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☆ Rodolfo Pizarro: As US soccer goes crazy over Lionel Messi’s arrival, one Inter Miami player suffers brutal consequence of superstar’s signing
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Fans turned out in their droves to watch Lionel Messi’s official unveiling as an Inter Miami player. When Pizarro signed for Inter, he filled one of the club’s three ‘Designated Player’ spots. The rule is also known as the ‘Beckham Rule’ after David Beckham – now Inter’s co-owner – became the first designated player when he joined LA Galaxy in 2007. So, with Messi signing a contract reportedly worth between $50 to $60 million per year, the 35-year-old Argentine fills one of Inter’s designated player spots. Either Inter can look to move one of their designated players on or they can “buy down” a player’s contract.

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☆ Lionel Messi Gives M.L.S. First Taste of the Weight of His Star
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( James Wagner | More About James Wagner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

He hugged the owners of his new team, including the former star David Beckham. 10 — Lionel Messi grinned and looked up at the crowd and the fireworks. If it has felt like a dream that Messi, who won the World Cup in December as Argentina’s captain and who has claimed seven Ballons d’Or as the world’s best player, chose Inter Miami of M.L.S. as his team for the twilight of his career, his unveiling event was proof that, yes, this has actually happened. Messi’s introduction was called La PresentaSíon, the presentation in Spanish, but with “Sí” (“Yes”) emphasized.

Persons: David Beckham, Lionel Messi grinned, Messi, d’Or, ” Messi, “ Sí Organizations: Inter Miami Locations: M.L.S, Miami, South Florida

☆ 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.

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☆ Lionel Messi Officially Joins David Beckham’s U.S. Soccer Team
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

What Burger King’s New Logo Says About Its StrategyBurger King revealed its first total rebrand in over 20 years as it looks to win back sales from rivals like McDonald’s and Wendy’s. A branding expert and reporter explain what Burger King is trying to say with its new logo. Photo illustration: Ryan Trefes

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☆ Lionel Messi signs for MLS club Inter Miami
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Ben Morse | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Soccer great Lionel Messi signed for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami on Saturday, the club announced. I couldn’t be prouder that a player of Leo’s caliber is joining our club, but I am also delighted to welcome a good friend, an amazing person and his beautiful family to join our Inter Miami community. According to multiple reports, Messi’s new deal includes an option for part-ownership of the club and a cut of revenue from new subscribers to Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass streaming service. Fans of Argentine football player Lionel Messi wait for his arrival at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 11, 2023. In December last year, Messi played a vital part in Argentina’s World Cup success in Qatar, becoming the first man to win the tournament’s Golden Ball, awarded to the best player at the World Cup, twice.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Ballon, David Beckham, ” Messi, I’m, Beckham, Leo, Jorge Mas, Chandan Khanna, Messi, Germain Organizations: CNN — Soccer, Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Argentina, LIGA MX, Leagues, “, LA Galaxy, Real Madrid, Manchester United, our Inter Miami, Inter, El Pais, Apple TV’s, Argentine, Getty, French, Paris Saint, Spanish, Barcelona, La Liga, Champions League Locations: Cruz Azul, Miami, USA, Real, Spanish, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Qatar

☆ Fine wine is souring as investment prices sink
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

New York CNN —Fine wine prices have been rising consistently for years, attracting investors looking to hedge against inflation, economic turmoil and stocks. The company currently manages $375 million worth of fine wine assets (that’s a 45% increase year on year). Fine wine has had a compound annual growth rate of 10% over the last 30 years, according to the Liv-Ex investables index, which tracks the going rates for fine wines. Leading the way in losses is Bordeaux, which experienced the largest drop of all fine wine categories in June. That’s a bit worrisome, said Tiwari, as Bordeaux is the most established region in the fine wine investment market and typically maintains its price stability.

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Amazon Prime Day is one of the best times to get top-quality sleep products for significantly less. If you're looking for a new pillow, read on for our favorite discounts this Prime Day — your neck will thank you later. The best Prime Day pillow dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. We regularly see this pillow drop to its lowest price on Prime Day, and this year is no exception. While Prime Day is an excellent time to buy a great pillow at a discount, some of the best discounts of the day are Prime Day mattress deals.

