Messi's Record Season

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

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

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 - November 11

When the World Feels Messy, I Turn to PowerWash Simulator

A low-stress video game that’s cleansing in more than one sense.

Tech - The New York Times - November 12

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.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

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 - 6 days ago

Inter Miami 'fully expect' Messi stay beyond 2025

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said Friday that he expects Lionel Messi will continue to form part of the team through the 2026 Major League Soccer season.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

A Record Number of States Are in Drought

Little rain has fallen since Hurricane Helene dropped huge amounts across the Southeast.

Science - The New York Times - November 5

A record Black Friday beckons

Plus, Westminster MPs vote on assisted dying, Ireland goes to the polls and Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day

World - Financial Times - 2 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 - October 29

Why Chelsea vs. Man United is poised to entertain; Atlanta preps for Messi & Co.

A Chelsea side on the rise take on Manchester United, while Inter Miami look to seal their spot in MLS semis.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

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 - 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 game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Arne Slot believes Mohamed Salah can sustain his level like Messi or Ronaldo

Slot: ‘No reason to think Salah’s level is dropping’ Liverpool manager brushes off social media post Arne Slot has said Mohamed Salah can sustain a world-class level like Lionel Messi or ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

NWSL playoffs begin as four teams separate themselves from the pack; Messi and Miami at risk on Saturday

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, Kylian Mbappe's bad week, NWSL goes global and more

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Sergio Busquets, once ruled out, now may play alongside Messi for Inter Miami against Atlanta United

Sergio Busquets was initially ruled out of Saturday’s Inter Miami game against Atlanta United

Sports - ABC News - November 8

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

Sports - ABC News - November 9

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 - November 10

CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying schedule, results, table: Messi's Argentina remain on top

Reigning World Cup champions Argentina join Brazil, 8 others in race for 2026 World Cup berths

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

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 - November 11

With non-football early signing period upon us, we're about to see how messy college sports is going to get

In a way, college athletics enters the next phase of its evolution into a more professionalized entity this week as the early signing period opens up.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

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 - November 14

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 MLS

Sports - CBS Sports - November 16

Lionel Messi's coach at Inter Miami, Gerardo 'Tata' Martino, is stepping down for personal reasons, AP source says

Sports - ABC News - November 19

Tata Martino reportedly out as Inter Miami coach as Lionel Messi and company aim to rebound in 2025

The season ended much earlier than expected for the Herons, and now another coach will be tasked with leading them to MLS glory

Sports - CBS Sports - November 20

Gerardo 'Tata' Martino stepping down as coach of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, AP source says

Gerardo “Tata” Martino, who guided Inter Miami to the best regular season record in Major League Soccer history this season, is resigning as coach of the club

Sports - ABC News - November 19

Lionel Messi's former teammate Javier Mascherano close to becoming Inter Miami coach, AP source says

Lionel Messi is on the cusp of reuniting with former Argentina national teammate Javier Mascherano with Inter Miami, this time as player and coach, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told ...

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

MLS Cup Playoffs scores, schedule, bracket: LA Galaxy crush Minnesota United; Orlando City advance

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

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Javier Mascherano, former teammate of Lionel Messi, hired as new Inter Miami head coach

Mascherano replaces Tata Martino, who stepped down last week due to personal reasons.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 23 hours ago

What can Lionel Messi and Inter Miami learn from the control LeBron James has over the Los Angeles Lakers?

The two superstars have control over their respective teams, but that comes with drawbacks

Sports - CBS Sports - 21 hours ago

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