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☆ Messi scores stoppage-time winner in Inter Miami debut
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-22 | by ( Frank Pingue | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

July 21 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi made a rousing debut for Major League Soccer's Inter Miami as he scored a stoppage-time winner to beat Liga MX's Cruz Azul 2-1 on Friday in their Leagues Cup opener in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After the goal, Messi ran toward the right corner of the field with his arms spread wide and then headed to the sidelines on the other side where he shared a hug with his family. But Messi, seven months removed from leading Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, got his chance to shine once again. "As soon as I saw the free kick given I thought this is the way it's meant to end," said Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham. Messi's Miami debut coincidentally came 16 years to the day after Beckham played his first game for MLS side LA Galaxy.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Liga MX's Cruz, Messi, it's, LeBron James, Serena Williams, Kim Kardashian, Ballon, Cruz, Martinez, David Beckham, Leo, Beckham, Frank Pingue, Stephen Coates Organizations: Major League Soccer's Inter Miami, Liga MX's, Leagues Cup, NBA, Miami, Cruz Azul, Inter Miami, MLS, LA Galaxy, Atlanta United, Liga, Thomson Locations: Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Cruz Azul, Argentine, Argentina, Qatar, South Florida, Miami, United States, Mexico, Canada, Toronto

☆ Messi Shines a Spotlight on Miami, and on Soccer in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( James Wagner | More About James Wagner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

On the morning of Lionel Messi’s first official practice with his new Inter Miami teammates, Freddy Eraza Jr. and his father woke up before the sun rose. But Messi, 36, was already arriving when the Erazas got there, and they missed their opportunity for a keepsake. Four hours later, they still stood in the parking lot of the practice facility and stadium, sweating alongside dozens of fans in the sticky, 96-degree South Florida heat. It made sense to see many Argentina fans, jerseys and flags here because Messi led the country’s national team to World Cup glory in December, and because Florida has the largest Argentine community in the United States. But Messi disciples come from all over.

Persons: Lionel Messi’s, Freddy Eraza Jr, Messi Organizations: Inter Miami, Major League Soccer, Barcelona, country’s, Argentine Locations: Fort Lauderdale, Fla, Florida, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, United States

☆ Lionel Messi’s brilliant free kick gives Inter Miami win in soccer legend’s debut with MLS club
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Lionel Messi made his long-awaited debut with Major League Soccer side Inter Miami with a flourish only the world’s top player could produce. I saw the goal, I knew that I had to score,” Messi told the Apple TV broadcast after the game. Months after winning the World Cup with Argentina, Messi entered the game in the 54th minute, with Inter Miami holding a 1-0 lead. After several close encounters, Messi finally broke through in the 94th minute to put a fairytale ending to his debut. Inter Miami next play on Tuesday at home against MLS side Atlanta United in a Leagues Cup group stage match.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Messi, ” Messi, Cruz Azul, Leo, Sergio, David Beckham, Ballon, Beckham, LeBron James, Serena Williams, Kim Kardashian Organizations: CNN, Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Leagues, Cruz Azul, Apple, ”, MLS, Liga MX, Argentina, “, ” Inter Miami, NBA, Atlanta United Locations: Cruz, Fort Lauderdale , Florida

☆ MLS commissioner Don Garber on Lionel Messi debut: It's a good time to be in the soccer business
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | 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 EmailMLS commissioner Don Garber on Lionel Messi debut: It's a good time to be in the soccer businessDon Garber, Major League Soccer commissioner, joins 'Squawk Box' to preview soccer superstar Lionel Messi's U.S. debut tonight with Inter Miami, the league's partnership with Apple, and more.

Persons: Don Garber, Lionel Messi, Lionel Messi's Organizations: Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Apple

☆ Messi surprises team mate in group chat ahead of grand unveiling
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

July 20 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi has already proved to be a team player at his new club Inter Miami as the Argentine forward surprised a team mate in the players' group chat by providing a timely assist with tickets to his presentation on Sunday. The new team mates of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner did not want to miss the event either, and forward Leonardo Campana turned to Inter's WhatsApp group for spare passes. "On Sunday, Campana was looking for tickets and he put in the group chat if anybody has any," Inter defender DeAndre Yedlin told the reporters. "I didn't even know whether Messi was in the group chat yet, but he popped up straightway and said, 'How many do you need though?' A sold-out crowd of about 20,000 fans waited through a delay caused by heavy rain and lightning to see Messi being presented with his No.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Ballon, Leonardo Campana, Inter's, Campana, DeAndre Yedlin, Messi, Anita Kobylinska Organizations: Inter Miami, Major League Soccer, Inter, Thomson Locations: Argentine, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Gdansk

