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☆ Audi strikes multiyear partnership with MLS' Inter Miami CF
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Justine Fisher | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Volkswagen-owned Audi has struck a multiyear partnership with Inter Miami CF as the team's official automotive partner. Audi is driving up its sports investments and becoming the official automotive partner of Inter Miami CF. Inter Miami CF president of business operations Xavier Asensi said elements of the partnership are ongoing as opportunities arise. He said Inter Miami CF aims for a long-term partnership where the two companies can build together. Audi has been the official automotive partner of Major League Soccer since 2015, and Cotter said the automaker hopes to continue to build its soccer portfolio.

Persons: Emilie Cotter, They've, Cotter, Xavier Asensi, Asensi Organizations: Volkswagen, Audi, Inter Miami CF, South, Audi of America, Inter Miami, Major League Soccer Locations: South Florida, Cotter

☆ Beckham, Guardiola and the Princess of Wales: Welcome to Wimbledon’s Royal Box
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Nick Miller | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +13 min

On the upside, you get the best view in the house for the most famous tennis tournament in the world. The Royal Box at Wimbledon is an unending source of fascination for people ostensibly tuning in to watch some top-class sport. Guardiola and Williamson acknowledged the crowd, as is traditional in the Royal Box on middle Saturday. You get drinks on arrival, served on the balcony behind Centre Court, which overlooks some of the smaller courts. The invitation reads: ‘The Chairman and Committee of Management of The Championships request the pleasure of the company of [insert name] & Guest in the Royal Box on [insert date].

Persons: Jeff Bezos, David Attenborough, Princess, Wales, Kylie Minogue, Prince Albert of Monaco, Pep Guardiola, Bear Grylls, David Beckham, Samuel L Jackson, David Cameron, Sachin Tendulkar, Richard Branson, Alex Ferguson, James Bond, Christopher Eubanks, Debbie Jevans, Jevans, Pat Cummins, Niamh Cusack, Sir John Timpson, Keir Starmer’s, Theresa May, Sir David Attenborough, Katherine Jenkins, Dave Grohl, Olga Morozova, Ian Hewitt, Dame Sarah Gilbert, Gilbert, Irene Tracey, Dame Ruth Beverley, Nazanin Zaghari, Ratcliffe, Andy Murray’s, Murray, Zaghari, Roger Federer, Ryan Peniston, Karwai Tang, Pierce Brosnan, Anna Wintour, Russell Wilson, Sam Mendes, Eddie Redmayne, Sienna Miller, Jude Law, Ian McKellen, Maggie Smith, Michael McIntyre, Duke, Duchess of Kent, Prince Michael of Kent, Queen Elizabeth II, Geordie Greig —, —, George Osborne, John Witherow, they’re, Guardiola, Williamson, Andrej Isakovic, Mark Philippoussis, Roger Federer’s, Conchita Martinez, Leah Williamson, Denise Lewis, Ben Stokes, Beckham, Gareth Southgate, Jordan Henderson, Geoff Hurst, Bobby Charlton, Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy, Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia, David Haye, Chris Hoy, Kelly Holmes, Nicola Adams, Jessica Ennis, Hill, you’ve, Aaron Chown, Tom Cruise ”, Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic, ” sniffed, –, ” Alan Chalmers, didn’t, ”, Pippa Middleton, Ilie Nastase, Serena Williams’s, hasn’t, Boris Becker, Eamonn Dalton Organizations: National Health Service, Wimbledon, Court, Lawn Tennis, Green Sport, Conservatives, Foo Fighters, BBC Radio, Royals, Evening, The, England women’s, European, Getty, Manchester City, Augusta, British, The New York Times, Olympic, Management, Inter Miami CF ’, “ Wimbledon Locations: British, Iran, Ratcliffe, Wales, That’s, London, AFP, England, Marbella, it’s, Romanian

