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☆ Messi still in doubt for Paraguay qualifier, says Scaloni
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 11 (Reuters) - Argentina captain Lionel Messi is still a doubt for the World Cup qualifier against Paraguay, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday. Messi was included in the world champions' squad despite being sidelined by the muscle problem he sustained month which has kept him out of action for his U.S. side Inter Miami. Scaloni said the 36-year-old forward had been training well ahead of the match on Thursday. "We know that they are important absentees but those who come (to replace them) are very capable and can even stay," Scaloni added. Argentina host Paraguay at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires before facing Peru in Lima on Oct. 17.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Lionel Scaloni, Messi, Scaloni, Angel Di Maria, Angel Correa, Paulo Dybala, Angelica Medina Organizations: World, Paraguay, Inter Miami, AS Roma, Estadio Monumental, Thomson Locations: Argentina, Peru, Paraguay, Buenos Aires, Lima, Mexico City

☆ '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

☆ Lamine Yamal: Barcelona’s teenage star is ‘touched by the wand of God’
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Now, after a record-breaking year, almost everyone in world soccer is aware of Lamine Yamal. In April, at 15 years and 290 days, he became the youngest player to appear in a competitive fixture for the Blaugrana. When his star started to shine, questions were asked about which national team he would choose to represent. Unhelpful comparisonsDealing with such praise and adulation could be tricky for Yamal as he navigates the world of professional soccer. Yamal joined the Barcelona youth ranks at the age of seven, according to FIFA.

Persons: It’s, Yamal, Felipe Mondino, Luis de la Fuente, “, De la Fuente, ”, Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Barcelona’s, Fati, David Ramos, Pedri, Xavi, ” Xavi, Messi, Ballon Organizations: CNN, Champions League, Borussia Dortmund’s Youssoufa, Spanish national, Georgia, La Liga, Granada, Barcelona, Spanish, Premier League, Brighton, FIFA, ESPN Locations: Barcelona, Spain, Moroccan, Equatorial Guinea, Nou

☆ For U.S. investors seeking an edge in European soccer, the cheaper the better
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-08 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

This comes as deep-pocketed investors — from top U.S. private equity and venture capital firms to global rivals like sovereign wealth funds — have intensified competition. Meanwhile, more than one-third of the clubs in the so-called "Big Five" leagues in Europe are backed by U.S. investors, including private equity and venture capital firms. "These recent transactions have set a precedent in terms of club valuation but also prompted many owners to consider selling to [private equity]," according to an analyst report from PitchBook. Some firms, like Sixth Street Partners, have found different outlets into taking a stake in European soccer, particularly in Spain's LaLiga. The shift is happening as soccer clubs have been looking for fresh capital following the distress stemming from the earlier days of the Covid pandemic.

Persons: Liverpool's Curtis Jones, Charles Baker, PitchBook, Todd Boehly, English Premier League's, Elliott Management's, Lionel Messi Organizations: Premier League, King Power, U.S, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, Newcastle, Clearlake Capital, English Premier, English Premier League's Chelsea, Redbird Capital Partners, Italy's AC Milan, Sixth Street Partners, FC Barcelona, Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool FC, Dynasty Equity, English Premier League, Sheffield United Locations: Leicester, European, U.S, Europe, PitchBook, LaLiga, Spanish, Real Madrid's

☆ Lionel Messi suffers first defeat in Inter Miami colors while Wayne Rooney parts ways with D.C. United
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-08 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Lionel Messi suffered his first defeat for Inter Miami on Saturday, succumbing to a 1-0 loss against FC Cincinnati which ended the club’s hopes of reaching the playoffs. Messi had missed Miami’s last four games due to injury and the club faltered in his absence, losing two and drawing two of its fixtures. “His injury is healed, but his rhythm was just off,” Miami’s head coach Gerardo Martino said, according to ESPN. Geoff Burke/USA Today/ReutersThe former England and Manchester United forward was appointed head coach last July after a two-year spell at the helm of English Championship club Derby County. Rooney first joined D.C. United as a player in 2018 and made 48 appearances for the team during the final chapters of his playing career.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Messi, Miami’s, Álvaro, “, ”, Gerardo Martino, hasn’t, Wayne Rooney, ” Wayne Rooney, Geoff Burke, Rooney Organizations: CNN, Inter Miami, FC Cincinnati, Cincinnati, ESPN, Miami, Paraguay, Major League Soccer, United, New York City FC, Audi Field, Reuters, Manchester United, English Championship, Derby County, MLS, D.C Locations: Argentine, Peru, USA, England

