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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 - November 10 -
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 SaturdaySports - CBS Sports - November 10 -
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 - November 10 -
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 clashSports - CBS Sports - November 11 -
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 IcelandSports - 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 onSports - 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 tieSports - CBS Sports - October 26 -
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 HayesSports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
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 gameSports - CBS Sports - November 3 -
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami eliminated from MLS Cup playoffs by Atlanta United with 3-2 Game 3 loss
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami eliminated from MLS Cup playoffs by Atlanta United with 3-2 Game 3 lossSports - ABC News - November 9 -
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 cruisingSports - CBS Sports - November 11 -
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 UnitedSports - CBS Sports - October 24 -
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 -
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 - November 11 -
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 2024Sports - 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 matchesSports - 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 - November 9 -
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 ConferenceSports - 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 MLSSports - CBS Sports - October 24 -
MLS awards winners, 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 MLSSports - CBS Sports - 5 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 -
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 debutSports - ABC News - October 25 -
Premier League title race heats up, MLS playoff shock & Rachel Kundananji embarrasses defender
Christian and Alexis react to a wide open Premier League title race. Then, the guys discuss the MLS playoffs including a couple of big upsets. Later, Christian and Alexis break down Rachel ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
Messi held in check as Paraguay shock Argentina
A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on ...Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
A Messy Problem in Orderly Singapore: Keeping Track of Cats
The reversal of a 35-year ban on cats in public housing won’t be a quick fix for cat-related problems. It’s not even clear how many cats live in the city-state.World - The New York Times - November 10 -
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 - November 1 -
Where do Lionel Messi and Inter Miami go from here?
Inter Miami heads into a pivotal 2025 season with a Club World Cup spot, potential roster upgrades hindered by MLS restrictions, and the ticking question of whether Messi will stay beyond his ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11 -
How a 40-Year-Old Goalkeeper Ended Lionel Messi’s M.L.S. Season
It’s been 18 years since Brad Guzan first played for the U.S. men’s national team. He views talk of a return to that level as a “joke.”Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Lionel Messi’s Coach Resigned, Leading to Questions About the Star’s Future
Messi is under contract with Inter Miami through 2025.Sports - The New York Times - 17 hours ago -
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 -
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