☆ NHL's Coyotes CEO, other Latino executives launch platform to promote Hispanics in sports
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Xavier Gutierrez, CEO of the Arizona Coyotes and CEO of ImpactX Sports Group (L), and Pedro Guerrero, CEO of Guerrero Media. Gutierrez had previously been a managing director at private equity firm Clearlake Capital Group and knew Meruelo for about a decade before becoming the NHL's first-ever Latino CEO. It took a Latino owner to hire a Latino CEO, Gutierrez explained in an interview, because Hispanics are not well-represented in leadership positions in professional sports. Gutierrez, who is technically still CEO of the Arizona Coyotes even though the franchise is inactive, says he is the only non-owner Latino CEO. Gutierrez and Pedro Antonio Guerrero, the CEO of executive advancement company Guerrero Media, introduced Latinos in Sports at an event in Miami last week.

Persons: Xavier Gutierrez, Pedro Guerrero, Alex Meruelo, Gutierrez, Jorge Mas, haven't, Pedro Antonio Guerrero, Vianni Lubus, Mike Valdes, Fauli, José Feliciano Organizations: Arizona Coyotes, ImpactX Sports, Guerrero Media, Hockey League's Arizona Coyotes, Arizona team's, Coyotes, Clearlake Capital Group, NHL, National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, MLS, Inter Miami CF, Sports, CNBC, Chemistry Cultura, Clearlake Capital, Premier League's Chelsea Football Club Locations: Utah, Arizona, Guadalajara, Mexico, Cuban, American, U.S, Canada, Miami

☆ Authentic Brands CEO, Jamie Salter, and soccer legend, David Beckham sit down with Sara Eisen to discuss the consumer, the power of live sports and Miami AFC
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAuthentic Brands CEO, Jamie Salter, and soccer legend, David Beckham sit down with Sara Eisen to discuss the consumer, the power of live sports and Miami AFCSara Eisen sits down at the Milken Conference with soccer legend, David Beckham, and Authentic Brands CEO, Jamie Salter to talk sports, retail, the consumer and Inter Miami CF.

Persons: Jamie Salter, David Beckham, Sara Eisen, Miami AFC Sara Eisen Organizations: Authentic, Miami AFC, Milken Conference, Authentic Brands, Inter Miami CF

☆ Stella Artois taps David Beckham to restore its shine
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Stella Artois, the nearly century-old brew, isn’t immune to the difficulties facing beer sales, so it’s drafting one of the world’s most recognizable personalities to help the lager return to its former glory: David Beckham. On Tuesday, the Anheuser-Busch InBev-owned brand introduced the former soccer superstar as the new face of its beer, naming Beckham as its “official ambassador” for Stella Artois. David Beckham is the new face of Stella Artois. Beckham joins fellow soccer superstar Lionel Messi in the A-B ambassador portfolio. “Beckham certainly gives Stella Artois the kind of top-tier recognition that A-B has historically leaned on to gain attention,” Sightline’s Roth said.

Persons: New York CNN — Stella Artois, David Beckham, Beckham, ”, Stella Artois, weren’t, Bump, it’s, ” Bryan Roth, Richard Oppy, Oppy, Victoria Beckham, David, ” Oppy, Matt Damon, Zoe Saldana, Lionel Messi, Bud Light, “ Beckham, ” Sightline’s Roth, “, ” Roth, Messi “ Organizations: New, New York CNN, Anheuser, Busch InBev, Bump Williams Consulting, Feel Goods Company, CNN, InBev, Maserati, Wimbledon, Roland, Garros, Inter Miami CF, Major League Soccer, Bowl, North America, Bud Light Locations: New York, Europe, America

☆ Hong Kong government may cut support funding after Messi did not play in friendly match
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