☆ The Buenos Aires barber's books: a history of 19,900% inflation
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Adam Jourdan | Thomson Reuters | Regional Bureau Chief In South Latin America With Previous Experience Leading Corporate News Coverage In China | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian Acquire Licensing RightsBUENOS AIRES, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The hand-written entries in the two dozen notebooks - date, haircut, price - chronicle decades of a Buenos Aires barber's working life. A price of 15 pesos equaled $15 with the currency peg. In her first term the haircut price rose 117%, speeding to 200% in her second term. Haircut prices rose 133% in his four years. The earliest health insurance bill he has was 798 pesos in 2007, since when it has hit 142,636 pesos, outstripping his haircut prices.

Persons: Barber Ruben Galante, Luciano Munoz, Agustin Marcarian, Ruben Galante, Alberto Fernandez, it's, Galante, Javier Milei, he's, Carlos Menem, Raul Alfonsin, Fernando de la Rua, de la Rua, Nestor Kirchner, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, Nestor's, Mauricio Macri, That's, Milei, Patricia Bullrich, Sergio Massa, Luciano Muñoz, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Adam Jourdan, Eliana Raszewski, Prinz, Claudia Parsons Organizations: REUTERS, Reuters, Reuters Graphics Reuters Graphics, Currency, Reuters Graphics, Monetary Fund, Thomson Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina, BUENOS AIRES, Belgrano, United States

☆ Streaming companies chase Spanish-language sports rights to capture growing Hispanic viewership
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

It's an effort to diversify viewership and advertising opportunities — and to capitalize on a growing Hispanic streaming audience. Hispanic audiences spend nearly nine hours per day consuming media, the majority of which is TV viewership, according to a recent study from Nielsen based on viewership habits from July. The study noted the Hispanic audience has been at "the forefront of cord-cutting," making it a growing majority of streaming viewership, too. According to the findings, Hispanic viewers spend more than 50% of their time consuming TV through streaming, eclipsing the general population, at nearly 40%. Traditional media companies across the board have been doling out cash for sports as live games still command the highest traditional TV viewership.

Persons: Roberto Firmino, Eder Militao, NBCUniversal's, It's, Shirin Malkani, Perkins, Lea, Eli Velazquez, Lionel Messi Organizations: Liverpool, Real Madrid, UEFA Champions, Liverpool FC, Anfield, . Media, Canela Media, Telemundo, ESPN, Nielsen, Telemundo Deportes, Major League Soccer's Inter Miami Locations: Real, Liverpool, England, Spanish, U.S

☆ Buenos Aires Cirque du Soleil show honors 'superhero' Messi
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( Lucila Sigal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] An acrobat trains during a rehearsal before the premiere of the Cirque du Soleil's show inspired by Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi "Messi10", in Buenos Aires, Argentina September 29, 2023. REUTERS/Mariana Nedelcu/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBUENOS AIRES, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Mimicking soccer moves and with a musical backdrop overlaid with enthusiastic TV commentary, Cirque du Soleil launched a show in Buenos Aires this week that celebrates beloved Argentine football star Lionel Messi. The Argentine team shirt with the Messi 10 on the back is like Superman's cape," said producer Diego Saenz at a rehearsal of the show, which features artists and acrobats from 15 countries. The show is set to tour across Latin America next year, likely ending in Miami. Reporting by Lucila Sigal, Writing by Rosalba O'Brien, Editing by Sandra MalerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Mariana Nedelcu, Diego Saenz, Lucila Sigal, Rosalba O'Brien, Sandra Maler Organizations: REUTERS, du Soleil, Argentine, Messi, Thomson Locations: Argentine, Buenos Aires, Argentina, BUENOS AIRES, Qatar, Canadian, America, Miami