Persons: We've, Coop, Price, Casper, it’s, Eli, you'll Organizations: Amazon, Casper, Elm, Sleep

☆ Jabeur says meeting Beckham inspired her to play well
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 7, 2023 Tunisia's Ons Jabeur celebrates winning her second round match against China's Zhuoxuan Bai REUTERS/Hannah MckayJuly 7 (Reuters) - Last year's Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur was full of praise for former England midfielder David Beckham after their meeting this week, saying the encounter inspired her to play well. loadingJabeur made quick work of Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan with a 6-1 6-1 victory in 45 minutes to move into the third round at Wimbledon on Friday. Jabeur received a hug from Beckham, and the Tunisian sixth seed hinted that she might have enjoyed that moment more than the triumph against Bai. 'Don’t tell my husband that but yes, I did enjoy that hug, and the very nice conversation with him," she said. Jabeur added that they discussed various topics such as football and tennis in general.

Persons: China's Zhuoxuan Bai, Hannah Mckay, David Beckham, Bai Zhuoxuan, Jabeur, Beckham, Bai, Tommy Lund, Ken Ferris Organizations: Lawn Tennis, Croquet Club, Jabeur, Wimbledon, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Tunisian, U.S, Gdansk

☆ Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami contract worth between $50 to $60 million per year, according to club’s part-owner
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-03 | by ( Matt Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi is to earn between $50 and $60 million per year when he joins Inter Miami, the club’s part-owner Jorge Mas told Spanish publication El Pais in an interview. The lower of those figures would make Messi the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer (MLS) by over $40 million, according to sports salary tracker Spotrac. According to that site, Xherdan Shaqiri currently earns the most in the league with an annual wage of $8,153,000. Mas named Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez as players the team had talked to, as well as Messi’s compatriot Angel Di Maria, most recently of Juventus. Messi is reportedly due to make his debut for the club on July 21 against Mexican side Cruz Azul.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Jorge Mas, Messi, Xherdan Shaqiri, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mas, El, Jorge, David Beckham, Messi “, Sergio Busquets, ”, Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez, Angel Di Maria Organizations: CNN, Argentine, Inter Miami, El Pais, Major League Soccer, Forbes, MLS, Apple TV, Adidas, Apple, El, Messi, Barcelona, Juventus, Cruz Azul Locations: Spanish, Saudi Arabian, El Pais, Messi’s, Mas, Barcelona, Cruz

☆ Travel news: Living in lighthouses, delivering during a flight and touring Japan
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-01 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

This week has been rough for air travelers in the United States, but we have flight attendants’ secrets for surviving summer travel. Waterfront real estateThe US General Services Administration is giving away or auctioning lighthouses in New England. Like the small towns in Italy selling off houses for just 1 euro, these lighthouses come with stipulations. Written in stoneAnd while we’re on the subject of summer travel peak season, this period is often tourists-behaving-badly season. Dr. Sij Hemal was on a flight from Paris to New York when a fellow passenger reported severe abdominal pains.

Persons: CNN — It’s, you’ve, Ivan, Haley, ”, Sig Hemal, Susan Shepherd, Sij Hemal, Chelsea Dickenson, Dickenson, Richard Quest, Beckham Organizations: CNN, General Services Administration, Police, Cleveland, Asahi Shimbun Locations: United States, New England, Italy, Rome, United Kingdom, Paris, New York, Japan, Tottori Sand, Tokyo, Nagoya, Tottori, British, Macao, Vegas of Asia

☆ Diversity takes center stage at the new National Portrait Gallery in London
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-22 | by ( Nicole Mowbray | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

London CNN —When The National Portrait Gallery opened its doors to the public in London on Thursday, it was the first time in three years it has done so. The National Portrait Gallery was officially opened by Catherine, Princess of Wales, seen standing in front of Joshua Reynolds’ Portrait of Mai (Omai). Why would the National Portrait Gallery commit to taking this work they wouldn’t see until it’s finished, 90% of which is created by non-artists? What did she do?” Haworth told the National Portrait Gallery about the figure. Some art critics have been scathing of the gallery’s rework, with Jonathan Jones at the Guardian dubbing it “the same old cocktail party.” His review begins: “The National Portrait Gallery has been closed for three years.