HONG KONG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 04: Fans react after not seeing Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi play during the friendly match between Hong Kong Team and Inter Miami CF at Hong Kong Stadium on February 4, 2024 in Hong Kong, China. The Hong Kong government said it may cut funding for a friendly match after soccer legend Lionel Messi did not take the pitch on Sunday. The Miami Herald reported that Messi had an MRI last week ahead of a friendly match in Saudi Arabia. The friendly match had been awarded "M" Mark status which is granted to major sporting events held in the city. Hong Kong said it had awarded the event a matching grant of 15 million Hong Kong dollars ($1.9 million) and a venue grant of HK$1 million.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Messi Organizations: Inter Miami's Argentine, Hong Kong Team, Inter Miami CF, Hong Kong, Hong, Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Argentine, Miami Herald, Florida, China, HK Locations: HONG KONG, CHINA, Hong Kong, China, ., Saudi Arabia

☆ Messi's new Inter Miami soccer jersey replaces crypto firm logo with cruise operator icon
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Sam Meredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Benjamin Cremaschi #30, Lionel Messi #10 and Luis Suarez #9 of Inter Miami CF unveil new jerseys during the Royal Carribean & Inter Miami CF Launch Event on January 23, 2024 in Miami, Florida. Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi and his teammates at Major League Soccer's Inter Miami will wear the icon of Royal Caribbean International on their jerseys for the upcoming campaign, replacing crypto investment firm XBTO as the club's main sponsor. In a statement published Tuesday, Royal Caribbean International announced it would soon "make its mark front and center" on the Inter Miami's team's soccer jerseys. The sponsorship deal is likely seeking to harness Messi's popularity ahead of the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's second season at Inter Miami. Alongside partnering with Hard Rock International for a "Milanese style" chicken sandwich, Messi recently helped Royal Caribbean International to launch its enormous "Icon of the Seas" ship.

Persons: Benjamin Cremaschi, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jason Liberty, Messi Organizations: Inter Miami CF, Royal, Inter Miami, Major League Soccer's Inter Miami, Royal Caribbean International, Inter Miami's, Royal Caribbean Group, Hard, International Locations: Miami , Florida, Florida, South Florida

Inter Miami announced Wednesday that its planned trip to China for a pair of exhibition matches has been called off. Political Cartoons View All 1227 Images“The tour promoter, NSN, has informed Inter Miami CF of the cancellation of its China Tour due to unforeseen circumstances in China,” read Inter Miami's statement. Messi returned to the U.S. early Tuesday after winning the Ballon d'Or and was with Inter Miami for a training session that morning. He remains under contract to Inter Miami for the 2024 and 2025 MLS seasons, making between $50 million and $60 million annually. He and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham have enormous followings in Asia, along with several endorsement deals in the region.

Persons: — Lionel Messi, Messi, Ballon, —, Li Keqiang, ”, “, NSN, Messi's ballyhooed, — hasn’t, David Beckham Organizations: Inter Miami, Argentina, TyC, Inter Miami CF, “ Inter, Inter Miami's, Major League Soccer, —, Australia, Olympic, Beijing Games Locations: FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla, China, Argentina, U.S, Beijing, Asia

☆ 'Messi Meets America' review: Lionel Messi's Inter Miami arrival becomes a flat-footed Apple TV+ docuseries
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Lionel Messi is widely considered the greatest soccer player in the world, which makes one wonder how extensive access to him and his new team could yield such a boring sports docuseries. Still, that adequately sums up “Messi Meets America,” an Apple TV+ project whose first three episodes have all the heft of a latenight infomercial. Part of that, admittedly, has to do with the way that Messi carefully protects his image, exhibiting a knack for speaking very earnestly in classic sports cliches. “Can one guy make that big of a difference?” Miami Herald sportswriter Michelle Kaufman asks early on. “Messi Meets America” premieres October 11 on Apple TV+.

