Formula 1’s Franco Colapinto Is Being Compared to Lionel Messi. Will It Last?

Stardom in Argentina is a unique cultural phenomenon, particularly for the country’s professional athletes, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Lionel Messi returns for Argentina with hat trick, 2 assists, acknowledgment that 'these could be the last games'

Messi had a night to remember in Buenos Aires in front of roughly 85,000 adoring fans.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

How a Failed Formula 1 Event in Dallas Left a Lasting Impression

Drivers passed out from the Texas heat as financial misdeeds turned an ill-fated venture into a disaster.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

A Chaotic Start and Surprising Result in Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix

For the second consecutive race, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen have been involved in incidents that resulted in significant penalties.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Lionel Messi dazzles with a hat trick and two assists for Argentina in a resounding victory over Bolivia

Messi made his first start in Argentina in 333 days and didn't disappoint

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Lionel Messi has missed half the MLS season. Should he be MVP?

Can the Inter Miami talisman win the league’s top individual honor despite missing much of the campaign? It depends on your definition of valuable. In a development that will only come as a shock ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Football Daily | The ongoing adventures of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . While last week’s win by 10-man Bolivia over Colombia in an Air Miles World Cup qualifier might have raised a few eyebrows, it shouldn’t ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Lionel Messi Is at the Club World Cup. How He Got There Is Ridiculous.

A competition that is already struggling for respectability just took another hit to its reputation, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Argentina vs. Bolivia live stream: Prediction, odds, pick, how to watch Lionel Messi, TV channel

Lionel Messi and company look to rebound after the draw at Venezuela

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying: Where to watch Lionel Messi and Argentina vs. Venezuela, Brazil vs. Chile

Bolivia will face Copa America runners-up Colombia, Ecuador take on Paraguay and Uruguay will face Peru

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

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

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi set to take part in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup hosted in the U.S.A.

Because the tournament is in the U.S. they received an extra slot as hosts, and Miami will be the beneficiaries

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

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 and Inter Miami break Major League Soccer's single-season points record.

Sports - ABC News - October 19

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

FIFA gives Lionel Messi, Inter Miami a spot in 2025 Club World Cup

FIFA had not previously announced how the final North and Central American spot in the 2025 Club World Cup would be awarded.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Barca's impact on MLS goes beyond Lionel Messi and friends: How Riqui Puig turned LA Galaxy into contenders

Puig recorded 13 goals and 16 assists as the Galaxy finished second in the Western Conference

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

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 awards picks: Why Lionel Messi is the clear MVP, Luis Suarez isn't top newcomer and more

Here's who should win the biggest awards in MLS

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

MLS awards finalists: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez up for MVP; Wilfried Nancy to finally win top coach?

Here are all the players up for the biggest honors in MLS

Sports - CBS Sports - 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 - 6 days ago

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 6 days ago

Lionel Messi's every move shown on TikTok during his winning Inter Miami playoff debut

Lionel Messi’s every move was on display in his winning MLS playoff debut

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

MLS Playoff Schedule: LA Galaxy off to incredible start; Inter Miami 1-0 up in series

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have fired the Herons into the Supporters' Shield, and now set their sights on the club's first MLS Cup Final.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Lionel Messi Didn’t Just Take Over American Soccer. He Took Miami Global.

While much more should be done to market the M.L.S.-Messi product, things couldn’t be going better for Miami, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Manchester United make Ruben Amorim official; Lionel Messi back in action in MLS Cup playoffs on Saturday

Elsewhere in the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, the USWNT close out another successful window under Emma Hayes

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 hours ago

Messi nets hat trick, says games 'can be my last'

Lionel Messi turned in another vintage performance for Argentina, scoring three goals and adding two assists in a runaway win over Bolivia in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Venom: The Last Dance review – messy sequel ends series with a shrug

Tom Hardy’s agreeably silly Marvel franchise wraps things up in a patchy final adventure that needed a tighter, and funnier, script. The recent, long-awaited, cratering of the superhero movie (with ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

The Patriots’ Messy Breakup With Bill Belichick Sparked Lasting Drama

Belichick is one of the league’s great grudge holders, and he has seemingly set his sights on his former team, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 24

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

How ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Jumpstarted a Prolific Formula 1 Career

This iconic American show is where the C.E.O. of McLaren Racing began building his motorsports journey.

Sports - The New York Times - October 14

F1 arrives in Austin as a battle brews for the title with six races remaining

Check out this weekend's times, stats, predictions and preview.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Formula 1 to get rid of fastest lap bonus point in 2025

Drivers have been able to earn an extra point for the fastest lap since 2019.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

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