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☆ Lionel Messi: Inter Miami star exits match against Toronto FC with apparent injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Lionel Messi’s return to the pitch was short-lived after the Argentine superstar was subbed off in the 37th minute of Inter Miami’s match against Toronto FC on Wednesday at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Just a few minutes after teammate Jordi Alba was subbed off with an apparent injury, Messi appeared to be experiencing discomfort. He then took off his captain’s armband and placed it on Deandre Yedlin before exiting the match himself. Inter Miami would go on to defeat Toronto FC 4-0. Wednesday’s match marked the first time Messi has played since September 7, when he helped lead Argentina to a victory over Ecuador in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match.

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☆ Lionel Messi: Even when Inter Miami start doesn’t play he’s still star of the show MLS
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Don Riddell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Like, wait, did he not travel to Atlanta?” added Trivedi, referring to Atlanta United’s Major League Soccer (MLS) game against Inter Miami on Saturday. “I feel bad,” Galdamez told CNN. Seeing him would have made the money worth it, because he’s like a God!” Rohan Jhanjee told CNN. “We’re thankful for the fact that he’s here in the US,” Lacey Hunt told CNN. They must also hope that his absence from a crucial league game wasn’t too costly.

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☆ Lionel Messi: Inter Miami loses as Argentinian superstar rested
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( Issy Ronald | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Since Lionel Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami, the club has experienced a turnaround in its fortunes, going unbeaten in 11 games after a nine-game winless streak. But that all changed on Saturday as Inter Miami sunk to a 5-2 defeat against Atlanta United, after taking to the field without Messi who was rested for the first time since signing for the club in July. Inter Miami scored first following a superb Leonardo Campana goal in the 25th minute, as he controlled the ball with his chest, chipped it over a defender, and volleyed it into the net. Inter Miami conceded five goals, including an own goal. “Honestly, I told the players, there are a lot of things out there in the atmosphere and everything seems to be about Inter Miami,” he said, according to ESPN.

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☆ Will Lionel Messi play on Atlanta United’s artificial turf?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Sixteen years on, six MLS teams (over 20%) have artificial turf in their home grounds, including Atlanta United’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where Inter Miami will play on Saturday with potentially Lionel Messi featuring. “Truth is it’s been a while since I’ve played on artificial turf, but I have no problem adapting myself again,” said Messi. The science is conflicting as to whether artificial turf presents increased health concerns to those playing on it. Lower-extremity injuries, in particular knee and ankle injuries, more commonly occur on artificial turf in comparison to natural grass.”Lower leg injuries suffered on artificial turf aren’t just an issue for NFL players. More than 70,000 fans are expected in Atlanta to watch Atlanta United play Inter Miami, but for his next trick just how will Messi potentially deal with playing on artificial surface?

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☆ Lionel Messi to miss Saturday’s Inter Miami MLS game against Atlanta United
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Lionel Messi will miss a Major League Soccer match for the first time since joining Inter Miami as he will not feature against Atlanta United on Saturday. The turf field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta did not play a role, the source said. On Friday, Messi posted a picture on his Instagram stories account of a pizza order in Miami. Inter Miami, on a nine-game winless run prior to Messi’s debut, is unbeaten in 11 games and captured its first trophy last month. Messi has featured in three MLS games so far this season.

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☆ Lionel Messi free kick leads Argentina to victory over Ecuador in opening World Cup qualifier
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Argentina got its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start thanks to yet another sublime Lionel Messi free kick. “We know that they are difficult matches in the qualifiers,” Messi told reporters after the match. We have to keep going, competing and qualifying for the next World Cup, take it game after game. Everyone wants to beat Argentina and now that we are champions, even more so.”Messi’s goal was his 29th in World Cup qualifying campaigns, equaling his old Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez’s record. While the Albiceleste dominated possession, an organized Ecuador team – which will be expecting to qualify for the 2026 World Cup – stifled the home team’s attack for much of the match.

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☆ Mattel to release Barbie Women in Sports, it's 2023 Career of the Year doll
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

She’s conquered the box office over the summer, breaking numerous records and turning the “Barbie” movie into a $1 billion global sensation. Mattel, on Wednesday, unveiled Barbie Women in Sports, its 2023 Barbie Career of the Year-themed dolls. Mattel announced its 2023 Barbie Career of the year-themed dolls, representing women's careers in sports. Sports Reporter Barbie wears a patterned purple dress with black heels and carries a pink Barbie notebook and microphone. The ‘Barbie’ movie opened July 21.

