ALL POSTS TAGGED "Inter Miami - Page 88"

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/ 978 days ago

Inter Miami boss does not turn down idea of Luis Suarez joining

During the massive overhaul at Inter Miami this past summer, Luis Suarez was a name that hovered around DRV PNK Stadium. With Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba linking up with Lionel Messi, the Uruguayan almost joined the FC Barcelona reunion. He even went so far as to offer to pay his current club to let […]

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/ 980 days ago

MLS excludes US Open Cup from Messi Meets America docuseries

The producers behind Messi Meets America are not planning on including any footage or mentions of the US Open Cup in the docuseries, World Soccer Talk has learned. Episodes one through three, released October 11 on Apple TV+, cover the period from Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami until the Leagues Cup Final where Miami […]

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/ 982 days ago

Messi Meets America docuseries panned by critics

When seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi, announced he was heading to Miami to play for Inter Miami, it made headlines throughout the globe. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for soccer enthusiasts to see how a legendary player helped revitalize the sport in North America. Apple TV+ has begun streaming the six-part docuseries "Messi Meets […]

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/ 983 days ago

Messi Meets America review: A fine highlight reel with little depth

If you lived under a rock this summer and didn’t watch any of the highlights of Lionel Messi's introduction to MLS, Messi Meets America is the best way to review highlights of all of Messi's golazos and exciting moments from Inter Miami's Leagues Cup run. If you're expecting anything other than that — such as […]

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/ 984 days ago

Without Messi, why watch the MLS Cup Playoffs?

From June to September, all we’ve heard from MLS and Apple is Messi, Messi, and Messi. Now that Inter Miami is out of the playoffs and Messi is away on international duty, the focus returns to MLS Cup Playoffs. But without the league’s main focal point, what are the redeeming reasons to watch MLS Cup […]

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/ 984 days ago

Messi Mania: Inter Miami to play friendlies in China and Japan

Inter Miami's 2023 Major League Soccer season campaign effectively finished after defeat against Cincinnati last weekend. After suffering a 1-0 defeat at home, Miami no longer had a mathematical chance to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs. Lionel Messi’s season with his new side will end with a pair of matches against Charlotte. The Argentine […]

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/ 985 days ago

Tata Martino's MLS record without Messi worse than Phil Neville

Perception versus reality are two completely different states of mind. After guiding Inter Miami to become 2023 Leagues Cup champions, Argentine coach Tata Martino was lauded by Apple's Taylor Twellman as "one of the best managers in the history of the game.” But how does the Tata Martino record look in his games without Lionel […]

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/ 987 days ago

Messi versus Beckham faces off with competing soccer documentaries

Just like Lionel Messi, David Beckham is entering the world of soccer documentaries. The Inter Miami executive and icon as a player has his own feature. While Messi is appearing in a series on Apple TV+ titled 'Messi Meets America,' Beckham's self-titled series is on Netflix. The streaming service launched the documentary on Oct. 4. […]

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/ 988 days ago

Messi's return not enough: Inter Miami fail to reach MLS playoffs

Lionel Messi returned to the field for Inter Miami as they fought Cincinnati on a rainy night. While the Argentine's team had high hopes for the postseason, they ultimately fell short after a 1-0 defeat. In spite of the Herons' tough playoff odds, the atmosphere at DRV PNK Stadium was upbeat before the game since […]

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/ 988 days ago

January loan deal mounting for Messi: Where could he go?

In the event that Inter Miami do not qualify for the Eastern Conference playoffs, Lionel Messi may make a stunning return to Barcelona in January. The Inter Miami team with Lionel Messi and the one without him have been polar opposites since the Argentine World Cup champion moved to Florida. Miami have been unbeatable with […]

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/ 989 days ago

Inter Miami missing the playoffs is good for the long-term in MLS

The lack of Lionel Messi, coupled with a dismal first half of the campaign, is forcing Inter Miami out of the MLS Cup Playoffs. Therefore, fans will not be able to see the Argentine lift a second trophy with Miami in his first months with the club. Contrary to the fanfare he brought early on […]

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/ 989 days ago

Messi nominated for MLS MVP despite playing 4 games

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has been nominated for the 2023 Landon Donovan MLS MVP award. The Argentine only just joined his new club in mid-July, more than halfway through the current campaign. Although he has racked up some impressive statistics in a short period of time, most of Messi's goals have not come in […]

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/ 991 days ago

Chicago Fire offers attending fans credit amid Messi doubt

The Chicago Fire has made an interesting move for fans ahead of their upcoming match against Inter Miami. 61,000 supporters have purchased tickets to watch the Major League Soccer match on Wednesday. Many of these fans are going to the game to catch a glimpse of Miami star Lionel Messi. For instance, Chicago's last home […]

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/ 992 days ago

Miami owner confirms Messi tribute game back at Barcelona

Inter Miami majority owner Jorge Mas has revealed that a future friendly against Barcelona is in the works. During a recent interview with Spanish news outlet Marca, Mas claimed that the match would be a tribute to Lionel Messi. Although a date is not yet set, it will be played in the Catalan city. "I […]

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/ 993 days ago

Apple TV+'s Messi series not included in MLS Season Pass

Messi Meets America, the new documentary series from Apple, is not included in MLS Season Pass, an Apple spokesperson told World Soccer Talk. Instead, subscribers to MLS Season Pass wanting to watch Apple's Messi series will need to add Apple TV+, the subscription streaming service that costs $6.99 per month. Produced by Smuggler Entertainment and […]