Persons: Lionel Messi, “, Messi, –, David Beckham, Beckham, Messi –, “ Messi, America ”, Reese Witherspoon, Michelle Kaufman Organizations: CNN, “ Messi, Apple, Inter Miami CF, MLS, Netflix, Chicago Bulls, Charitably, Miami Herald, America

☆ Chicago Fire offer fans credit amid Messi uncertainty
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sep 20, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) runs with the ball against the Toronto FC during the first half at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 3 (Reuters) - Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire have offered a financial incentive to ticket holders who attend their home game against Inter Miami on Wednesday given the uncertainty surrounding Lionel Messi's availability. Mindful that Messi may not play, Chicago said on Tuesday they will offer a $250 credit toward new memberships for next season -- or a $50 credit for anyone unable to use the new member credit -- to all single-game ticket buyers who attend the Miami match regardless of which players make an appearance. "While we don't yet know the official status of Lionel Messi's availability for our match tomorrow ... we understand that many of our fans may be disappointed if they don't get the chance to see him play," Chicago said in a news release. Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Sam Navarro, Ballon, Messi, Lionel Messi's, Frank Pingue, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Inter Miami CF, Toronto FC, USA, League, Chicago Fire, Inter Miami, Soldier, Chicago, Miami, Thomson Locations: Fort Lauderdale , Florida, USA, Miami, Argentina, Qatar, Toronto

☆ Inter Miami to wait until 'last moment' to decide on Messi fitness for Cup final
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Sep 20, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) runs with the ball against the Toronto FC during the first half at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 26 (Reuters) - Inter Miami will wait until the "last moment" to see if Lionel Messi is fit to play in Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup final against Houston Dynamo, coach Gerardo Martino said. The Argentina captain is a doubt for the U.S. Open Cup final when his team will aim to claim their second title after winning the Leagues Cup last month. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has scored 11 goals and provided five assists in 12 games for Inter Miami since his arrival from Paris St Germain in July. The Miami side are yet to lose with Messi on the pitch and Martino said he would not consider playing the 36-year-old if it were not a cup final.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Sam Navarro, Gerardo Martino, Messi, Leo, Martino, We'll, Ballon, Janina Nuno Rios, Javier Leira, Toby Davis Organizations: Inter Miami CF, Toronto FC, USA, Inter Miami, Houston Dynamo, Orlando City, U.S, Paris St Germain, Thomson Locations: Fort Lauderdale , Florida, USA, Wednesday's U.S, Argentina, Paris, Miami, Argentine

☆ The IRS is going to know if you made big money reselling tickets for tours by the likes of Taylor Swift or Beyoncé
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-24 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A new law will require ticketing platforms to tell the IRS about users who made over $600 this year. AdvertisementAdvertisementBut this year the topic of ticket resales has made headlines, as prices for big events surged. The average price for a Beyoncé concert ticket averaged $380, while fans wanting to see Harry Styles live needed to fork out an average of $400, the Journal reported. CHANDAN KHANNA/Getty ImagesThe resale of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour tickets has caused the most commotion, as hugely inflated prices, fake ticket sales, and site crashes angered her fanbase. One Swiftie said she even saw some ticket prices for a Swift concert going for more than $30,000.

Persons: resales, Lionel Messi, Harry Styles, CHANDAN KHANNA, Swiftie Organizations: IRS, Taxation, Service, American, Ticketmaster, Street Journal, MLS, Inter Miami CF Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ 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.

Persons: Lionel Messi’s, Rishi Trivedi, ”, Trivedi, “, he’s, Jenil Patel, Gonzalo Pineda, ” Lionel Messi, Megan Briggs, Messi, Mercedes, they’d, Angel Galdamez, ” Galdamez, Irma Lopez, Hector Vivas, It’s, it’s, he’d, we’d, Rohan Jhanjee, Leonardo DiCaprio, Prince Harry, Selena Gomez, “ We’re, ” Lacey Hunt, Brad Penner, he’ll, Miami’s Organizations: CNN, CNN Sport, Atlanta United’s Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Inter, Atlanta, Inter Miami CF, Florida Blue Training, Getty, MLS, Atlanta United, United, Miami, Leagues Cup, Sporting Kansas City, Leagues, Orlando City SC, Messi, New York Red Bulls, Red Bull Arena, USA, Network, Reuters, Houston, Eastern Conference Locations: Argentine, Miami, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, United States, Argentina, North America