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☆ Leo Messi sparks a surge in Major League Soccer subscription sign-ups
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Soccer superstar Leo Messi’s arrival in America has sparked a surge in ticket prices, apparel and now, streaming subscriptions. MLS Season Pass, which is Apple’s streaming package that broadcasts the soccer matches, experienced 1,690% growth in sign-ups the day Messi first played for his new team Inter Miami, according to analytics firm Antenna. Newly released data shows that the streaming package had about 6,000 subscription sign-ups the day before, but that soared to 110,000 sign-ups on his July 21 debut in the Leagues Cup. But nearly half of MLS Season Pass sign-ups to date happened in July after Messi joined the league, showing the surge in interest that Messi brought to Major League Soccer. That isn’t a surprise since his deal with Inter Miami includes a cut of the revenue from new subscribers of MLS Season Pass, according to multiple reports.

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☆ Prince Harry among star-studded crowd watching Lionel Messi and Inter Miami defeat LAFC
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-04 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —No athlete attracts an A-list crowd quite like Lionel Messi, as demonstrated by Sunday’s Major League Soccer game between Inter Miami and Los Angeles FC. Ticket demand for Miami games has soared since the Argentinian’s arrival, with the average prices around $690 for Sunday’s match – the most expensive MLS game ever, according to online marketplace TickPick. Since moving from Paris Saint-Germain, Messi is having a huge impact on the pitch, as well as off it. Messi spoke with actor Owen Wilson after the game between LAFC and Inter Miami. It next faces Sporting Kansas City on September 9, while LAFC, currently third in the West Conference standings, plays the Portland Timbers.

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☆ LAFC-Inter Miami ticket prices soar as Messi visits Los Angeles for MLS match
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Ticket prices for this Sunday’s match between Inter Miami and Los Angeles FC are the most expensive for a Major League Soccer game ever, according to TickPick, an online marketplace. Average prices are around $690 — a 527% increase over the average ticket price of an MLS game, which used to cost $110 before soccer superstar Leo Messi joined the league. Demand to see Messi is juicing MLS ticket prices. Ira L. Black/Corbis/Getty ImagesHowever, this could be the ceiling for ticket prices. Previously, the Inter Miami jersey was the top-selling jersey only in Florida.

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☆ Miami Races to Finish $350 Million Soccer Stadium Before Messi’s Time Is Up
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Deborah Acosta | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Leo Messi is coming to New York, and New Yorkers are paying through the nose to see him
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Seeing superstar soccer player Leo Messi’s debut in the New York area could cost you as much as a steak dinner at Peter Luger. Ticket reseller VividSeats told CNN that the average price for this weekend’s game is averaging $483. Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesFor the New York Red Bulls, Messi’s appearance is “trending as the Red Bull’s hottest ticket in over a decade,” a VividSeats spokesperson told CNN. Prices for MLS games where Messi is playing have surged since the 36-year-old entered American competition. Apple said that subscriptions to its soccer streaming package have soared since Messi joined in July.

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☆ At Inter Miami, Lionel Messi’s Only Complaint Is the Humidity
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Patricia Mazzei | More About Patricia Mazzei | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The version of Lionel Messi who has become South Florida’s reigning sport king is not the playmaker in his prime that he was for Barcelona or the tortured captain-under-pressure that he was for Argentina. The Messi of Miami is, in his own words, happy. Happy to show his young new team, Inter Miami of M.L.S., how to win. Less happy, perhaps, to deal with South Florida’s crushing summer humidity. Inter Miami, which had the fewest points in M.L.S.

