must make bold changes now

LA Times  

Fans take pictures and video as Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi prepares for a corner kick against the Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday. The two most powerful men in MLS were in the building Sunday when Lionel Messi brought Inter Miami’s traveling circus into Dignity Health Sports Park. But time is short — Messi’s contract expires in 2025, …

MLS 2024: Lionel Messi Comes In Clutch With Injury-Time Equaliser Against LA Galaxy - WATCH
9 months, 3 weeks ago

MLS 2024: Lionel Messi Comes In Clutch With Injury-Time Equaliser Against LA Galaxy - WATCH

ABP News  

Major League Soccer 2024: Argentinian legend and reigning Ballon d'Or winner, Lionel Messi, pulled off a spectacular piece of work of art, as he combined with his long-time friend and former teammate, Jordi Alba to score a stunning equaliser to salvage a point for his side Inter Miami against a strong LA Galaxy side. The goal came in the dying …

MLS: Lionel Messi scores late as Inter Miami salvages 1-1 draw against LA Galaxy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

MLS: Lionel Messi scores late as Inter Miami salvages 1-1 draw against LA Galaxy

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored in the second minute of second-half injury time off a pass from Jordi Alba, and Inter Miami salvaged a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy on Sunday night. Miami won its season opener at home last Wednesday, but was frequently outplayed by the rebuilding Galaxy four days later in Messi’s first appearance against the club that once …

Lionel Messi's Argentina set to play in USA on next international break - after China CANCELLED proposed tour amid backlash over Inter Miami star sitting out their friendly in Hong Kong
10 months ago

Lionel Messi's Argentina set to play in USA on next international break - after China CANCELLED proposed tour amid backlash over Inter Miami star sitting out their friendly in Hong Kong

Daily Mail  

Argentina will head to the United States for its next international meet-up after their tour of China was canceled amid a backlash to Lionel Messi sitting out a recent Inter Miami friendly in Hong Kong. The world champions were initially scheduled to play games against Nigeria and Ivory Coast in China during next month's international break, yet that is no …

Messi again in spotlight ahead of first full MLS season
10 months ago

Messi again in spotlight ahead of first full MLS season

The Hindu  

Argentine great Lionel Messi will start his first full season with Inter Miami on Wednesday and alongside some familiar faces from his Barcelona days, his new side are favourites to secure a maiden Major League Soccer title in 2024. The teams that win are the ones that come together.” Miami’s opening match will be at home against Real Salt Lake …

All you need to know about Major League Soccer 2024 and its Messi mania
10 months ago

All you need to know about Major League Soccer 2024 and its Messi mania

Al Jazeera  

The Messi effect, biggest players, league breakdown and everything else you need to know about Major League Soccer. Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain joined David Beckham’s MLS club, Inter Miami, in the middle of the US’s regular football season last year and delivered instant results. Inter Miami: Inter Miami brought Messi mania to the MLS for the end of their last …

Major League Soccer kicks off with all eyes on Lionel Messi & Co. at Inter Miami
10 months ago

Major League Soccer kicks off with all eyes on Lionel Messi & Co. at Inter Miami

Associated Press  

Messi Mania returns to Major League Soccer as Lionel Messi embarks on his first full season with Inter Miami. The pair, along with former Barcelona teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, have made Miami THE team to watch heading into the Major League Soccer’s 29th season. “Inter Miami offered me a nice opportunity to dream of winning the club’s first …

Inter Miami expects trophies from Messi’s first full season in MLS
10 months ago

Inter Miami expects trophies from Messi’s first full season in MLS

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami get the new Major League Soccer season underway on Wednesday with pressure on the Argentine star to deliver trophies for his club and more eyeballs on the league. The World Cup winner joined Inter Miami from Paris Saint-Germain in mid-July, the biggest name ever to move to MLS and his signing caused a massive spurt …

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Newell's Old Boys Play Out 1-1 Draw in Friendly
10 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Newell's Old Boys Play Out 1-1 Draw in Friendly

News 18  

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi returned to the starting lineup for the MLS club on Thursday in a 1-1 home draw with his Argentine boyhood club, Newell’s Old Boys. Tonight’s final at home pic.twitter.com/zCzSGTx3cm— Inter Miami CF February 16, 2024 Messi checked out of the game Thursday with Inter Miami’s Luis Suarez in the 60th minute. Messi came off the …

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are 'screwed' says unnamed MLS executive as David Beckham's franchise must find more allocation money or sell players to be roster compliant for the new season
10 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are 'screwed' says unnamed MLS executive as David Beckham's franchise must find more allocation money or sell players to be roster compliant for the new season

Daily Mail  

Major League Soccer's salary structure is apparently coming back to bite its premiere franchise as Inter Miami will need to do more work to become compliant before the club's season starts next week. With a bloated roster of players like Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and new arrival Luis Suarez, Inter Miami will need to make adjustments to follow …

The NFL will host its first regular-season game in Spain in 2025 at Real Madrid’s stadium
10 months, 1 week ago