☆ Messi has come to Inter Miami to ‘win and inspire the next generation of soccer players’ in the US, says David Beckham
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Jill Martin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham talked to CNN about his latest star signing and revealed that he’s been working to get Lionel Messi on his Major League Soccer (MLS) team since 2019. Messi is presented with an Inter Miami jersey alongside club owners Jorge Mas, Jose R. Mas and David Beckham. You know, surprise, surprise, Leo goes (out) for dinner. Surprise, surprise, Leo does his own grocery shopping. He’s at the stage of his career where he has made a decision to come to the MLS, to come to America, to come to Miami, to come to Inter Miami to win.

Persons: David Beckham, he’s, Lionel Messi, Leo, ” Beckham, Jorge Mas, Ballon d’Or, Messi, Jose R, Mas, Marco Bello, Beckham, it’s, we’re, We’re, –, ”, we’ve, He’s, Cruz Azul Organizations: CNN — Inter Miami, CNN, Major League Soccer, TV, Inter Miami, Reuters, Former Real Madrid, Manchester United, MLS, LIGA MX, Cruz, Leagues Locations: Miami, Florida, America

☆ People are trying to cash in on Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami, with tickets for his debut being listed as high as $110,000
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Lionel Messi was officially announced as an Inter Miami player on Saturday. The World Cup winner was officially confirmed as an Inter Miami player on Saturday, one month after a deal was said to be close. That's just in time for the first edition of the Leagues Cup, with Inter Miami set to take on Mexican team Cruz Azul on Friday. CNN reports that tickets for the Cruz Azul match are being listed for $110,000 on Vivid Seats, a ticket-reselling website. According to the Vivid Seats spokesperson, fans are traveling an average of 588 miles to see Messi's expected debut in Florida.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Lionel Messi's, That's, Cruz Azul, Cruz Organizations: Inter Miami, CNN, Service, Major League Soccer, Leagues, Cruz Azul, CBS, Ticketmaster, Azul, NBA, Vivid Locations: Wall, Silicon, Argentinian, Florida

☆ 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.

Persons: CNN —, Lionel Messi’s, Rodolfo Pizarro, Pizarro, Beckham, David Beckham –, –, Messi, Ira L, Matías Almeyda, “, ”, Messi’s, Sergio Busquets, – Messi, Busquets, Josef Martínez, Blaise Matuidi, Andrés Reyes, Leandro González Pirez, Nicolás, Julián Carranza, Jorge Mas, ” Mas, Chris Henderson Organizations: CNN, Inter Miami, Argentine, Inter, Major League Soccer, MLS, LA Galaxy, Messi, Philadelphia Union, AEK Athens, Mexican, Chivas, ” Inter, Soccer, Sporting, “ Inter Miami Locations: Argentine, Mexican, Instagram, Barcelona, America’s

☆ A long-shot candidate is trying to qualify for the Republican presidential debate by raffling off tickets to Messi's first MLS game
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Long-shot GOP presidential candidate Mayor Francis Suarez is campaigning off of international soccer superstar Lionel Messi's Major League Soccer debut. He's raffling off front-row tickets to the game to anyone who donates to his campaign. He's one of several GOP candidates utilizing creative tactics to increase their donor numbers. In order to make it to the GOP presidential debate stage, the Republican National Committee stipulates that a candidate must have received at least 40,000 unique donations with at least 200 unique donors coming from 20 or more states. Suarez's ticketing raffle isn't the first creative stunt that GOP presidential candidates have used this go-around to try and qualify for the GOP debate.

