ALL POSTS TAGGED "Lionel Messi" - Page 11
Inter Miami CF
/ 241 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 […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 242 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, […]
Angel Di Maria
/ 243 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 […]
American Soccer
/ 244 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 […]
Cristiano Ronaldo
/ 245 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 […]
Argentina
/ 247 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, […]
Argentina
/ 248 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, […]
Friendlies
/ 250 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 […]
Friendlies
/ 251 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 […]
News
/ 253 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 […]
Friendlies
/ 253 days agoMessi hopeful to play against Vissel Kobe after Hong Kong debacle
Lionel Messi has proclaimed that he is hopeful to be fit enough to face Vissel Kobe on Wednesday. Inter Miami is ending its tour of Asia this week after four friendlies on the continent. The excursion has not gone as planned for the superstar, Miami and Major League Soccer. Messi and company were previously beaten […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 254 days agoMessi and Inter Miami's disastrous world tour
MLS tries to balance Messi's playing time and selling Apple TV subscriptions. We also discuss why FIFA chose New Jersey for the World Cup Final, how Arlington or Atlanta would have been a better choice, where the Women’s World Cup final could be if USA/Mexico wins the bid, how Messi Mania is turning into a […]
Friendlies
/ 254 days agoInter Miami goes dark after Kobe friendly removed from Apple
The confusion and concern surrounding Inter Miami and its tour in Asia is continuing after Apple removed the Vissel Kobe friendly. Originally, the league's streaming partner announced the friendly between Inter Miami and Japanese side Vissel Kobe would be on MLS Season Pass. A chunk of issues surrounding the friendly in Hong Kong have plunged […]
Apple TV
/ 254 days agoHow to sign up for MLS Season Pass in 2024
In 2024, Major League Soccer returns to Apple, and you can sign up for MLS Season Pass right now. In doing so, subscribers unlock access to every Major League Soccer game this season. That includes the Leagues Cup and MLS Cup Playoffs. Even if games are airing on English- or Spanish-language TV, fans can stream […]
David Beckham
/ 255 days agoInter Miami ends preseason world tour early after Messi injury
Inter Miami’s preseason world tour has come to an unexpected early end. Inter Miami secured their first preseason victory, defeating Hong Kong 4-1, amidst a crowd of 40,000 fans' boos. Despite the impressive scoreline, fans were disappointed as neither Lionel Messi nor Luis Suarez played in the game. During the broadcast, MLS Season Pass announcers […]