☆ Inter Miami suffers bruising defeat with Lionel Messi absent again through injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Inter Miami suffered a chastening Major League Soccer defeat by Chicago Fire on Wednesday – losing 4-1 – with talisman Lionel Messi missing through injury yet again. Messi has now missed the last four matches and his team has struggled to fill the gap left by the 36-year-old forward. Late last month, Miami manager Gerardo Martino said Messi was dealing with an old scar tissue problem. Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesWith doubts around whether Messi would play the match at Chicago’s Soldier Field, the hosts offered fans a financial incentive to attend. “I understand the expectation in Chicago, like there’s been in other places, but when a player isn’t in condition to play, he can’t play.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Messi, Gerardo Martino, Xherdan, Maren Haile, Selassie, Josef Martínez, Martino, ”, Michael Reaves, there’s, “, wasn’t Organizations: CNN — Inter Miami, Major League Soccer, Chicago Fire, –, English Premier League, Chicago, Miami, Eastern Conference, MLS, ” Inter Miami, Chicago’s, Inter, FC Cincinnati Locations: Miami, Chicago, United States

The joint bid from Morocco, Portugal and Spain was the sole candidate to host the tournament. Spain have been awarded the World Cup weeks after their disgraced former chief Luis Rubiales was forced to step down for alleged sexual assault at the Women's World Cup. "As a result, a celebration will take place in South America and three South American countries - Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay - will organise one match each of the FIFA World Cup 2030." WORLD CUP RETURNS TO SPAINWhile Portugal and Morocco have never hosted the World Cup, Spain last hosted the tournament in 1982. "I am sure that together with Morocco and Portugal we will organise the best World Cup in history," he said.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Carl Recine, Luis Rubiales, Gianni Infantino, Infantino, Robert Harrison, Pedro Rocha, Fernando Gomes, King Mohammed VI, FIFA's, Rohith Nair, Daniela Desantis, Osama Khairy, Emma Pinedo Gonzalez, William Maclean Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA World, Qatar, Lusail, REUTERS, Uruguay, FIFA, Argentine Football Association, FIFA Council, Montevideo's Estadio Centenario, Paraguayan Football Association, South, Management, Royal Spanish Football Federation, Portuguese Football Federation, Christian, Thomson Locations: Argentina, France, Lusail, Qatar, Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Paraguay, Uruguay, Montevideo, South America, Asia, Oceania, Bengaluru, Asuncion

☆ PSG and Kylian Mbappé humbled by Newcastle United in Champions League
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( John Sinnott | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappé suffered a chastening defeat in the Champions League group stages, losing 4-1 at the hands of Newcastle United on Wednesday. The win put Newcastle top of Group F with four points, a point ahead of PSG. If you make mistakes you pay for that.”Mbappé is challenged for the ball by Jamaal Lascelles and Bruno Guimarães of Newcastle United. Qatar Sports Investment (QSI) acquired PSG in 2011 and lavished money on bringing some of the world’s most talented players to Paris, and a Champions League title seemed inevitable. Mbappé had little effect on the game at St. James’ Park in Newcastle, with the Premier League side completely physically overpowering their French opposition.

Persons: Germain, Kylian Mbappé, Miguel Almirón, Dan Burn, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Sean, Lucas Hernández, Fabian Schär, ”, Luis Enrique, Mbappé, Jamaal Lascelles, Bruno Guimarães, Richard Sellers, Enrique, Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, –, Wednesday’s, James ’ Organizations: CNN, Paris Saint, Champions League, Newcastle United, Newcastle, PSG, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, “, ” PSG, TNT Sports, Real Madrid, Mbappé, La Liga, Monaco, Qatar Sports Investment, Paris, League, St, Premier League Locations: Newcastle, Paris

☆ 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

☆ TikTok ran a deepfake ad of an AI MrBeast hawking iPhones for $2 — and it's the 'tip of the iceberg'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

TikTok ran an ad featuring a deepfake of MrBeast offering iPhone 15 Pros for $2. AdvertisementAdvertisementTikTok ran an advertisement featuring an AI-generated deepfake version of MrBeast claiming to give out iPhone 15s for $2 as part of a 10,000 phone giveaway. Unauthorized AI-generated content featuring celebrities has become increasingly common in the world of platform advertising. AdvertisementAdvertisementNot all AI-generated ad content featuring celebrities is inherently bad, as a recent campaign coordinated between Lionel Messi and Lay's demonstrates. Last month, the company released a new tool to help creators label AI content and said it would start testing ways to label AI-generated content automatically.

