ALL POSTS TAGGED "Lionel Messi" - Page 24
Argentina
/ 433 days agoBallon d’Or decision leaked as Messi tipped to win for 8th time
Lionel Messi looks set to extend his record of Ballon d'Or titles later this month. The Argentine superstar has already collected the award seven times in his illustrious career. This is currently two more than any other player, including Cristiano Ronaldo. Nevertheless, reports out of Spain suggest that Messi will soon win his eighth Ballon […]
Gremio
/ 433 days agoInter 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 […]
Apple TV
/ 435 days agoMLS 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 […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 437 days agoMessi 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 […]
Apple TV
/ 438 days agoMessi 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 […]
Apple TV
/ 439 days agoHow to watch Messi Meets America series from Apple and MLS
Want to watch the new Messi Meets America documentary series? If you're an MLS fan and hopped aboard the MLS Season Pass train this season, it might not be as straightforward as you think. But don't worry, it's easy, albeit at an added cost, and we've got the details for you. Messi Meets America is […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 439 days agoWithout 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 […]
Friendlies
/ 439 days agoMessi 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 […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 440 days agoTata 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 […]
CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying
/ 440 days agoCONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers streaming across Fanatiz
The tournament may still be a long way off, but CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers for 2026 are already in full swing. The first global region to start the qualification process is also one of the most competitive, featuring several top teams fighting for a spot in 2026. Watching, however, is a bit of a throwback […]
Apple TV
/ 442 days agoMessi 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. […]
FC Cincinnati
/ 442 days agoMessi'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 […]
Barcelona
/ 443 days agoJanuary 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 […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 444 days agoInter 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 […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 444 days agoMessi 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 […]