Jul 24, 2023; Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) runs on the field during practice at Florida Blue Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsLOS ANGELES, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Inter Miami have changed their plans and will no longer stay this weekend at a Santa Monica hotel where workers recently went on strike, a union source told Reuters on Friday. A Fairmont Miramar spokesperson declined to comment. An MLS spokesperson said the league does not monitor which hotels teams stay at when travelling. The MLS Players Association and Inter Miami did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Sam Navarro, Maria Hernandez, Messi, Rory Carroll, Frank Pingue, Steve Keating, Ken Ferris Organizations: Inter Miami CF, Florida Blue Training, USA, Inter Miami, LAFC, Fairmont Miramar, MLS, MLS Players Association, Thomson Locations: Ft . Lauderdale , FL, USA, Santa Monica, Miramar, Los Angeles, Toronto, New York

☆ Lionel Messi lifts MLS to new heights, but the league needs more than 'the GOAT' to grow
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Marco Bello | ReutersSince joining, Inter Miami rose to the highest-selling MLS team for tickets from the 13th spot on StubHub. The average ticket price for Inter Miami on StubHub is $161, nearly 64% higher than the league average. The overall average MLS ticket price is up to $98, while the average ticket price for the Leagues Cup overall was $152. Yes, what we're seeing in pricing for the MLS for Messi games is unprecedented. "Those average ticket prices were still three times what we're seeing for Messi games so far this year," Budelli said.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Logan Riely, Messi, it's, Camilo Durana, Lee Berke, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Thierry Henry, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Germain, –, Leo Messi, Marco Bello, he's, Durana, Marc de Grandpré, that's, Adam Budelli, Tom Brady –, StubHub, Lebron James, Budelli, Berke, Tom Brady, Adam Glanzman Organizations: FC Dallas, Toyota, Major League Soccer's Inter Miami CF, MLS, NFL, NBA, Public Investment Fund, French, Paris Saint, FC Barcelona, Inter Miami, Reuters, Messi, Apple, North, Liga MX, U.S, Leagues, Saturday, Red Bulls, New York Red Bulls, NFL Sunday, Tampa Bay, Disney, ESPN, ABC, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Gillette, Getty Locations: Frisco , Texas, U.S, Saudi Arabia, Argentine, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Harrison , New Jersey, Manhattan, StubHub, Foxborough , Massachusetts

☆ 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.

Persons: Leo Messi’s, Peter Luger, VividSeats, Messi, Kevin C, Cox, He’s, “ Messi, ”, Apple Organizations: New, New York CNN, Saturday’s Inter Miami CF, Major League Soccer, New York Red Bulls, CNN, MLS, FC Barcelona, Inter Miami, Leagues, Liga MX, Adidas Locations: New York, Harrison , New Jersey, Manhattan, York

☆ With Lionel Messi playing soccer in the U.S., single-game ticket prices surge by more than 1,700%
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

With Messi's signing, subscriptions to "MLS Season Pass" on Apple TV have doubled, according to Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas. Perhaps most strikingly, Inter Miami ticket prices have increased for both home and away games. The effect is more pronounced for the away games, which include larger markets such as New York and Los Angeles. For all remaining away games combined, average ticket prices are up by 1,002% compared with last year, as of Aug. 15. Here's a look at the average ticket prices for Inter Miami's remaining games this season.

Persons: Lionel Messi's, Messi, Jorge Mas Organizations: Soccer, Major League Soccer, Inter Miami CF, CNN, Apple TV, Adidas, MLS, Apple, Inter Miami, Inter Miami's, Miami Herald, Messi, TicketIQ Locations: U.S, New York, Los Angeles

