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Lionel Messi Has Brought ‘Transformational Year’ For MLS Says Don Garber | Football News
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Lionel Messi Has Brought ‘Transformational Year’ For MLS Says Don Garber | Football News

[ad_1] Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber says his league has enjoyed a "transformational year" crediting the arrival of Lionel Messi and the broadcast deal with Apple TV for unprecedented interest. But while he said North America would become the "epicenter" of the game with the World Cup, Copa America and FIFA Club World Cup all coming to the region, Garber acknowledged squeezing in all the club and country competitions was a headache. In his annual "state of the league" address ahead of Saturday's MLS Cup final between Columbus Crew and Los Angeles FC, Garber said MLS was trending upwards in all key areas."Lionel Messi had many options for the next chapter of his iconic soccer career. The magnitude of his decision to join MLS cannot be over-stated," Garber said."A World Cup c...
Shah Rukh Khan Has An Honest Advice For David Beckham. “Get Some Sleep…” | Football News
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Shah Rukh Khan Has An Honest Advice For David Beckham. “Get Some Sleep…” | Football News

[ad_1] Former England football team captain David Beckham has had a busy week during his first visit to India. Beckham, who was in the country as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, attended the Cricket World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. From cricketers to actors, Beckham obliged for a picture with everyone. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan also caught up with the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star.Taking to social media platform X, Shah Rukh Khan reserved huge praise for Beckham, labelling the latter as "kind and an absolute gentleman".However, the 58-year-old also had an interesting piece of advice for the 48-year-old former footballer."Last nite with an icon...and an absolute gentleman. Have always been a big admirer but me...
Lionel Messi Celebrates Ballon d’Or With MLS Fans But Inter Miami Fall In Friendly | Football News
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Lionel Messi Celebrates Ballon d’Or With MLS Fans But Inter Miami Fall In Friendly | Football News

[ad_1] Inter Miami saluted Argentine star Lionel Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or on Friday, but their friendly match to mark the achievement ended in a 2-1 loss to MLS rivals New York City FC. The defeat, in a match between two teams long out of the MLS championship running, was just a footnote on a celebratory night that began with Messi offering his thanks to fans for the welcome he'd received in Florida. Fans, many of them shouting "Messi! Messi!" in unison, nearly filled the DRV PNK stadium -- despite the fact that the club's MLS season ended last month."Thank you for being here, for this beautiful tribute," Messi said after raising the trophy he'd collected in Paris last month. "I have been here for a short time, but it seems like a lot of time."I want to thank all the people of Miami, n...
Lionel Messi And Inter Miami Eliminated From MLS Playoff Contention | Football News
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Lionel Messi And Inter Miami Eliminated From MLS Playoff Contention | Football News

[ad_1] There will be no Hollywood ending to Lionel Messi's first season in Major League Soccer after his Inter Miami team were eliminated from contention for the playoffs after a 1-0 defeat at home to FC Cincinnati on Saturday. DC United also missed out on a spot in the post-season and immediately announced that their English manager, former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney, was leaving his post by "mutual agreement". Messi returned from injury as a substitute in the 55th minute but Cincinnati, who have earned top seed in the playoffs, grabbed the win with a goal from Argentine Alvaro Barreal.Messi made little impact on the field and although he had two free-kick opportunities within his shooting range, both his efforts sailed harmlessly wide."I could see that he was lacking football ...
Lionel Messi Could Return As Inter Miami Enter Major League Soccer’s Last Chance Saloon  | Football News
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Lionel Messi Could Return As Inter Miami Enter Major League Soccer’s Last Chance Saloon | Football News

[ad_1] Lionel Messi could make his return to Major League Soccer action on Saturday with the Argentine hoping to give a boost to Inter Miami's flagging playoff hopes. Messi has played just 37 minutes for his club since September 3 having returned with an injury from international duty with Argentina last month. His absence has been sorely felt, with Miami winless in their last three league games and losing the US Open Cup final to Houston. Miami crashed to a 4-1 defeat to Chicago on Wednesday without the seven-times Ballon d'Or winner but the following day he was named in Argentina's squad for their upcoming South American World Cup qualifiers.That prompted speculation that he might be in contention to face Eastern Conference leaders Cincinnati on Saturday and the optimism increased afte...
Messi Out But Miami Seek Derby Win As Playoff Race Heats Up | Football News
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Messi Out But Miami Seek Derby Win As Playoff Race Heats Up | Football News

