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/ 1075 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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/ 1077 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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/ 1079 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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/ 1080 days agoOutrageous Leagues Cup final ticket prices are bad look for MLS
Inter Miami's qualification into the Leagues Cup Final against Nashville has not been kind to ticket prices. Although the World Cup winner's appearance in the game is expected to drive up prices, they are too high. Pricing out the fans in Nashville continues the 'pay-to-play' nature that has plagued American soccer. Understandably, it is a […]

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/ 1080 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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/ 1080 days agoApple buying or partnering with ESPN makes sense, per analyst
Apple has emerged as a potential partner for Disney as it looks to sort out what to do with ESPN. While Disney could certainly use the reach of Apple, one tech expert says it is a no-brainer for Apple, too. The mega-company started its foray into the sports world, and ESPN would unlock more opportunities […]

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/ 1080 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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/ 1080 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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/ 1081 days agoGriezmann is committed to following Messi to MLS after Atletico
In the past, Antoine Griezmann has repeatedly stated his intention to close out his career in MLS. However, with the lavish offerings of Saudi Arabia, Griezmann's future is somewhat less clear. French national teammates N'golo Kante and Karim Benzema are two major names to move over to Saudi Arabia. However, that is something Griezmann will […]

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/ 1081 days agoInter Miami and Nashville advance to Leagues Cup final
Inter Miami continued its impressive run in the Leagues Cup by beating Philadelphia Union 4-1 on Tuesday. Lionel Messi was once again the star of the show, as he scored in his sixth consecutive game with his new club. The Argentine now has an incredible nine goals in those six matches. Miami's victory takes the […]

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/ 1082 days agoToronto FC holds informal talks Canada coach John Herdman
Toronto FC may not be looking far geographically for its next manager, as John Herdman is a potential name. The current Canada Men's National Team head coach has had introductory discussions with the Canadian club. Currently, Terry Dunfield is serving as manager of Toronto FC after the club sacked Bob Bradley this summer. According to […]

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/ 1082 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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/ 1083 days agoFC Dallas striker Jesus Ferreira wanted by Cadiz in LaLiga
FC Dallas and USMNT striker Jesus Ferreira could make the switch over to Europe with LaLiga club Cadiz, according to the latest reports. Ferreira, repeatedly one of the most prolific strikers in Major League Soccer, is one of nine strikers to have 10 or more goals in MLS play this season. He was also the […]

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/ 1083 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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/ 1084 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, […]