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☆ Romeo Beckham signs one-year contract with Premier League club Brentford
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-18 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Romeo Beckham, the son of former England and Manchester United star David Beckham, has signed a one-year contract with Brentford B, the Premier League club announced. Brentford, whose senior team plays in English soccer’s top division, said the club had an option to extend the deal by an additional year. The 20-year-old played for the B team last season while on loan from Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer club which is father co-owns, playing 15 times and scoring once. Speaking to the club, Beckham said of the new deal: “Best feeling, so excited, ready to get started and have a good next season.”Beckham in action during the Premier League Cup match between Brentford B and Aston Villa U21 on January 13, 2023. Alex Broadway/Getty Images“It’s been such a good experienced and [I have] loved every second of it,” he said of his time on loan at the club.

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☆ Here are 5 key trends shaping the liquor industry as spirits overtake beer for the first time
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( Stefan Sykes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Jason Koerner | Getty ImagesCHICAGO — The spirits industry is overcoming economic headwinds to meet changing consumer preferences as it chips away at the dominance of beer. Despite supply chain issues and high inflation, the beverage alcohol industry has a lot to toast to these days, said Chris Swonger, president and CEO of DISCUS. "This is a great American success story," Swonger said of the industry's market share supremacy. As the spirits industry works to maintain its top spot this year amid fears of a recession, here are some key trends industry leaders who spoke to CNBC see shaping the business today. The company runs incubator and accelerator programs to develop Black talent within the spirits industry.

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☆ Lionel Messi is already impacting US soccer
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami is yet to be finalized, but already his impact on Major League Soccer is being felt. “For those people who want to be able to say: ‘I was there at Lionel Messi’s first MLS game,’ demand will exceed supply. Before Messi, Pelé was arguably the most famous face to play soccer in the US. Inter Miami fans have had very little to cheer this season, sitting bottom of the Eastern Conference. CNN has reached out to Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Messi’s representative, Apple and David Beckham, who is part of Inter Miami’s ownership team, to confirm the financial details.

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☆ Generative AI startup Synthesia just raised $90 million in fresh funds from US fund Accel and Nvidia at a $1 billion valuation
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( Callum Burroughs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

London-based generative AI firm Synthesia has raised $90 million in new funding. Synthesia is now valued at $1 billion, making it the latest AI unicorn despite the difficult market. Generative AI startup Synthesia has raised $90 million in new funding at a unicorn valuation. "What we're also proud of is being a leading AI company that's based in Europe, we intend to stay in Europe and build an impactful AI company here because the talent is available." Synthesia previously raised $50 million in funding in December 2021 in a Series B round led by Kleiner Perkins, with participation from GV.

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☆ A Nvidia-backed platform that turns text into A.I.-generated avatars boosts valuation to $1 billion
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

In this article NVDA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTAn animated avatar generated by the AI video platform Synthesia. To do that, Synthesia has created animated avatars which look and sound like humans, but are generated by AI. Synthesia is a form of generative AI, similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT. The company doesn't disclose its sales or revenue metrics, though it says it "consistently driven triple digit growth," with over 12 million videos produced on the platform to date. Synthesia plans to ramp up investment into its technology, with a particular focus on advancing its AI research and making Synthesia avatars capable of performing more tasks.

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☆ Lionel Messi is coming to Miami, and he's boosting MLS ticket sales big time
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-09 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

It's not just Miami seeing the uptick — Messi's future competitors are also seeing a bump. Messi and Inter Miami are set to visit LAFC at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 3. Fanatics won't start printing Messi Inter Miami FC jerseys until the deal is official, but fans are already scooping up team gear in large numbers. The digital sports platform says more Inter Miami merchandise has been sold since Wednesday than the previous two months combined. Meanwhile, Inter Miami is getting ready to cash in on its future global audience.

Persons: Lionel Messi, It's, Germain, Messi, David Beckham, Cruz, Joe Pompliano, Phil Neville, Adam Budelli, it's, Josh Gerben Organizations: Hard, MLS, Inter Miami FC, Paris Saint, Inter Miami's, Leagues, Cruz Azul, Inter Miami, Eastern Conference, NFL, NBA, StubHub, Messi, LAFC, Messi Inter Miami FC, Gerben Law Locations: Honduras, Argentina, Miami, Paris, Mexican, Europe, Barcelona, SOÑAR

Instead, Mr. Messi appears to be headed to Inter Miami, the M.L.S. team co-founded by David Beckham. It’s a sign that near-limitless oil money can’t buy everything — but the complicated arrangements to bring Messi to Florida also hint at what it takes to trump Saudi riches. What Mr. Messi stands to get: Contract details haven’t been released, but what’s known about Inter Miami’s offer to the Argentine star includes a roster spot free from the limits of M.L.S. salary rules and, highly unusually, an ownership stake in Inter Miami once his playing career ends.