Persons: Francis Suarez, Lionel Messi's, He's, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who's, Suarez, Doug Burgum, Perry Johnson's, he'll Organizations: Lionel Messi's Major League Soccer, Service, Miami Mayor, Republican, MLS, Committee, RNC, Federal Elections Commission, GOP, North Dakota Gov Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ No going back, Ronaldo closes door on return to Europe
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

"I'm 100% sure I won't return to any European club. Ronaldo's long-time rival Messi was also linked with a move to Saudi Arabia before the Argentine World Cup winner completed a transfer to MLS side Inter Miami, signing a deal until 2025. "The Saudi league is better than MLS," Ronaldo said. Several high-profile players have followed Ronaldo to the Saudi league, including Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema from Real Madrid and N'Golo Kante from Chelsea, who both joined champions Al-Ittihad. ($1 = 0.8892 euros)Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Ronaldo, Al Nassr, Al Nassr's, Messi, Ballon, Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Rohith Nair, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Saudi, Major League Soccer, Manchester United, Celta Vigo, ESPN, Premier League, Argentine, MLS, Inter Miami, Real Madrid, Al, Thomson Locations: Europe, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Real, Chelsea, Ittihad, Bengaluru

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | 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 EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Inter Miami co-owner Jorge MasInter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas joins 'Halftime Report' to discuss Lionel Messi joining the club, elevating major league soccer to compete with the premier league, and evolving investments in energy infrastructure.

Persons: Jorge Mas, Lionel Messi Organizations: Inter Miami, Jorge Mas Inter Miami

☆ Messi-merchandise is experiencing an enormous amount of demand: Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | 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 EmailMessi-merchandise is experiencing an enormous amount of demand: Inter Miami co-owner Jorge MasInter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas joins 'Halftime Report' to discuss Lionel Messi joining the club, elevating major league soccer to compete with the premier league, and evolving investments in energy infrastructure.

Persons: Jorge Mas, Lionel Messi Organizations: Messi, Inter Miami, Jorge Mas Inter Miami

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo says Saudi league is better than MLS following Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed the Saudi Arabian soccer league is better than Major League Soccer (MLS) just a day after long-time rival Lionel Messi completed his move to the US to play for Inter Miami. “The Saudi league is better than MLS,” Ronaldo said following Al Nassr’s 5-0 pre-season friendly defeat to Celta Vigo, Reuters reported. The 38-year-old said last month that any new signings for Saudi clubs would be “very welcome” to join him in the league. Since then, Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy and Roberto Firmino have been among the star names to move to the Saudi Pro League (SPL). Ronaldo also said he would never return to Europe to play soccer as the strength of the leagues are diminishing.

Persons: CNN — Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Messi, Germain, “, ” Ronaldo, Al Nassr’s, Al Nassr, Karim Benzema, N’Golo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Roberto Firmino, Ronaldo, ”, Mike Ehrmann Organizations: CNN, Saudi Arabian, Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Paris Saint, Saudi, MLS, Celta Vigo, Reuters, Manchester United, Saudi Pro League, ESPN, Premier League, SPL, Al Locations: Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Europe, Al Ittihad

☆ Inter Miami owner expects Lionel Messi signing to double revenues and franchise value over the next year
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

watch nowMajor League Soccer's hottest new star is already paying off for Inter Miami. All-time soccer great Lionel Messi's arrival is expected to double the club's revenues over the next 12 months, its managing owner Jorge Mas told CNBC's "Halftime Report." The Argentina national and former Barcelona star joined Inter Miami on Monday. "When we got into the project of Inter Miami, we really did it wanting to be the premier platform for football in the United States," Mas said. Supporters of Argentinian soccer player Leo Messi gather outside the Inter Miami DRV Pnk Stadium, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, July 11, 2023.

Persons: Lionel Messi's, Jorge Mas, CNBC's, Mas, Forbes, Leo Messi, Marco Bello, David Beckham, Messi's, Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Organizations: League Soccer's, Inter Miami, Argentina, Barcelona, Miami, MLS, Reuters, Messi, Adidas, Sports, CNBC, Manchester United Locations: United States, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Barcelona, South Florida

☆ Former Barcelona defender Alba to sign for Inter Miami, says club president
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

July 18 (Reuters) - Former Barcelona defender Jordi Alba will join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer (MLS) club's president Jorge Mas said on Tuesday. Alba, who has won more than 90 caps for Spain, will be part of a strong ex-Barcelona contingent at Inter Miami, with Messi and Sergio Busquets having already joined the club. Miami are also looking to sign another former Barca player, Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, who plays for Gremio in Brazil. Mas said that talks had taken place but "he is a Gremio player and I respect that". The MLS team's president also confirmed the arrival of Paraguayan midfielder Diego Gomez from Libertad, and said they had made formal contact with Argentine side Racing Club to enquire about Tomas Aviles.