The NFL will host its first regular-season game in Spain in 2025 at Real Madrid’s stadium

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The NFL is headed to Spain in 2025 for the first regular-season game ever in that country. The league announced Friday at the Super Bowl that its international slate of games for the 2025 season will feature a game at Real Madrid’s iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. “We could not be more excited to bring the best of …

Ronaldo vs Messi, Al Nassr vs Inter Miami: Watch the Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Live
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronaldo vs Messi, Al Nassr vs Inter Miami: Watch the Riyadh Season Cup 2024 Live

The Quint  

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr are scheduled to host Major League Soccer club Inter Miami at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in the Riyadh Season Cup 2024. The highly-anticipated clash between two of the greatest footballers in history, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 1 February 2024. The clash between the two …

Legendary Uruguayan footballer Luiz Suarez reunites with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami for 2024 MLS season
1 year ago

Legendary Uruguayan footballer Luiz Suarez reunites with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami for 2024 MLS season

India TV News  

The legendary Uruguayan footballer Luis Suarez joins Major League Soccer club Inter Miami ahead of the 2024 season on Saturday, December 23. Suarez joins Inter Miami on a one-year contract and will feature alongside former Barcelona captains Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba in the 2024 season. "I'm very happy and excited to take on this new challenge with Inter …

Messi and Inter Miami to kick off 2024 MLS season on February 21
1 year ago

Messi and Inter Miami to kick off 2024 MLS season on February 21

The Hindu  

Argentine great Lionel Messi will launch his first full Major League Soccer campaign on February 21 when Inter Miami kicks off the 2024 regular season at home with a match against Real Salt Lake, the league announced on Wednesday. Among its 34 regular season games, Messi’s club will also visit Orlando City SC on May 15 during MLS Rivalry Week. …

MLS commissioner says 2023 was undeniably the Year of Messi but season also had other high points
1 year ago

MLS commissioner says 2023 was undeniably the Year of Messi but season also had other high points

Associated Press  

The 2023 Major League Soccer season was undeniably the year of Lionel Messi. Garber said there were other reasons this was a transformative year in MLS, pointing to the league’s momentum coming off the World Cup in Qatar last December, the success of expansion St. Louis City, a new media rights deal with Apple TV, and the playoff format. Garber …

Messi’s Miami to face El Salvador national team
1 year ago

Messi’s Miami to face El Salvador national team

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will face the El Salvador national team in a friendly match on January 19, the Major League Soccer club said on Thursday. The match will be the opening pre-season game for Miami ahead of the 2024 season and will be played at the 45,000-capacity Estadio Cuscatlan in San Salvador. We look forward to facing the El …

Messi plays entire game for Inter Miami in a 1-0 loss as Charlotte qualifies for the MLS playoffs
1 year, 2 months ago

Messi plays entire game for Inter Miami in a 1-0 loss as Charlotte qualifies for the MLS playoffs

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi played the entire game on artificial turf in Inter Miami’s season finale on Saturday night, and Charlotte FC qualified for the MLS playoffs with a 1-0 victory. Kerwin Vargas’ goal in the 13th minute was enough to seal the historic victory, and Charlotte held Miami without a goal down the stretch in a season in which it has …

Messi out for Inter Miami’s home finale, says he wants to play Saturday at Charlotte
1 year, 2 months ago

Messi out for Inter Miami’s home finale, says he wants to play Saturday at Charlotte

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lionel Messi says he will play in Inter Miami’s season finale on Saturday, although the club hasn’t confirmed that is the actual plan. Messi — who scored both goals for Argentina in its 2-0 World Cup qualifying win at Peru on Tuesday night — wasn’t in the lineup for Inter Miami’s final home game of its …

Inter Miami signs two-game deal to visit China next month, with Lionel Messi fever set to descend on Qingdao and Chendu... as MLS giants cash in on failure to make the postseason
1 year, 2 months ago

Inter Miami signs two-game deal to visit China next month, with Lionel Messi fever set to descend on Qingdao and Chendu... as MLS giants cash in on failure to make the postseason

Daily Mail  

Inter Miami CF are heading to China in November with matches set against two Chinese Super League sides. 'We're very excited to continue to expand our Club's global reach, bringing our team to play in front of incredible fans across the globe,' said Inter Miami's Chief Business Officer, Xavier Asensi. in July after two seasons with PSG Inter Miami won …

Messi’s Inter Miami team strikes 2-game deal to play in China in November
1 year, 2 months ago

Messi’s Inter Miami team strikes 2-game deal to play in China in November

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is going back to China after Inter Miami took advantage of not making the Major League Soccer playoffs by signing a deal to play two exhibitions there next month. Inter Miami’s announcement of the deal did not specifically mention Messi or any other player, though it would be surprising if Chinese officials agreed to the games without some …

Inter Miami offseason guide: Priorities and how to make the most of Messi in 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Inter Miami offseason guide: Priorities and how to make the most of Messi in 2024

