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/ 974 days agoArgentina ticket details for games in Philadelphia, Los Angeles
The defending World Cup winners Argentina will be active in the USA over the next few months with tickets to watch the side in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. The Argentine national team will play two March friendly matches in the United States. As the first stop on their American tour, Lionel Messi's squad will face […]

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/ 975 days agoT-Mobile users will not get free MLS Season Pass in 2024
In the debut edition of MLS Season Pass, T-Mobile users had included access to watch every game in Major League Soccer on Apple's streaming platform. With access available for the whole season, T-Mobile subscribers saved $100 on MLS Season Pass. It was a major perk for T-Mobile users, particularly if they had an iPhone. Now, […]

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/ 976 days agoRonaldo vs Messi: What if Ronaldo had signed with MLS?
For years, the likelihood of Cristiano Ronaldo coming to Major League Soccer was high. It was a natural fit for the Portuguese who fit the framework for a popular athlete in the United States. That did not happen, as Ronaldo opted for the Saudi Pro League. Instead, Lionel Messi, his individual rival, joined Inter Miami […]

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/ 977 days ago'Messi's World Cup' on Apple TV+ recaptures magic of triumph
Apple TV+'s latest documentary, Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend, recounts the 2022 tournament in Qatar that Argentina won dramatically. The series debuts on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Told over four episodes, the documentary series goes through the lows of losing to Saudi Arabia before the highs of lifting Argentina's third […]

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/ 977 days agoMessi posts video to explain his side of the Hong Kong story
The drama from Messi and his lack of appearance in a Hong Kong friendly has now led to the star releasing a video on social media. Messi, who is always reserved and avoids the media, spoke about how he has spent ample time playing games in China. He said the video was necessary because he […]

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/ 978 days agoMLS to start 2024 season with replacement referees
MLS referees withdrew from the 2024 season's first week of the season after the rejection of a collective bargaining deal. In fact, it has since caused widespread confusion. The outcome is that the league has had to bring in substitutes at the eleventh hour. Almost all members of the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) voted […]

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/ 979 days agoMartin Tyler reveals what he’d love to ask Lionel Messi
Legendary soccer commentator Martin Tyler has done just about everything in his prestigious career. Having started in the industry back in the 1960s, Tyler eventually became the voice of the Premier League in the subsequent years. He then remained in this position for over 30 years. In undoubtedly his most famous call from the booth, […]

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/ 980 days agoWorld Cup winner set to join Messi at Olympics
Another famous Argentina star, Emiliano Martinez, is interested in representing his country in the 2024 Summer Olympics. He may play with Lionel Messi at this summer’s event. With a 1-0 win against Brazil, Argentina secured their spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Now, coach Javier Mascherano has three players above the age of […]

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/ 981 days agoInter Miami squad in ‘dire situation’ ahead of new season
Inter Miami needs to make significant squad changes to be in line with Major League Soccer's financial rules. According to several sources at The Athletic, the club's financial issues are apparently "dire" and need to be addressed soon. One executive from a different MLS team told the news outlet that Miami is "screwed." Miami either […]

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/ 982 days agoNot Messi nor Ronaldo: Romario names 2 players surpassing him
According to Brazilian icon Romario, there have only been two players in history who were better than him, and they are not Ronaldo or Messi. Romario scored 55 goals in 70 games for Brazil from 1987 to 2005. In 1994, he earned the Golden Ball award when the Seleção captured the World Cup trophy. Even […]

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/ 984 days agoIt's up to Messi to decide if he wants to play in the Olympics
The status of Lionel Messi in the Olympics is still unclear, but the boss of the Argentina U-23 side has informed the star that his presence is welcome. Javier Mascherano, a former teammate of Messi's at both Barcelona and Argentina, is the youth side's head coach. Messi would be eligible to play in the competition, […]

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/ 985 days agoUSA could host cancelled Argentina friendlies
The capital of China, Beijing, joined a growing number of cities on Saturday in postponing an Argentina friendly. Lionel Messi's injury, missing last week's match in Hong Kong, is starting to have a bigger impact. With the declaration, the Beijing Football Association halted a friendly match between Ivory Coast and Argentina. "Beijing does not plan, […]

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/ 987 days agoMessi no-show results in Hong Kong promoter losing money
Tatler Asia, the organizer of the recent Inter Miami and Hong Kong XI matchup, has announced that fans will soon receive a partial refund. Ticket holders for the February 4th game became noticeably frustrated when Lionel Messi did not feature in the fixture. The superstar remained on the bench due to a minor injury. After […]

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/ 988 days agoMLS analyst tells Hong Kong to ‘get lost’ about Messi controversy
The controversy surrounding Inter Miami's recent visit to Hong Kong has continued days later. The Major League Soccer side previously played a Hong Kong XI on Sunday, February 4th in front of over 38,000 fans. Although Miami won the preseason match, a majority of the home fans were not thrilled that Lionel Messi did not […]

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/ 990 days agoMLS games that Messi could miss due to Argentina duty
When Inter Miami starts its campaign in the 2024 MLS season, Lionel Messi will always have appearances with Argentina in the back of his mind. Even before winning the Copa America and World Cup, Messi made a strong commitment to Argentina. In the past, though, his time with Barcelona and PSG followed FIFA's international soccer […]