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Lionel Messi bags two assists to salvage 2-2 draw for 10-man Inter Miami vs. NYCFC

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 - 20:28

Telasco Segovia scored in the 10th minute of second-half stoppage time in his MLS debut and Lionel Messi had two assists as 10-man Inter Miami salvaged a 2-2 draw against visiting New York City FC in both teams' MLS opener.

Messi assists vs NYCFC

Tomas Aviles opened the scoring for the defending Supporters' Shield champions in the fifth minute but was then sent off 18 minutes later for denying Alonso Martinez an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.

The Argentina connection between Aviles and Messi.

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Referee asks Lionel Messi for autograph in Champions Cup clash; hit with disciplinary action by Concacaf

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 - 09:21

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi’s first competitive match of the 2025 season was one for the books. And, of course, autograph worthy.

The final whistle of Inter Miami CF’s Concacaf Champions Cup match against Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday night at Children's Mercy Park saw a referee ask Lionel Messi for his autograph, forcing Concacaf to put out a statement to confirm their disciplinary action against the official.

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Here are the top 10 most valuable MLS franchises in 2025

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 - 08:37

Hold your horses, Inter Miami.

As Major League Soccer continues to grow in both popularity and market value, several franchises have emerged as the most valuable in 2025.

With the arrivals of top players to the league, as well as the emergence of new expansion clubs and numerous investments from the 30 teams in MLS, club-values have skyrocketed in the last decade, with multiple teams in the United States becoming some of the most valuable in Latin America.

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Video: Logan Paul challenges Lionel Messi to a boxing match to end legal dispute between Prime and Mas+

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 - 23:21

Messi getting challenged to a boxing match… this is 2025, folks.

Social media personality, WWE superstar, entrepreneur and boxer, Logan Paul, has challenged Lionel Messi to boxing match. Yes, you read correctly.

Logan Paul challenges Messi to a boxing match: Social media star responds to legal dispute between Prime and Mas+

Logan Paul, co-owner of hydration drink, Prime, challenged Messi, owner of hydration drink, Mas+, to the boxing ring as a way to resolve their brands' controversial legal dispute. 

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"When football ends, fútbol begins" — MLS and Apple TV release Super Bowl ad starring Lionel Messi

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 - 08:44

Move over football, fútbol is coming back.

Super Bowl LIX was one of the books, with the Philadelphia Eagles cruising past the former back-to-back champions Kansas City Chiefs to take the American football throne in perhaps one of the most memorable one-sided performances in recent NFL championship game history. It was an incredible result in the United States' biggest sporting event.

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FIFA dramatically lower ticket prices for 2025 Club World Cup; U.S. fans not interested

Sun, 9 Feb 2025 - 12:42

In a surprising move, FIFA has significantly slashed ticket prices for this summer’s inaugural 2025 Club World Cup in the United States.

2025 Club World Cup ticket price drop: FIFA 'panicking' amid low fan interest

Reports from Mail Sport indicate that the cost of the cheapest seats for matches at the last-16 stage and beyond has been reduced by as much as $385, with some tickets for the semi-finals plummeting from an eye-watering $526 to just $140.

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Viral: Lionel Messi bodyguard 'defeated' by pitch invader in preseason match in Panama

Thu, 6 Feb 2025 - 09:31

In a hilarious and unexpected turn of events, Lionel Messi’s famous bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, was momentarily “defeated” by a pitch invader during Inter Miami’s preseason match against San Miguelito in Panama. 

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Atlanta United break incoming MLS transfer record for Ivory Coast striker Emmanuel Latte Lath

Tue, 4 Feb 2025 - 13:53

Atlanta United announced the splash signing of speedy Ivory Coast striker Emmanuel Latte Lath on Tuesday.

Atlanta reportedly paid an MLS-record $22 million transfer fee to English second-tier side Middlesbrough FC, breaking the mark of $16.2 million that FC Cincinnati spent in November to acquire forward Kevin Denkey from Belgium's Cercle Brugge.

Atlanta United break MLS transfer record

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Report: MLS considering change to season schedule to align with European calendar

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 - 10:16

MLS is going big.

Major League Soccer is reportedly considering a significant change to its season schedule, potentially shifting its traditional February-to-November (or Spring-Fall) calendar to align with the European model of August-to-May (Fall-Spring).

According to MLSMoves on X, Sportico spoke to representatives from two dozen MLS teams that expressed overwhelming support for this move. The shift, if it was to be confirmed, would likely take effect in the Fall of 2026, coinciding with the U.S., Canada, and Mexico co-hosting the FIFA World Cup.

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New York City FC wins "Tifo of the Year" for "Don't Be Plastic!" directed at Inter Miami and Lionel Messi fans

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 - 00:02

Inter Miami and Messi fans won't like this one.

New York City FC's supporters group, Third Rail, received the prestigious "Best Tifo of the Year" award from the Independent Supporters Council (ISC) for their "Don't Be Plastic!" Barbie-themed tifo, unveiled during the club's 2024 MLS Season home match against Inter Miami.

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