Persons: TikTok, MrBeast, —, Jimmy Donaldson, Tom Hanks, Elon Musk, Leo DiCaprio, Henry Ajder, Lionel Messi, Lay's, Ajder, Tom Cruise, Biden, Trump, Drake, they're Organizations: Service

☆ Formula 1 could be coming to Apple as it mulls offering up to $2 billion a year to show races, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-01 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Apple is interested in the exclusive global rights for Formula 1 races, Business F1 reported. The iPhone maker could offer up to $2 billion a year for the rights, per the report. AdvertisementAdvertisementApple is reportedly considering making a bid of up to $2 billion a year for the rights to show Formula 1 races, according to a report by Business F1. Formula 1 Group declined to comment to Business F1 and didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Insider. CHANDAN KHANNA/Getty ImagesAn MLS Season Pass costs $14.99 a month or $29 a season, while Apple TV+ subscribers pay $12.99 a month or $25 a season.

Persons: —, Tim Cook, JIM WATSON, Lionel Messi, CHANDAN KHANNA, Apple wouldn't Organizations: Apple, Business, Major League Soccer, Service, Prix, Liberty Media, Sirius XM, MLS, Inter Miami, Wall Street, ESPN, ABC, Forbes, Sky, Revenue, Parks Associates, Amazon, Football, Sports Media Watch Locations: Austin , Texas

If you're looking for live coverage tonight, we'll show you how to watch Messi and an Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo live stream of the U.S. Open Cup final. Even hours before the teams take the pitch, Messi's availability for the U.S. Open Cup remains in flux. How to watch Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo U.S. Open Cup Final free live streamsCBS Sports is showing the U.S. Open Cup final this year. How to watch Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one. Watch Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo in the U.S. Open Cup Final.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Messi, that's, ExpressVPN Organizations: Miami hasn't, Leagues, MLS, Houston, Inter Miami, Houston Dynamo, U.S, Inter, Dynamo, CBS Sports, Houston Dynamo U.S, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Paramount Plus, Paramount, Insiders, Watch Inter Miami Locations: United States, Houston, U.S

☆ 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

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay 6.7 million euros ($7.1 million) in tax on her 2018 income, authorities said Tuesday, in Spain’s latest fiscal allegations against the Colombian singer. Shakira is alleged to have used an offshore company based in a tax haven to avoid paying the tax, Barcelona prosecutors said in a statement. In that case, prosecutors allege she failed to pay 14.5 million euros ($15.4 million) in tax. Political Cartoons View All 1179 ImagesSpanish tax officials opened the latest case against Shakira last July. Spain tax authorities have over the past decade or so cracked down on soccer stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for not paying their full due in taxes.

Persons: Shakira, Llorente y, “, ” Shakira, Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, Gerard Pique, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Organizations: Prosecutors Locations: BARCELONA, Spain, Colombian, Barcelona, Miami, Bahamas, Llorente y Cuenca

☆ 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

☆ Apple exec Eddy Cue is such a big sports fan that he has a grid of 9 TVs at home for watching games
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( Haley Tenore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Interestingly, Cue didn't mention Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset in the interview. The Apple Vision Pro headset will be rolling out early next year, according to the company. AdvertisementAdvertisementWatching sports on the Vision Pro headset is like looking into the future. AppleIf you're interested in getting your own Vision Pro headset, Apple says they'll be available "early next year." Apple is also reportedly working on a cheaper version of the headset — the Apple Vision (sans Pro) — to make mixed-reality technology accessible to more people.