Persons: Jordi Alba, Lionel Messi, Jorge Mas, Alba, Messi, Sergio Busquets, Gerardo Martino, Mas, Luis Suarez, Diego Gomez, Tomas Aviles, Angelica Medina, Toby Davis Organizations: Barcelona, Inter Miami, Major League Soccer, Champions League, Copa del Rey, Tata, TyC Sports, Barca, Uruguayan, Gremio, MLS, Libertad, Argentine, Racing Club, Thomson Locations: Barcelona, Spain, Miami, Brazil, Paraguayan, Mexico

☆ Mike Pence, who is struggling with fundraising and might miss the debate cutoff, mocked rivals offering stunt kickbacks in exchange for donations
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Mike Pence said it's "challenging" to reach the Republican National Committee's debate stipulations. Some GOP presidential candidates are offering kickbacks in exchange for campaign donations to qualify for the debate. But even with his own troubles, on Tuesday morning he mocked his rival Republican candidates for offering kickbacks in exchange for donations. "We're not offering gift cards, we're not offering kickbacks, we're not offering tickets to soccer games. According to a New York Times report from July 14, he has still yet to qualify for the GOP presidential debate in August.

Persons: Mike Pence, We're, Pence, Steve Doocey, we're, Doug Burgum, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, Lionel Messi's Organizations: Republican, GOP, Service, Fox News, New York Times, Committee, North Dakota Gov, Microsoft, Miami Mayor, Lionel Messi's Major League Soccer Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ Lionel Messi's US debut tickets cost as much as $110,000
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —To witness Lionel Messi make his US debut might require a payday as big as his. Tickets for his expected first match on Friday for Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup are selling as much $110,000, according to a search on ticket reselling website Vivid Seats. The average price is $487, and some fans are traveling nearly 700 miles to see the match against Mexican team Cruz Azul, a Vivid Seats spokesperson said. Tickets to last year’s League Cup match between Inter Miami and FC Barcelona cost about half of that. Ticket prices overall for Inter Miami, currently dead last in the standings , have also jumped about 700% since then.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Cruz Azul, Messi, Ballon, he’s, “, ”, “ Messi Organizations: New, New York CNN, Inter Miami, Leagues, MLS, Major League Soccer, year’s, FC Barcelona, Charlotte, US, World, Argentinian, Apple TV’s Locations: New York, Miami

☆ Lionel Messi Chose Miami, and Miami Loves Him for It
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( Patricia Mazzei | More About Patricia Mazzei | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Miami’s Messi madness — over the arrival of the soccer superstar Lionel Messi, one of the most famous humans on the planet — reached a fever pitch last week when he was spotted at a Publix grocery store near Fort Lauderdale, buying Lucky Charms and Fruit Loops. Mr. Messi and his photogenic young family had landed in a soccer-crazy region that had been hoping to nab him for years. Already, Mr. Messi looked like a local, clad in shorts and flip-flops. South Florida has been consumed with a frenzied fandom for Mr. Messi, the Argentine whose signing on Saturday represented a coup for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer and for Miami itself, the unofficial capital of Latin America, with a penchant for celebrity. When the team presented Mr. Messi to a packed stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday night, following a violent thunderstorm, he thanked the crowd in Spanish “for helping us feel at home so quickly.”

Persons: Miami’s Messi, Lionel Messi, —, Messi, ” Organizations: nab, Saturday, Inter Miami, Major League Soccer Locations: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Argentine, Miami, Latin America, Spanish

☆ 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

☆ 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

☆ How Julie Ertz Got Her Game Back
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Claire Fahy | More About Claire Fahy | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

More important, Ertz, who was 30 when Madden was born, wanted to gauge her progress discreetly before she made any promises to the national team. Ertz was in Phoenix, which is her hometown and where her husband, Zach, plays tight end for the Arizona Cardinals. Taylor and Midkiff connected Ertz with Phoenix Rising, a United Soccer League club with a Major League Soccer Academy program. Ertz arranged to begin training with the club’s under-19 team in February. When Taylor informed the boys on the team that Julie Ertz would be coming to practice, many of the players greeted the news with blank stares.