☆ Messi magic continues as Inter Miami reach Leagues Cup final
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Aug 15, 2023; Chester, PA, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) misses a shot against the Philadelphia Union the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAug 15 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi notched his ninth goal in six matches as Inter Miami crushed Philadelphia Union 4-1 to reach the Leagues Cup final on Tuesday. Philadelphia, who made the MLS Cup final last year and have a dominant record at home, were poised to be Miami's biggest test since the latter added the Argentinean striker to their roster last month. Miami will face either CF Monterrey or Nashville SC, who play later on Tuesday, in Saturday's Leagues Cup final, Miami's first final appearance in club history. The win also mean Miami will play in their first ever CONCACAF Champions League next year.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Bill Streicher, Josef Martinez, Serhiy Kryvtsov, Messi, Martinez, Andre Blake, Jordi Alba, Alejandro Bedoya, David Ruiz, Miami's, Rory Carroll, Muralikumar Organizations: Inter Miami CF, Philadelphia Union, Subaru Park, Inter Miami, Philadelphia, Leagues, MLS, Miami, Union, CF Monterrey, Nashville SC, Saturday's Leagues, CONCACAF Champions League, Thomson Locations: Chester , PA, USA, Philadelphia, Miami, Los Angeles

☆ Lionel Messi helped Apple TV+ beat its subscriber targets, Tim Cook says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Lionel Messi joining Major League Soccer boosted Apple TV+ subscriber numbers, according to Tim Cook. "The fact that Messi went to Inter Miami helped us out there a bit," Cook said Thursday. Apple's streaming service is already feeling the benefit of soccer superstar Lionel Messi joining Major League Soccer, according to Tim Cook. Cook said in a quarterly earnings call Thursday that Apple TV+ had beaten its subscriber targets over the three months ending July 1. The Athletic reported in June that Messi had also inked revenue-sharing agreements with both Apple TV and Adidas, which is one of MLS's largest corporate sponsors.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Tim Cook, Messi, Cook, we're, Messi suiting, Germain Organizations: Major League Soccer, Apple, Inter Miami, Inter Miami CF, MLS, Paris Saint, Athletic, Apple TV, Adidas Locations: Florida

☆ Messi volleys Inter Miami into Leagues Cup last 16 with two goals against Orlando
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Aug 2, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against Orlando City SC during the first half at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY SportsAug 2 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi scored in his third consecutive match for Inter Miami in a 3-1 victory over Orlando City on Wednesday as his Major League Soccer team moved into the final 16 of the Leagues Cup. Messi then chested down the ball and volleyed home from the edge of the six-yard box. Miami will next face FC Dallas, who beat Mexican side Mazatlan 2-1. Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Gerry DoyleOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Jim Rassol, Messi, Robert Taylor, Cesar Araujo pounced, Josef Martinez, Taylor, Martinez, Pedro Gallese, Cruz, Araujo, Rohith Nair, Gerry Doyle Organizations: Inter Miami CF, Orlando City SC, Inter Miami, Orlando City, Major League Soccer, Leagues, Argentine, Orlando, Uruguayan, Cruz Azul, Atlanta United, Miami, FC Dallas, Thomson Locations: Fort Lauderdale , FL, USA, Miami, Mazatlan, Bengaluru

☆ Messi to captain Inter Miami, says coach Martino
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/3] Jul 21, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against Cruz Azul during the second half at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAYJuly 24 (Reuters) - World Cup winner Lionel Messi will be the new captain of Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer (MLS) side's coach Tata Martino confirmed on Monday. Messi, who signed for Miami earlier this month, wore the captain's armband on his debut for the club in a Leagues Cup tie against Liga MX's Cruz Azul on Friday, in which the Argentine forward scored a stoppage-time free-kick. The club's previous captain was Brazilian midfielder Gregore, who is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a foot injury. Asked if Messi would continue to captain Miami, Martino told reporters: "The other day he was (captain) too, when he entered.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Cruz Azul, Sam Navarro, Tata Martino, Messi, Liga MX's Cruz Azul, Gregore, Martino, Aadi Nair Organizations: Inter Miami CF, Cruz, USA, Inter Miami, Major League Soccer, Miami, Leagues, Liga MX's, Argentine, Atlanta United, Leagues Cup, MLS, Liga, Thomson Locations: Fort Lauderdale , FL, USA, Bengaluru

☆ 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.