Persons: David Beckham, LIV —, Lionel Messi, Mr, Messi, It’s, haven’t Organizations: Inter Miami, Inter, Adidas, Apple Locations: Saudi Arabia, Florida, Saudi, Argentine, M.L.S

☆ Inter Miami ticket prices soar after Messi joins MLS team
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —“Messi mania” has reached the United States, if ticket prices are any indication. Ticket prices have soared nearly 1,000% for some games, with extraordinary prices rarely seen for MLS games, VividSeats told CNN. A fixture between Inter Miami and Los Angeles FC in the California city on September 3 rose 400%, with the average price increasing from $150 to $785. “We are pleased that Lionel Messi has stated that he intends to join Inter Miami and Major League Soccer this summer,” the league said. CNN has reached out to Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Messi’s representative, Apple and David Beckham, who is part of Inter Miami’s ownership team, to confirm the financial details.

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☆ The MLS could be giving Lionel Messi a cut of its mega $2.5 billion broadcast deal with Apple to lure him to America
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Lionel Messi confirmed on Wednesday he would sign for Inter Miami in the MLS. Apple and the MLS signed a 10-year, $2.5 billion deal based on a new soccer streaming package. The day before Messi confirmed his decision to sign with Inter Miami, Apple announced it would air a four-part docuseries about the Argentinian superstar. Inter Miami has only been playing in the MLS since 2020, and was co-founded by David Beckham in 2018. Apple, Inter Miami, and the MLS did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.

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☆ Lionel Messi says he’s joining Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami after exit from Paris Saint-Germain
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League Soccer, and joining Inter Miami. It took months of negotiations with MLS, the Inter Miami ownership, Adidas and even Apple getting involved in a creative pitch to bring Messi to Miami's pitch. Inter Miami needed six years from inception to playing its first match, and its first four seasons have been less than stellar. Messi met with Inter Miami co-owner Beckham this spring, and that was shared publicly almost to ensure that everyone knew the sides were still talking. Two days after Argentina won the World Cup, Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry sat on his team's bench for a game unable to play because of injury.

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"I made the decision that I'm going to go to Miami," Messi said in an interview with Mundo Deportivo and Sport newspapers. Inter Miami are co-owned by former England captain David Beckham, who was one of the first major European stars to move to the United States to play in the MLS, winning the MLS Cup twice with Los Angeles Galaxy. PSG EXITOnce the crown jewel of European football, Messi has effectively been let go by two super clubs in two years -- for free. His move away from PSG, however, is of his own volition as he felt the French club lacked a project for the future while fan unrest only hastened his exit. The highs after winning Argentina's first World Cup in 36 years were quickly offset by the lows he experienced in Paris.

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☆ Lionel Messi, Soccer’s Most Coveted Free Agent, Picks Miami
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Andrew Das | Rory Smith | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Should the deal be finalized, Messi’s signing would be the biggest coup for M.L.S. That deal shifted perceptions of the league’s quality, and its ambitions, around the world; capturing Messi would, if anything, deliver even more attention to the league in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup. Messi admitted, in his interview, that Miami had — perhaps — not been his first choice of destination as his contract at his most recent team, Paris St.-Germain, ran down. He “obviously really wanted to return,” he said, and had discussed the idea with both Xavi Hernández, the club’s manager, and Joan Laporta, its president. Ultimately, though, Barcelona’s financial turmoil forced his hand.

Persons: Beckham, Messi, Germain, “, ”, Hernández, Joan Laporta Organizations: Barcelona Locations: Miami, Paris St, Barcelona, Catalonia, Europe, Argentina

☆ Lionel Messi and MLS club Inter Miami are discussing possible signing, per reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi is in discussions to join Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami, according to reports by the BBC and The Athletic. There has been speculation around Messi’s next move since he announced his departure from French side Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). CNN has reached out to Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Messi’s representative and David Beckham – who is part of Inter Miami’s ownership team – but had not received a reply by the time of publication. There had been previous speculation Messi would move to Saudi Arabia, where he has business ties. Before his two-season stint with PSG, Messi spent 17 trophy-laden years at FC Barcelona.

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☆ 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.

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