Persons: Julie Ertz, Madden, Ertz, Zach, Paul Taylor, Matt Midkiff, Taylor, Midkiff Organizations: Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix, United Soccer League, Major League Soccer Academy Locations: Phoenix

☆ Welcome to the future of America: a chicken in every pot and a pro sports team in every backyard
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-15 | by ( Cork Gaines | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A few years ago, it was generally accepted that there were four major pro sports leagues in North America consisting of 122 teams: MLB, the NBA, the NFL, and the NHL. Take Major League Soccer. Aliyah Boston (right) and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert pose with an Indiana Fever jersey during the 2023 WNBA Draft. This seemingly insatiable need for programming is a big reason why North American newcomers, like Major League Rugby and Major League Cricket, also have a good shot at survival. In other words, if you have ever dreamed of having a pro sports team in your neighborhood, there's never been a better chance it might actually happen.

Persons: Adam Silver, Rob Manfred, Don Garber, Lionel Messi, Cathy Engelbert, Adam Hunger, there's Organizations: NBA, MLB, MLS, Sports, Las Vegas, NHL, Las, Seattle —, NFL, Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Boston, Indiana Fever, Major League Rugby, Major League Cricket, XFL, USFL, ESPN Locations: North America, Seattle, Las Vegas, Europe

☆ Disney is open to finding a new strategic partner for ESPN, Iger says
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Disney has held off from putting its prime ESPN content on its ESPN+ streaming service as it continues to make billions of dollars in revenue each year through traditional cable TV. Disney has held early conversations with potential partners that could improve an ESPN streaming service by extending its distribution and adding content, Iger said. Disney is open to potentially selling an equity stake in ESPN and is looking for a strategic partner in the business as it prepares to transition the sports network to streaming, CEO Bob Iger said Thursday. But in the traditional cable TV business model, ESPN made money per cable subscriber — whether a person watched or not. In addition to finding a strategic partner for ESPN, Iger said he was open to selling or spinning off Disney's legacy cable networks, including FX and NatGeo, and its broadcast group, ABC Networks.

Persons: Iger, CNBC's David Faber, Bob Iger, Brian Roberts, Bob Chapek Organizations: Disney, ESPN, Hearst Communications, CNBC, FX, ABC Networks, Comcast, Apple, Google, Amazon, National, YouTube, Major League Soccer Locations: Sun Valley , Idaho, Hulu

☆ She’s Got the Hardest Job in Soccer. Can She Keep Winning?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( Bruce Schoenfeld | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

“People tell me they don’t exist.” The next morning, she would fly to Chicago on federation business. Her predecessor, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned under pressure in March 2020 while struggling to manage a dispute with the U.S. women’s national team. U.S. Soccer was being sued in federal court by players on the U.S. women’s team. “She recognized that U.S. Soccer was going through an almost existential crisis,” says one of those advisers, Don Garber, who is the Major League Soccer commissioner and also a board member. “Soccer looks a lot different today than it did when she took over,” says Kyle Martino, who played in M.L.S.

Persons: Cone, ”, Carlos Cordeiro, Goldman Sachs, Mike Cullina, ’ ”, Cordeiro, — Cone, “, Don Garber, don’t, let’s, Kyle Martino, Cindy Organizations: U.S, women’s, Soccer, U.S . Soccer Foundation, Major League Soccer, Club Locations: Chicago, U.S, United States, America, M.L.S

☆ HP joins United Airlines in sponsoring Wrexham, the Welsh soccer club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Elliot Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

WREXHAM, Wales - April 10, 2023: Wrexham AFC owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds watch their team during the Vanarama National League fixture between Wrexham and Notts County at The Racecourse Ground. Wrexham AFC, the small Welsh soccer club owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, on Tuesday announced new sponsorship from U.S. technology giant HP . Wrexham Association Football Club was born in a bar in 1864 and is on its way to great things," said Wrexham AFC Co-Chairmen McElhenney and Reynolds. The formerly struggling club has undergone a remarkable transformation since Reynolds and McElhenney purchased the team for £2 million ($2.6 million) in November 2020. "We're excited to bring the power of our technology to the club and broader community, supporting them to achieve their goals."

Persons: Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, HP, McElhenney, Reynolds, Vikrant Batra Organizations: WREXHAM, Wrexham AFC, National League, Wrexham, Notts County, Welsh, Hollywood, Tuesday, HP, United Airlines, Wrexham Association Football Club, Wrexham AFC Co, Vanarama National League, League, Disney, HBO, HP Global, English Premier League titans Chelsea, Manchester United, Major League, LA Galaxy Locations: Wales, U.S, Palo Alto , California, Wrexham

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