Clock ticking for Messi as Miami suffer biggest shock in MLS postseason history

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are out of the MLS playoffs after getting stunned by Atlanta.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Miami beats Atlanta in Messi's MLS playoff debut

Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba scored and Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 2-1 in Game 1 of a best-of-three Major League Soccer playoff series on Friday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Lionel Messi’s shock playoff defeat was great for drama but a problem for MLS

The league has made the Argentinian star the crux of its push for growth. But now that his season is over will neutral fans bother to watch?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Messi hat trick secures Miami MLS points record

Lionel Messi scored a stunning 11-minute hat trick to help Inter Miami break the Major League Soccer record for most points in a single season, after defeating the New England Revolution 6-2 on ...

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Messi, Inter Miami lead way as MLS salaries rise

Lionel Messi remains MLS' highest-paid player, with an annual guaranteed compensation of $20.4 million, the MLS Players Association announced Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Messi and Inter Miami will take on Atlanta United in an MLS Cup playoff opener

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi played in only one Major League Soccer loss in 2024

Sports - ABC News - October 24

MLS playoff predictions: Are Messi and Inter Miami unstoppable? Maybe not …

Miami raced to the highest points total in league history this season. But that doesn’t necessarily mean anything in knockout matches. If last season was defined by Lionel Messi, this one was ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

MLS playoff predictions: Are Messi and Inter Miami unstoppable? Maybe not …

Miami raced to the highest points total in league history this season. But that doesn’t necessarily mean anything in knockout matches

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

MLS playoff schedule: Messi's Miami eliminated in dramatic fashion

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will not be MLS Cup champions, as they were dumped out of the playoffs in stunning fashion by Atlanta United.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami flop out of MLS playoffs, stunned by Atlanta

Inter Miami lost a second consecutive game to Atlanta United, and crashed out of the MLS playoffs in the first round.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

The Clock Is Ticking on LeBron James and the Lakers

This season could decide how James’s partnership with the superstar Anthony Davis ultimately ends, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 22

Messi, Miami suffer stunning 1st-rd exit to Atlanta

Inter Miami suffered a stunning first-round elimination from the 2024 Major League Soccer playoffs after falling 3-2 against Atlanta United at Chase Stadium on Saturday night.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

MLS playoffs preview: Messi and Inter Miami push for MLS Cup, Columbus hopes for back-to-back championships

With the MLS wild-card matchups kicking off on Tuesday, here's everything to know about the first round of the 2024 MLS playoffs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Vulnerable time for Europe as clock ticks down for Biden

The days of US largesse are expected to end as soon as the current president steps down in January.

How Inter Miami built, and Lionel Messi wooed, the greatest MLS team ever

Inter Miami's rise to a historic MLS season was years in the making, anchored by the arrival of Lionel Messi and a meticulously constructed roster designed to complement the GOAT.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Can Inter Miami and Lionel Messi break the MLS single season points record? Where to watch, live stream

Inter Miami host the New England Revolution on MLS Decision Day with history in reach

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Lionel Messi caps comeback with hat trick, Inter Miami breaks MLS points record on wild Decision Day

Lionel Messi completed Inter Miami's latest comeback with his very first touch — and then capped it off with a hat trick.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Lionel Messi’s 11-minute hat-trick helps Inter Miami break MLS points record

Messi and co stroll to 6-2 win over New England Inter Miami awarded spot in 2025 Club World Cup Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have put together the best regular season in Major League Soccer ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Lionel Messi’s Miami compensation is more than entire payroll of 22 MLS teams

Argentinian was paid $12m in base salary Inter Miami had highest payroll in league Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi earned more than the entire payrolls of 22 other Major League Soccer teams, and ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

MLS playoffs begin Friday with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in action | Clash of Brazilian stars in El Clasico

Elsewhere in today's edition of the Golazo Starting XI the USWNT swung into action with a win against Iceland

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

MLS Cup Playoffs Round One: How to watch Lionel Messi and Inter Miami play Atlanta United tonight

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face Atlanta United in Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs; here's how to watch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

MLS Cup Playoffs preview, expert picks for every game: Who will stop Lionel Messi's Inter Miami from winning?

The early rounds may see most of the favorites move through, but there will be surprises later on

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United score: Lionel Messi, Herons win MLS playoff opener

Jordi Alba scored in the 60th minute to break the tie

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on brink of elimination in MLS Cup Playoffs after surprising loss at Atlanta United

The loss on Saturday night means the best-of-three series will go to a final game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami eliminated from MLS Cup playoffs by Atlanta United with 3-2 Game 3 loss

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami shockingly eliminated from MLS Cup Playoffs after home defeat to Atlanta United

The favorites to win MLS Cup were bounced in the first round on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

MLS Cup Playoffs scores, schedule, bracket: Upsets rule as Lionel Messi and Inter Miami eliminated by Atlanta

The first full round of the playoffs for the MLS Cup are underway, and the favorites are cruising

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami dumped out of MLS playoffs; NWSL's big four all advance to playoff semifinals

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, USMNT are big at work ahead of Jamaica clash

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Jordi Alba: MLS postseason format 'unfair'

Jordi Alba criticized the Major League Soccer postseason format, labeling the system "unfair," after Inter Miami was eliminated from the playoffs on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United live stream: MLS Cup Playoffs odds, pick, prediction, how to watch Lionel Messi

The Herons are the favorites to win it all, but first up are Atlanta United

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Messi Mania helps drive record growth for MLS

Major League Soccer is hitting record attendance marks and mounting sponsorship revenue

Sports - ABC News - October 22

Miami boss: MLS rules prevent Neymar signing

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo Martino has addressed the rumors linking Neymar to the club and insisted a deal would be impossible to negotiate at the moment given MLS roster and salary restrictions.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Iniesta: Miami right place for Messi's 'happiness'

Spain legend Andres Iniesta believes Inter Miami is the right fit for former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Busquets gives Inter Miami surprise fitness boost

Midfielder Sergio Busquets has given Inter Miami a surprise boost on the eve of its deciding game of the round one the best-of-three playoff series against Atlanta United.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Messi: Miami will 'come back stronger next year'

Lionel Messi vowed to "come back stronger" in 2025, following Inter Miami's elimination for the 2024 Major League Soccer playoffs on Saturday night at Chase Stadium.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

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