Persons: Eddy, he's, Cue's, Lionel Messi —, Messi, Rihanna, gesturing, Justin Sullivan, — Organizations: MLS, Service, Golden State Warriors, Apple, Major League Soccer, Apple TV's, Warriors, Twitter Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ The IRS Is Going to Know if You Sold Taylor Swift ‘Eras’ Tickets
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Anne Steele | Ashlea Ebeling | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Argentina remain top of FIFA world rankings
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup trophy alongside teammates as they celebrate winning the World Cup REUTERS/Carl Recine/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 21 (Reuters) - World champions Argentina strengthened their grip at the top of the FIFA world rankings in the latest list on Thursday, with the top five remaining unchanged after the international break. Argentina, who dethroned Brazil at the summit in April, remained top after beating Ecuador and Bolivia in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers earlier this month. Second-placed France, who lost to Germany in a friendly last week, retained second place followed by Brazil (third), England (fourth) and Belgium (fifth). Portugal were the only team in the top 10 to climb a spot, moving up to eighth, while Italy dropped one place to ninth after a 1-1 draw with North Macedonia in a Euro 2024 qualifier. Croatia (sixth), Netherlands (seventh) and Spain (10th) complete the top 10, while Morocco (13th), Colombia (16th), Denmark (18th) and Japan (19th) all moved up a place.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Carl Recine, Hritika Sharma, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA World, Qatar, Lusail, REUTERS, Argentina, FIFA, North, Croatia, Thomson Locations: Argentina, France, Lusail, Qatar, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Germany, England, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, North Macedonia, Netherlands, Spain, Morocco, Colombia, Denmark, Japan, Croatia, States, Mexico, Switzerland, Uruguay, Senegal, Hyderabad

☆ The Apple-Disney deal that could actually happen
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

And Apple has long been seen by some analysts as the most obvious acquirer of all or part of Disney. Iger said he considers the studio, streaming, and parks businesses (where the company recently set plans to invest $60 billion over the next decade) to have the most value. It would be hard to imagine operating the parks or streaming businesses without owning the popular franchises that fuel them. Ives envisions a deal where Apple pays for exclusive access to ESPN content and game broadcasts, with an acquisition following down the road. I believe it's a matter of not if, but when Apple buys ESPN."

Persons: Bob Iger, Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, Biden, that's, Gregg Abella, Iger, David Rogers, Apple, it's, Dan Ives, Cook, Ives Organizations: Disney, ABC, FX, Geographic, ESPN, Apple, Pixar, Jobs, Apple's, Investment Partners, Management, Star, Marvel, Columbia University, Verizon, MLS, Messi, Insider, Wedbush Securities, Google

☆ 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.

Persons: Lionel Messi’s, Jordi Alba, Messi, “, Tata Martino, Alba Organizations: CNN, Argentine, Inter, Toronto FC, Wednesday, ” Inter Miami, Apple, Inter Miami, MLS, Atlanta United, Mercedes, Benz, Inter Miami’s, Orlando City SC, Houston Dynamo FC Locations: Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Argentina, Ecuador

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami's lineup on Wednesday night. Messi was subbed off in the 37th minute of Inter Miami's match against Toronto, after spending a few minutes laboring with what appeared to be a leg issue. But Messi's status overshadowed everything, and Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino said after the game that the Argentine star will miss Sunday's game at Orlando. It was the second big injury blow for Inter Miami on Wednesday. Despite its place in the standings, Inter Miami now controls its postseason destiny.

Persons: — Lionel Messi, he's, Messi, subbed, Robert Taylor, Gerardo “ Tata ” Martino, “, ” Martino, Martino, Ballon, Jordi Alba —, —, ” Taylor, Facundo Farias, Benjamin Cremaschi, Drake Callender, Messi didn’t, Yedlin —, That’s, ”, Win, Cruz Azul, ___ Organizations: Inter, Toronto, Miami, Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference, Messi, Inter Miami, Orlando, Bolivia, Atlanta United, Inter Miami's, U.S, Houston, MLS, New York City FC, Messi isn't, D.C, United, Atlanta, Leagues, Nashville, Miami club’s, Leagues Cup Locations: FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla, Argentine, Toronto, —, Chicago, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Miami

☆ 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

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