Messi, Miami and MLS

Inter Miami's MLS playoff failure sets stage for Messi's last act, Alexi Lalas says
Lionel Messi’s presence in the MLS postseason will be missed. But Inter Miami’s elimination sets the tone for 2025 and possibly the World Cup in 2026.
Sergio Busquets, once ruled out, now may play alongside Messi for Inter Miami against Atlanta United
Ailing Sergio Busquets has been ruled out of Saturday’s Inter Miami game against Atlanta United, meaning Lionel Messi will be without one of his most trusted teammates for the win-or-else playoff matchup.
MLS playoffs without Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could be a welcome reality check
The Argentine won't be in MLS forever and his shock early exit from the playoffs is an opportunity to really evaluate 'the Messi effect'
Messi breaks silence on Inter Miami's playoff exit. What's next for his time in the US?
Lionel Messi’s Major League Soccer season is over. So, what’s next for the Argentine World Cup champion in the United States? A look ahead to 2025-26.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami crash out of MLS playoffs in stunning loss to Atlanta United
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami suffered a shock elimination in the first round of the Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs on Saturday, losing 3-2 to No. 9 seed Atlanta United on home soil in the best-of-three series decider.
Not even Messi could save Inter Miami from injury, depth issues
Inter Miami may have set an MLS regular-season points record in 2024, but their unbalanced squad was exposed once the gritty postseason got underway.
Messi, Inter Miami fall 2-1 vs. Atlanta United to force Game 3 in MLS Cup playoff series
Xande Silva scored the game-winning goal in extra time (90’+4’), and Atlanta United beat Inter Miami 2-1 on Saturday night to force a winner-take-all Game 3 in their best-of-three, first-round series in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Lionel Messi to leave Inter Miami, MLS? Here's what Argentina world-cup winning star has revealed
Lionel Messi's future in Inter Miami and Major League Soccer has come under scanner after a shocking defeat from MLS cup.
Messi, Argentina lose 2-1 to Paraguay in World Cup qualifier: Here's what it means
Lionel Messi returns to action with the Argentine national team Thursday night for a 2026 World Cup qualifying match on the ...
When Lionel Messi played West Ham Under-21s: ‘What the hell are you doing in Romford?’
Ten years ago this week, Messi and Argentina's first team took on West Ham's youngsters in a training game - here, some of ...
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Lionel Messi’s GOAT status in question after historic loss to Atlanta United
It was all lining up to be a season of perfection for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. This season was supposed to be the final ...
Argentina make last-minute call-up but Messi loses another teammate for World Cup Qualifiers
Lionel Messi’s Argentina squad made a late roster addition to cover for German Pezzella’s absence, but another key player has ...
Leo Messi's message after Inter Miami's painful elimination against Atlanta
Inter Miami's season ended much earlier than they themselves were expecting, to round off the 2024 MLS season in a ...
FC Barcelona Director Says Lamine Yamal-Messi Comparisons Are ‘Nice’ And Talks Pedri, De Jong Renewals
FC Barcelona Sporting Director Deco said that comparisons between La Masia pearls Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi are "nice" ...
Rodri explains why he now puts 'knife' Mohamed Salah on par with Lionel Messi
Manchester City's Ballon d'Or winner Rodri considers Mohamed Salah the best player he has faced in the Premier League with ...
The Athletic FC: What now for Messi and Miami? Premier League’s trending teams
Miami had everything in place to finish 2024: Messi, a stellar squad and the platform of an exemplary regular season which no other club matched. The stars were aligning. Maybe it felt too easy.