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

MLS attendance and sponsorship revenue break records — and it's not just because of Messi

Major League Soccer scored several regular season records, including for attendance and sponsorship, thanks in part to international superstar Lionel Messi — and corporate strategy.

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: Had to reinvent my style due to age, MLS

Lionel Messi acknowledged he has reinvented his style of play since joining Inter Miami CF in order to adapt to Major League Soccer in the closing stretch of his career.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Timeless Advice for Great Leaders: Be the Same in Success and Defeat

Consistency is key in leading your team.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Review: The goth opera 'Black Lodge' delivers a messy, sonic shock in DTLA

Timur stars in David T. Little's goth opera, "Black Lounge," a CAP UCLA presentation that weirdly connects the composer with David Lynch, Antonin Artaud and William S. Burroughs.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 22

European football: Barcelona suffer shock defeat against Real Sociedad

Roma sack coach Ivan Juric after just 12 games in charge Scott McTominay scores as Napoli hold Inter 1-1 Barcelona suffered a shock 1-0 La Liga defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday that ended ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Confusing MLS playoff format a source of frustration for LAFC and Galaxy

Major League Soccer has frequently tinkered with its playoff format. The Galaxy and LAFC aren't fans, calling for a return to aggregate scoring.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

MLS Cup playoffs: Round 1 sees LAFC, Galaxy emerge as favorites

Inter Miami's elimination wasn't the only shock of Round One, so ESPN unpacks the highs and lows of the wild beginnings of the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs.

Sports - ESPN - 2 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 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

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

Sports - ABC News - October 19

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

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 - October 29

Argentina vs. Paraguay lineups, live stream: Where to watch Lionel Messi, odds, prediction, pick

Lionel Messi's Albiceleste can move even closer to booking a 2026 berth with a win in Asuncion

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 hours ago

Messi’s every move shown on TikTok in winning Inter Miami playoff debut

Jordi Alba lifts Miami past Atlanta in playoff opener Messi’s side can advance with win on 2 November Lionel Messi’s every move was on display in his Major League Soccer playoff debut.. Every ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Messi’s M.L.S. Team Crashes Out of the Playoffs in Embarrassing Fashion

Soccer has a long way to go toward relevance in the United States after Inter Miami’s loss, a columnist for the Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Arsenal’s red card issues continue, Frankfurt CEO Axel Hellmann stops in & should Messi win MLS MVP?

Christian and Alexis react to another Arsenal red card. Then, the guys chat with Eintracht Frankfurt CEO Axel Hellmann about how American fans can engage with German clubs. Later, Christian and ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Breaking down Commanders-Eagles with picks, best bets, plus Deion Sanders drama and NFL playoff projections

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Nov. 14

Sports - CBS Sports - 7 hours ago

Australia’s Tim Tszyu suffers shock defeat to Bakhram Murtazaliev in super welterweight bout

Australian TKO’d inside three rounds in IBF super welterweight fight Tszyu’s father, ex-world champion Kostya, was ringside for shock loss Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has suffered a shock ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

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