Persons: Lionel Messi, The Messi, Messi, David Beckham Organizations: Miami, Inter Miami, Leagues, Nashville S.C Locations: Barcelona, Argentina, M.L.S, United States

☆ Lionel Messi scores again as Inter Miami advances to Leagues Cup Final
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —In just one month with Inter Miami, Argentine superstar Lionel Messi already has his team reaching new heights. Messi’s goal against Philadelphia was his ninth in just six games since joining Inter, scoring in each of his six matches so far to sit atop the Leagues Cup scoring chart. After Josef Martinez opened the scoring for Miami, Messi scored in the 20th minute with a low rocket from more than 30 yards out. In the other Leagues Cup semifinal Tuesday, Nashville SC defeated Monterrey 2-0 to set up a final against Miami. The Leagues Cup, an annual tournament between MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX, was expanded this year to include all teams in each league.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Josef Martinez, Andre Blake, Jordi Alba, Alejandro Bedoya, David Ruiz Organizations: CNN, Inter Miami, Philadelphia Union, Miami, CONCACAF Leagues, Philadelphia, Inter, Leagues, Nashville SC, Monterrey, MLS, Liga Locations: Argentine, Spanish, Philadelphia, Nashville , Tennessee

☆ Neither Messi Nor Miami Has Come Back to Earth
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Victor Mather | More About Victor Mather | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In his next three games, Messi had four goals. And Inter Miami, frankly poor before Messi showed up, has six straight wins in the Leagues Cup tournament and has advanced to the final. Messi opened the scoring with a shot from outside the box, but Miami trailed by 3-1 after an hour and by 4-2 with 10 minutes to play. But Messi curled in a free kick that was headed in for an own goal, then effortlessly spun another free kick over a leaping wall to tie the score. That took the game to penalties, and Messi duly scored the first of five perfect pens for Miami.

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☆ Lionel Messi scores twice, including late freekick, as Inter Miami advances to MLS Leagues Cup quarterfinals on penalties
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Lionel Messi continued his impressive start to life in the US, scoring twice as Inter Miami advanced to the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup after a penalty shootout on Sunday. The 2022 World Cup winner’s moment of magic forced a penalty shootout with a spot in the final eight on the line. And Messi once again stepped up, calmly slotting home his penalty, while 18-year-old Benjamin Cremaschi converted his spot-kick to seal a 5-3 victory for Inter Miami. “It is true that we count on the best player in the world,” said Inter Miami head coach Gerardo Martino “and you can’t ignore that.”Messi one of Inter Miami's penalties against FC Dallas. The Leagues Cup is joint competition organized by the top-tier soccer competitions in the US and Mexico which features every club in the top two leagues in North America.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Messi, Jordi Alba, Benjamin Cremaschi, ”, Gerardo Martino “, ” Messi, LM Otero Organizations: CNN, Inter Miami, Leagues, Sunday, Argentine, FC Dallas, Miami, Inter, AP Inter Miami, Houston Dynamo, Charlotte FC, Concacaf Champions League Locations: Barcelona, Florida, Mexico, North America

☆ Given Plenty of Space, Lionel Messi Is Putting on a Show
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Victor Mather | More About Victor Mather | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When it was announced that Lionel Messi was coming to Major League Soccer, there was excitement, of course. Would he treat his stay in the league as a retirement tour or even a vacation? Messi had two more goals on Wednesday night, bringing his total to five in his three games for his new team, Inter Miami. Still saddled with the worst record in the league, Inter is playing with panache, and Messi, at times, looks unstoppable. Messi’s arrival after two years at Paris St.-Germain coincided with the start of the Leagues Cup, a newly expanded tournament for teams from M.L.S.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Messi, Germain Organizations: Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Inter, Paris St, Leagues, M.L.S, Mexico’s Liga MX Locations: Paris

☆ Lionel Messi scores twice for Inter Miami in Leagues Cup win
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Lionel Messi continued his impressive start with Major League soccer team Inter Miami as he scored twice in a 3-1 win against Orlando City in the Leagues Cup. A successful penalty kick from Josef Martínez early in the second half saw Miami regain the lead before Messi combined with Taylor and Martínez to score his second volley and complete the victory. Inter Miami has now won three consecutive games with Messi scoring in all of them. It wasn’t a blemish-free evening for the forward, however, as he was yellow carded in the first half and later escaped a second booking for a challenge on Araújo. The victory at DRV PNK Stadium means Messi and Miami will now face FC Dallas in the Leagues Cup round of 16 on Sunday.

