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/ 633 days agoSir 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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/ 634 days agoFIFA 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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/ 636 days agoLogan 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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/ 637 days agoMessi 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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/ 638 days agoThe 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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/ 639 days agoPep 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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/ 640 days agoBarca 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 […]

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/ 641 days agoColumbus-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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/ 641 days agoSuarez 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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/ 644 days agoMessi'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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/ 647 days agoMessi'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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/ 649 days agoMrBeast-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 […]

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/ 650 days agoWhy Inter Miami may not receive the Supporters' Shield trophy
Inter Miami has collected their second trophy in their short history as a Major League Soccer club. The latest triumph came on Wednesday night as the Herons earned the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield by beating the Columbus Crew. Miami won the match thanks to goals from superstar duo Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Messi started […]

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/ 656 days agoInter Miami tickets to see Messi still cheaper on resale market
Inter Miami returns to action on Saturday night in a MLS game against Charlotte FC. The Herons are inching closer to securing the Supporters’ Shield. If the team can accomplish that achievement, it guarantees Inter Miami a home-field advantage in the MLS Cup playoffs. Are Inter Miami tickets cheaper via Ticketmaster or resale sites? As […]

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/ 657 days agoNo doubt: Pulisic names his GOAT between Ronaldo and Messi
Christian Pulisic has added his voice to the long-standing debate on who the greatest player of all time is between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In a recent interview as part of a promotional feature with Puma, Pulisic was asked to weigh in on the rivalry between the two iconic players. For more than two […]