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/ 578 days ago

Messi salary equals a combined payroll of 22 other MLS teams

Lionel Messi’s transition to MLS with Inter Miami has not only redefined on-field expectations but has also established a new precedent in the league's payroll landscape. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s salary at Inter Miami now surpasses the total wages of nearly all MLS clubs. It underlines the league's major financial shift since the Argentine's […]

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/ 583 days ago

Forbes updated list: Ronaldo salary double that of Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's rivalry has captivated fans for over a decade, both on and off the pitch. While their competition for titles and individual awards has been fierce, a new battleground has emerged—financial earnings. According to Forbes' latest list of the highest-paid soccer players in 2024, Ronaldo's earnings have skyrocketed. Thus, leaving his […]

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/ 583 days ago

Miami to get another ex-Barca star? Verbal agreement for move

Reports are emerging that Neymar has reached a verbal agreement to join MLS side Inter Miami, where he would reunite with his former Barcelona teammates. This potential move, if it materializes, would see the trio known as "MSN"—Messi, Suarez, and Neymar—reunite on the field. Particularly, after their celebrated partnership at Barcelona between 2014 and 2017. […]

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/ 583 days ago

Sir Alex Ferguson: Driving force behind Messi's MLS move

Lionel Messi's blockbuster move to MLS in 2023 stunned the soccer world, not only for its impact on the American sports landscape. It also solidified Inter Miami’s position as a rising force in global soccer. According to David Beckham, owner of Inter Miami, much of the credit for securing Messi’s signature and sealing his arrival […]

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/ 584 days ago

FIFA needs Messi to 'sell' Club World Cup to TV network execs

In our opinion, FIFA needs to use Lionel Messi to bolster interest in the 2025 Club World Cup by naming Inter Miami as CONCACAF's final team for the tournament. As hosts of the competition, the United States receives an extra slot. The Seattle Sounders previously booked a place in the tournament due to their triumph […]

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/ 586 days ago

Logan Paul vs Messi: Prime faces legal action from Mas+

Lionel Messi's sports drink brand, Más+, has filed a lawsuit against Prime Hydration, accusing them of "anti-competitive" behavior. Prime is the popular beverage company co-founded by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI. They are allegedly trying to keep Más+ off store shelves by threatening legal action for trademark and trade dress violation; further claiming that Más+'s […]

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/ 587 days ago

Messi remains invaluable to Argentina despite looming retirement

Lionel Messi turned back the clock on Tuesday night as he once again ran the show for Argentina. The 37-year-old superstar netted a hat trick and added two assists in La Seleccion's 6-0 demolition of Bolivia in Buenos Aires. The victory keeps Argentina atop the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualification table. Messi's team currently leads […]

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/ 588 days ago

The likely candidates to break Ronaldo's goal-scoring record

They say records are there to be broken, just as Cristiano Ronaldo broke a longstanding goal-scoring record at the international level. Some sporting achievements, like this one of Ronaldo, may be too enormous to surpass. For Ronaldo, netting 133 times in international fixtures was not terrifying enough. This figure remains a work in progress, as […]

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/ 589 days ago

Pep Guardiola chooses the greatest soccer player in history

As both a manager and player, Pep Guardiola has been around some of the greatest soccer players in history. During his time as a midfielder, he played against the likes of Diego Maradona, Paolo Maldini and Zinedine Zidane. As a manager, he has either led or coached against Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar and the […]

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/ 590 days ago

Barca still paying Inter Miami trio Messi, Alba, and Busquets

Despite their departures from the club and current association with Inter Miami, Barca continues to pay Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba. The trio, who once formed the core of the Blaugrana’s dominance, now play in MLS for David Beckham’s Inter Miami. Yet their financial ties to the Catalan giants remain due to deferred […]

TV

/ 591 days ago

Columbus-Miami: Biggest MLS game delivers poor TV ratings

The most highly-anticipated MLS game of the entire 2024 season thus far delivered dismal ratings across US television. The October 2nd game between Columbus Crew and Inter Miami featured two teams fighting for the Supporters’ Shield. It also featured the two best coaches in MLS (Wilfried Nancy and Tata Martino) as well as the biggest […]

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/ 591 days ago

Suarez aims to upstage Messi in MLS MVP race

The 2024 MLS season has been nothing short of spectacular, with a host of standout performances across the league. The recently announced finalists for the prestigious MVP award highlight this season's best. But, to no one’s surprise, Inter Miami’s dynamic duo, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez lead the charge. Alongside them, Cincinnati's Lucho Acosta, Columbus […]

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/ 594 days ago

Messi's return with Argentina faces delay due to Hurricane Milton

The highly anticipated World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Venezuela could be delayed due to the threat posed by Hurricane Milton. Scheduled for Thursday, the match might be pushed to Friday as Argentina face significant travel disruptions caused by the storm. The team, currently in Florida, has encountered difficulties in traveling from Miami to Venezuela. […]

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/ 597 days ago

Messi's homecoming in works for Barcelona's 125th anniversary

Barcelona and Lionel Messi are set to commemorate a significant milestone in their illustrious history: the club’s 125th anniversary. The event is scheduled for November 29, 2024. It is expected to be a grand occasion that will honor the club’s legacy and its impact on global soccer. While the club had originally hoped to host […]

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/ 599 days ago

MrBeast-Messi collaboration to stop Ronaldo’s YouTube growth?

In an unexpected turn of events, two of the world's biggest stars from different fields could be joining forces in the battle for YouTube supremacy. Jimmy Donaldson, known worldwide as MrBeast, has revealed that he might collaborate with soccer legend Lionel Messi to fend off Cristiano Ronaldo's rapid rise on the platform. This unlikely showdown […]