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/ 948 days agoMartino says Messi may not make MLS debut on Saturday
Inter Miami manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino has claimed that Lionel Messi may not make his Major League Soccer debut this weekend. Although the superstar has played eight matches with his new team, the appearances have been in Leagues Cup and U.S. Open Cup competitions. Miami is scheduled to play away to New York Red Bulls […]

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/ 952 days agoMessi may need rest after Leagues Cup run, says coach
Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino has confirmed that Lionel Messi will need rest in the near future of his MLS career. The Argentine superstar played in all seven of the club's Leagues Cup fixtures since signing in July. After being introduced as a second-half substitute in the opening game, Messi then started the remaining […]

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/ 954 days agoMessi delivers first Inter Miami trophy in Leagues Cup Final win
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami defeated Nashville SC with penalties to win the Leagues Cup Final on Saturday night. The Argentine scored a stunner, but Miami could not hold off the pushback from Nashville. Even though Fafa Picault sent the game to penalties with a second-half goal, Miami persevered. The shootout reached the 11th round, […]

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/ 956 days agoMessi open to playing on artificial turf in MLS
Lionel Messi completed his first press conference on Thursday since signing for Inter Miami back in July. The Argentine superstar covered a wide range of topics during the interview with media personnel. This included typical questions about growing Major League Soccer, the Leagues Cup and his time at Paris Saint-Germain. However, Messi also discussed potentially […]

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/ 957 days agoMessi, like Pele, can leave a historic legacy on American soccer
Nearly 50 years before Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami, the world's greatest soccer player at the time, Pele, shocked the world by coming out of retirement to sign with the North American Soccer League's New York Cosmos. These two transfers, separated by five decades, provide an intriguing comparison of the influence of global superstars. That […]

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/ 957 days agoConstruction of new Inter Miami stadium to star Messi delayed
The clock is ticking for Inter Miami to get its new stadium in Miami ready for Lionel Messi before the World Cup star ends his contract in 2025. Named Miami Freedom Park, the construction of the new Inter Miami stadium is behind schedule. David Beckham originally wanted the 73-acre site to open in 2022. However, […]

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/ 957 days agoLionel Messi’s Inter Miami invited to Copa Libertadores
Inter Miami has received a massive boost since they signed superstar Lionel Messi. Although the club currently sits bottom of the Eastern Conference MLS table, they have essentially been transformed, both on and off the pitch, in the last month. The Argentine legend has propelled his new club to the Leagues Cup final. However, interest […]

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/ 959 days agoMLS ranked 29th strongest league in the world, per Opta
Earlier this year, sports intelligence agency Twenty-First Group ranked MLS as the 29th most competitive soccer league in the world. Since then, a lot has changed in Major League Soccer and other leagues around the world including the Saudi Pro League. However, one thing that hasn’t changed is that MLS is still ranked number 29 […]

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/ 960 days agoSecond new Messi documentary in the works by Apple TV
Apple is looking to build on the Messi mania by creating a second documentary on the Inter Miami superstar. The Argentine World Cup winner is already the central focus of a four-part documentary series. That one focuses on his triumph in Qatar. There is no official release date for the documentary yet. Bloomberg is reporting […]

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/ 961 days agoPhiladelphia boss asks fans to swarm stadium for game vs Messi
Jim Curtin, coach of the Philadelphia Union, has asked supporters to resist the temptation to profit from the resale of their tickets to the next match against Inter Miami. Fans in the Philadelphia area are shelling out big bucks to watch Lionel Messi, a soccer player known worldwide. Tuesday, April 16, 2023, at Subaru Park, […]

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/ 963 days agoIs the Messi Burger worth buying? Watch the taste test
The soccer community has always been quick to capitalize on the popularity of its stars. Likewise, the star capitalize on it by licensing their likenesses to a wide variety of goods. Even Lionel Messi is not beyond exploiting the never-ending stream of revenue generated by his likeness. On the occasion of Hard Rock's 50th anniversary […]

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/ 964 days agoMessi to lure Neymar to MLS? US team considers shock move
This summer, it seems like all the major transfer sagas revolve around Paris Saint-Germain players. The reigning French champions are losing not one but two true A-list stars. Neymar and Messi are seemingly sure to go, with the latter opting for MLS side Inter Miami. To make matters worse, Kylian Mbappe's saga has been an […]

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/ 966 days agoInter Miami vs Charlotte tickets on sale; See Messi in person
The journey of Lionel Messi in south Florida continues after his Inter Miami side came back to defeat FC Dallas on penalty kicks Sunday night. Now they return home Friday to DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale for the Leagues Cup quarterfinals. And tickets for Inter Miami vs Charlotte are now on sale. Plenty of […]

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/ 967 days agoFind out how Leagues Cup is doing (not including Messi)
Now that we're in the Round of 16 in the 2023 Leagues Cup, it feels like two competitions have emerged. There's Leagues Cup featuring a mixture of Liga MX and MLS teams. And then there's "Messi Cup," i.e. any game featuring Lionel Messi starring for Inter Miami. One is producing incredible drama and amazing goals scored […]

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/ 967 days agoMessi magic reigns again in Inter Miami comeback over Dallas
Once again, Lionel Messi led a charge for Inter Miami in its dramatic come-from-behind victory over FC Dallas on Sunday in the Leagues Cup. The round of 16 triumph featured another brace from the Argentine, who now has seven goals in just four appearances with the south Florida club. However, this was certainly his and […]