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☆ Joan Laporta: Barcelona president says there are ‘no sporting reasons’ for soccer stars to join Saudi Pro League
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Don Riddell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“Fortunately, most of the players like Football Club Barcelona,” Laporta told CNN Sport’s Don Riddell from Los Angeles during the Spanish team’s pre-season tour of the U.S., which wrapped up on Tuesday against AC Milan in Las Vegas. “And when a player, and with all respect, prefers to go to Saudi Arabia, basically there are no sporting reasons. Last week, Al-Hilal, which is one of four Saudi clubs owned by the PIF, made a world-record bid of over $332 million (300 million euros) for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker Kylian Mbappé. “My view is that it’s more important to have the assistance of the clubs, the traditional clubs, specifically the European clubs,” added Laporta. “The priority of last season was the Spanish league and this new season, for us, the league is the priority as well,” said Laporta.

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☆ Kim Kardashian and ‘soccer obsessed’ son Saint are having time of their lives watching beautiful game on globetrotting tour
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

On that occasion, Kardashian and West witnessed Arsenal crash out of the Europa League on penalties, but they were able to meet Gunners striker Eddie Nketiah, as well as enjoying a video call with Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka. Next stop was France to watch Paris Saint-Germain lose 2-0 to Rennes, though Saint was pictured alongside French soccer icon Kylian Mbappé. Kardashian was spotted at the Emirates Stadium in March to watch Arsenal. He is obsessed with soccer, and I will do anything for my babies, so I travel the world. Kardashian’s soccer trip looks set to continue, so don’t be surprised if you see the star at another match this summer.

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☆ Argentina’s Yamila Rodriguez defends Cristiano Ronaldo tattoo as not ‘anti-Messi’
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Argentina forward Yamila Rodríguez has defended herself for having a tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo inked on her left shin, saying that favoring the Portugal star is not a sign she does not appreciate their World Cup-winning talisman Lionel Messi. The 25-year-old, who also has a tattoo of Argentina great Diego Maradona on her left thigh, said she had been receiving criticism on social media for the tattoo of Ronaldo, Messi’s great rival. “I’m not having a bad time because of you (fans) but for the atrocities that are said, without mercy. Yamila Rodriguez's Ronaldo tattoo on her left shin. Enough, it tires me, it hurts me.”Rodríguez was a late substitute in Argentina’s 1-0 defeat by Italy in their Women’s World Cup group opener.

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☆ Lionel Messi is making transition to US look easy as he scores twice for Inter Miami against Atlanta United in Leagues Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Matt Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

On Tuesday, Messi powered his Inter Miami team to a dominant 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup, scoring twice and assisting another in his first start for his new team. Messi celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Atlanta United. Lionel Messi scores his second goal for Inter Miami against Atlanta United. The Leagues Cup, an annual tournament between MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX, was expanded this year to include all teams in each league. The Leagues Cup round-of-32 takes place between August 2 and August 4.

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☆ Want an authentic Lionel Messi Inter Miami kit? You’ll have to wait until October
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —It’s easy to watch Lionel Messi play in the United States, but dressing like him is a bit more difficult. Fans hoping to purchase an authentic Inter Miami jersey featuring its newest star’s name will have to wait until mid-October (notably, that’s when the Major League Soccer season ends). Shortly after Messi announced his intention of coming to the US in June, online retailer Soccer.com said that it sold six months’ worth of generic Inter Miami jerseys in one day, and they’re still sold out. Messi maniaMessi’s first appearance with Inter Miami ended with him scoring the game-winning goal in extra time. His signing is also expected to be a boon for Apple’s nascent streaming package, MLS Season Pass.

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☆ Victoria Beckham serenades husband David Beckham with impromptu Spice Girls song
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Victoria Beckham may not have fully “hung up” her microphone after all. The fashion designer and former Spice Girl, also known as “Posh Spice,” serenaded a small room full of cheering friends – including her husband, soccer star David Beckham – with an iconic Spice Girls track, as seen in a video of the impromptu performance that she shared on her TikTok over the weekend. Microphone in hand, Beckham was seen singing the girl group’s hit 1996 track “Say You’ll be There” while dancing with husband David, who was also joyfully singing along to every word. The British girl group released their debut album “Spice” in 1996, and went on a hiatus in 2000 to pursue solo careers. The last time all five members of the Spice Girls performed together was in 2012 at the London Olympics opening ceremony.

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☆ Lionel Messi’s U.S. Debut Went Exactly as You Would Expect
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-22 | by ( Jonathan Clegg | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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