New York Times  

Read all of our 2023 offseason guides for each MLS team as they are eliminated from the postseason here. Luis Suarez reworked his Gremio deal to be able to leave this winter and there’s an avalanche of reporting to suggest he could be on his way to Miami. Martinez’s contract option and Leo Campana’s desirability within MLS could help make …

Speculation Rife About Lionel Messi Making A Return To Barcelona: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Speculation Rife About Lionel Messi Making A Return To Barcelona: Report

News 18  

Messi’s stint in Inter Miami has so far proved to be quite fruitful and the Argentine wizard has netted 11 goals till now having made 12 appearances for the Herons. READ: Lionel Messi Set For Inter Miami Return As Club Enter MLS’s Last Chance Saloon A report published by Sport claimed that in various sectors it has been pointed out …

Inter Miami vs Houston Dynamo LIVE streaming info: Lionel Messi doubtful for US Open Cup Final; Preview, predicted XI
1 year, 2 months ago

Inter Miami vs Houston Dynamo LIVE streaming info: Lionel Messi doubtful for US Open Cup Final; Preview, predicted XI

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Inter Miami will wait until the “last moment” to see if Lionel Messi is fit to play in Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup final against Houston Dynamo, coach Gerardo Martino said. The Argentina captain is a doubt for the U.S. Open Cup final when his team will aim to claim their second title after winning the Leagues Cup last month. …

Lionel Messi’s Miami training ground to be shared with rugby team
1 year, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi’s Miami training ground to be shared with rugby team

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami training ground is to be shared with a new rugby union team, the clubs announced on Friday. The Miami Sharks will join Major League Rugby from next season and will train and play their home games on the facility which is part of the same complex as the club’s DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. “The …

Inter Miami vs LAFC, MLS LIVE streaming info: When and where to watch Messi play?
1 year, 3 months ago

Inter Miami vs LAFC, MLS LIVE streaming info: When and where to watch Messi play?

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Lionel Messi will take his must-see show to the West Coast as visiting Inter Miami take on defending MLS champion Los Angeles FC on Sunday night. FOLLOW LAFC vs INTER MIAMI LIVE The matchup pits the two most recent teams to receive MLS-affiliated trophies, with Inter Miami winning the inaugural Leagues Cup last month after Messi’s dynamic introduction to …

Lionel Messi makes MLS debut: How does the league work?
1 year, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi makes MLS debut: How does the league work?

Al Jazeera  

The MLS has different rules, including playoffs, that differ from the way other football leagues operate. When Lionel Messi made his long-awaited Major League Soccer debut on Saturday, he achieved two familiar outcomes since joining Inter Miami: The team won, and the Argentinian superstar scored. Messi had propelled Inter Miami to victory in the Leagues Cup, a cup-style tournament that …

When and how to watch Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup Final
1 year, 4 months ago

When and how to watch Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup Final

LA Times  

With the results of the semifinal games played Tuesday, the final of the Leagues Cup 2023 and the third-place match are set for Saturday. Nashville FC will host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tenn., at 6 p.m. PDT, with a chance for each team to win its first internationally recognized title. Before the final, Philadelphia …

Lionel Messi’s MLS debut for Inter Miami postponed due to Leagues Cup run
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi’s MLS debut for Inter Miami postponed due to Leagues Cup run

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi's MLS debut has been delayed due to Inter Miami's progression in the Leagues Cup, where they host Charlotte in the quarterfinals on Friday. It also looks like Messi's MLS debut will be on August 26, when his side takes on New York Red Bulls. A statement from Inter Miami read, "Major League Soccer announced today that Inter Miami …

Messi mania threatens to warp how MLS teams acquire talent
1 year, 4 months ago

Messi mania threatens to warp how MLS teams acquire talent

LA Times  

The circus might be coming to town. “The attention that we get with all that is happening, it becomes a circus,” Pareja said after Messi scored twice to lift Inter Barcelona over Orlando City in a Leagues Cup match last week. When Messi joined Inter Miami, the poorly constructed team was 5-14-3 and last in the 29-team MLS table, 12 …

Lionel Messi can't redeem Leagues Cup play no one wants to watch
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi can't redeem Leagues Cup play no one wants to watch

LA Times  

The first Leagues Cup will forever be remembered for Lionel Messi’s MLS debut, which ended with Inter Miami’s new captain drilling a stoppage-time free kick just under the crossbar to give his team a 2-1 win over Cruz Azul. It’s fighting for attention with the women’s World Cup and for disposable income with barnstorming European and South American clubs, who …

Lionel Messi arrives as Inter Miami faces Cruz Azul
1 year, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi arrives as Inter Miami faces Cruz Azul

The Hindu  

MLS will embark on a new era on Friday, although Lionel Messi’s expected debut for Inter Miami will not come in an official league match. The Argentine superstar instead will guide Inter Miami in a Leagues Cup match against Mexico’s Cruz Azul in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. After Messi revealed earlier this summer he would be continuing his career in Miami, …

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