[ad_1] Inter Miami head into Sunday's Florida derby against Orlando City with their Major League Soccer playoff destiny in their own hands but without star performer Lionel Messi. Messi and his former Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba both limped out of the first half of Wednesday's 4-0 win over Toronto and were immediately ruled out of the Orlando game by coach Tata Martino. On Friday, Martino confirmed that Messi is coping with some old "scars" while Alba has "muscle fatigue".Martino said that while Messi's problem is not serious, he cannot "play freely" in his current condition."It's bothers him. I don't know if it hurts. I can't really explain as it's more a medical topic," said the Argentine coach.Miami already won the Leagues Cup since Messi's arrival, the club has a US Open Cup final ...
Blow For Lionel Messi, Inter Miami MLS Playoff Hopes As Cincinnati Clinch | Football News
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Blow For Lionel Messi, Inter Miami MLS Playoff Hopes As Cincinnati Clinch | Football News

[ad_1] FC Cincinnati led the way into the Major League Soccer playoffs on Wednesday as the slim post-season hopes of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami took a hit with a goalless draw against Nashville. Second-half goals from Luciano Acosta and Brandon Vazquez lifted Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory at Atlanta, where Colombian Edwin Mosquera's first MLS goal had put the hosts ahead in the 10th minute. The victory was Cincinnati's first at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and took the Eastern Conference leaders to 57 points and the first berth in the MLS Cup playoffs with eight matches remaining in the regular season.Miami, meanwhile, made little headway in their unlikely bid to make the playoffs as they were held scoreless for the first time in the 10 games of the Messi era.The Argentine star had scored 11 goal...
Lionel Messi Turns Inter Miami To Peak Barcelona, Scores Incredible Team Goal. Watch | Football News
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Lionel Messi Turns Inter Miami To Peak Barcelona, Scores Incredible Team Goal. Watch | Football News

[ad_1] Lionel Messi scored for Inter Miami in 2-0 win against New York Red Bulls© AFPLionel Messi wasn't in the starting XI, yet it was his goal that made all the difference for Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer game against New York Red Bulls on Saturday. Messi came off the bench to inspire an incredible solo goal for Inter Miami in the playoffs match, helping his team win 2-0. It was the Argentine maestro, who has already scored a plethora of important goals for the club in other competitions, who finished off a peak Barcelona-style team goal. It was also the first goal for Messi in the regular MLS season.After a week in which Miami won the Leagues Cup and reached the final of the US Open Cup, Messi was left on the bench by coach Gerard "Tata" Martino, who decided that the 7-time ...
No Lionel Messi In Major League Soccer Yet? Inter Miami Coach Makes Big Admission | Football News
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No Lionel Messi In Major League Soccer Yet? Inter Miami Coach Makes Big Admission | Football News

[ad_1] Inter Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino has hinted that Lionel Messi may not start Saturday's Major League Soccer clash at the New York Red Bulls. Messi has played eight games inside a month for Miami in their triumphant Leagues Cup campaign and Wednesday's US Open Cup semi-final win at Cincinnati. Asked at a press conference whether Messi will play in what will be Miami's first regular season MLS game since the arrival of the Argentine, Martino said no decision had yet been made."We will see after training (Friday night), after we talk to the players. They have been resting since the Cincinnati game, with just a light training session at the hotel," he said.With tickets selling at a premium for Saturday's game at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey, the absence of Messi would be a majo...
Ex-Navy Seal And MMA Fighter – Lionel Messi’s Personal Bodyguard Yassine Chueko At Inter Miami | Football News
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Ex-Navy Seal And MMA Fighter – Lionel Messi’s Personal Bodyguard Yassine Chueko At Inter Miami | Football News

[ad_1] Lionel Messi (right) with his bodyguard (centre) at Inter Miami.© TwitterLionel Messi's move to Inter Miami has been memorable for the player and the club so far. He signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Miami last month only and stood up the expectations for the Major League Soccer club. The Argentine World Cup winner recently won his first trophy with his new club. He led the side to the Leagues Cup trophy by continuing his impressive run in the final as well. However, off late, it is not only Messi who is hogging limelight at Inter Miami.To make sure Messi remains safe in and outside stadium at Inter Miami, co-owner of the club, David Beckham, has reportedly deployed a personal bodyguard for the Argentine star. The guard is now going viral on social media.Watch some of the...