Persons: Victoria Beckham, –, David Beckham –, Beckham, group’s, David, ” Beckham, Melanie Brown, ”, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, Horner, Melanie Chisolm, Brown, Spice, Ginger Spice, Harper, Cruz, Lionel Messi’s, Cruz Azul Organizations: CNN, Spice, Sky News, London Olympics, Inter Miami CF, Cruz Locations: Miami, British

☆ Messi expects 'great things' at Inter Miami after glitzy unveiling
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Messi, seven months removed from leading Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, was presented to fans during a glitzy event called 'The Unveil' at Miami's home stadium. "We are going to have a good time and great things are going to happen. The event was being held a day after Inter Miami announced that Messi signed a contract that will keep him with the club through 2025. Messi had also been linked with a return to Barcelona, the Spanish club he helped claim 10 league titles, four Champions League crowns and three Club World Cups. But in early June Messi announced his decision to join Inter Miami in an interview with Mundo Deportivo and Sport newspaper even though a contract had not yet been signed.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Jorge Mas, Jose R, Mas, David Beckham, Marco Bello, Lionel Messi's, Messi, Ballon, I've, Tom Brady, Stephen Curry, Mexico's Cruz, Leo, Beckham, Paris St Germain, Cristiano, Ronaldo, Al Nassr, Frank Pingue, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Soccer Football, Inter Miami CF, New Inter Miami, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, Major League Soccer, NFL, NBA, Inter Miami, Leagues, Mexico's, Miami, MLS, Eastern Conference, Paris St, Reuters, Al, PSG, Cristiano Ronaldo, League, Mundo Deportivo, Sport, Thomson Locations: Fort Lauderdale , Florida, United States, Argentina, Qatar, Miami, Mexico's Cruz Azul, Mexico, Canada, Saudi Arabian, Hilal, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Barcelona, Spanish, Toronto

☆ Heat forward Butler excited about Messi's impact in Miami
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/3] Jun 7, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; A general view of the video board with a welcome message for soccer player Lionel Messi to Inter Miami CF during game three of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets at Kaseya Center. Butler, who has led the Heat to their second NBA Finals in four years, said his arrival will be a real boost for Miami. "He's one of the greatest players to play that beautiful game," Butler told reporters on Thursday. "I'm so excited for the city of Miami, to be able to have a player of that calibre here. Heat are trailing Denver Nuggets 2-1 in the Finals ahead of Game 4 in Miami on Friday.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Kyle Terada, Jimmy Butler, Lionel Messi's, Paris St Germain, Butler, Messi, Hritika Sharma, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Inter Miami CF, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Kaseya Center, Inter Miami, Argentine, U.S, Messi, South, French, Paris St, NBA, Miami, Thomson Locations: Miami , Florida, USA, South Beach, Miami, Hyderabad

☆ Phil Neville: David Beckham's Inter Miami 'part ways' with head coach
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-02 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Former Manchester United and England star Phil Neville has been sacked as head coach at David Beckham’s Inter Miami, the team announced on Thursday. Beckham, 48, is one of the co-owners of Inter Miami, alongside brothers Jorge and Jose Mas. “He and his family embraced Miami and he has devoted himself to the drive to bring success to the city and to our fans. “Phil has made a real contribution to the culture of our club with his qualities as a leader and knowledge as a coach. He guided Inter Miami to the MLS Cup playoffs in 2022 and, according to the club, he has helped progress several youth academy prospects’ careers.

Persons: Phil Neville, David Beckham’s, Neville, Beckham, Alex Ferguson, Jorge, Jose Mas, Phil, ” Beckham, “ Phil, Jim Rassol, Reuters “, ” Neville, “ I’m, ”, Jason Kreis, Javier Morales Organizations: CNN, Former Manchester United, David Beckham’s Inter Miami, United, English Premier League, Inter Miami, ” Inter Miami, New York Red Bulls, MLS, Eastern Conference, Miami, England women’s, Inter, FC Dallas, Reuters, Inter Miami CF, Club Locations: England, Beckham, Miami, New

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