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Sergio Busquets, once ruled out, now may play alongside Messi for Inter Miami against Atlanta United
Read full article: Sergio Busquets, once ruled out, now may play alongside Messi for Inter Miami against Atlanta UnitedSergio Busquets was initially ruled out of Saturday’s Inter Miami game against Atlanta United.
Juan Brunetta has a goal and an assist to lead Liga MX All-Stars over MLS All-Stars 4-1
Read full article: Juan Brunetta has a goal and an assist to lead Liga MX All-Stars over MLS All-Stars 4-1Juan Brunetta and Maximiliano Meza scored a minute apart in the second half, and Mexico’s Liga MX All-Stars beat the Major League Soccer All-Stars 4-1 in the MLS All-Star Game.
Rookie Federico Redondo scores first two goals, sparks Inter Miami to 3-1 victory over Toronto
Read full article: Rookie Federico Redondo scores first two goals, sparks Inter Miami to 3-1 victory over TorontoRookie Federico Redondo scored the first two goals of his career in the second half after assisting on a first-half score by Diego Gómez and Inter Miami posted a 3-1 victory over Toronto FC on Wednesday night.
Teen Benjamin Cremaschi scores late, lifts Inter Miami to 2-1 victory over Charlotte
Read full article: Teen Benjamin Cremaschi scores late, lifts Inter Miami to 2-1 victory over CharlotteTeenager Benjamin Cremaschi scored late in the second half to rally Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC on Wednesday night, extending a club-record unbeaten run on the road to eight.
Messi scores 12th goal of season, MLS-leading Inter Miami comes back to tie St. Louis 3-3
Read full article: Messi scores 12th goal of season, MLS-leading Inter Miami comes back to tie St. Louis 3-3Lionel Messi scored his 12th goal of the season in his last Major League Soccer match before the Copa America, and MLS-leading Inter Miami came from behind to tie St. Louis City 3-3 on Saturday night.
Messi napkin that sealed Barcelona move sells for $965,000 at auction
Read full article: Messi napkin that sealed Barcelona move sells for $965,000 at auctionThe famous napkin that linked a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona sold for 762,400 pounds ($965,000) on Friday, British auction house Bonhams said.
Messi’s $20.4 million compensation with Miami exceeds all but 3 other MLS teams
Read full article: Messi’s $20.4 million compensation with Miami exceeds all but 3 other MLS teamsLionel Messi’s annualized pay from his Major League Soccer contract with Inter Miami is just over $20.4 million in his first full season, exceeding the payrolls of all but three other teams in the league.
Lionel Messi gets 2 goals at record New England crowd; Miami beats Revolution 4-1
Read full article: Lionel Messi gets 2 goals at record New England crowd; Miami beats Revolution 4-1Lionel Messi scored two goals to excite a New England Revolution-record crowd, leading Inter Miami CF to a 4-1 victory on Saturday night.
Lionel Messi scores 'amazing' goal in Inter Miami FC's 3-2 win over Sporting KC
Read full article: Lionel Messi scores 'amazing' goal in Inter Miami FC's 3-2 win over Sporting KCLionel Messi scored his fifth goal and added an assist and Luis Suárez tapped in the winner in the 71st minute as Inter Miami CF topped Sporting Kansas City 3-2 in front of the third-largest crowd in MLS regular-season history.
Inter Miami says Lionel Messi will play Saturday against Colorado in MLS match
Read full article: Inter Miami says Lionel Messi will play Saturday against Colorado in MLS matchLionel Messi is coming back to Inter Miami's lineup, with the team saying his absence for a hamstring injury will end Saturday at home in an MLS match against the Colorado Rapids.
WATCH: Luis Suárez trains alongside Messi, Busquets, Alba
Read full article: WATCH: Luis Suárez trains alongside Messi, Busquets, AlbaThere they all were, sitting next to each other on a couple of benches in their practice attire, all of them smiling. Lionel Messi was sipping on a drink at one end, Luis Suárez next to him, then Sergio Busquets, then Jordi Alba on the other end.
Crew race to 2-goal lead in 1st half, hold on to beat LAFC 2-1 for 3rd MLS Cup
Read full article: Crew race to 2-goal lead in 1st half, hold on to beat LAFC 2-1 for 3rd MLS CupCucho Hernandez and Yaw Yeboah scored in the first half and the Columbus Crew held on to beat LAFC 2-1 on Saturday to win their third MLS Cup.
2024 Copa América draw: Argentina, Brazil, US, Mexico to learn first-round opponents
Read full article: 2024 Copa América draw: Argentina, Brazil, US, Mexico to learn first-round opponentsDefending champion Argentina, Brazil, the United States and Mexico will learn their first-round opponents in next year’s Copa América when a draw is held.
Messi has 2 assists in front of star-studded crowd in Los Angeles as Inter Miami beats LAFC 3-1
Read full article: Messi has 2 assists in front of star-studded crowd in Los Angeles as Inter Miami beats LAFC 3-1Lionel Messi had two assists in front of a star-studded crowd as Inter Miami defeated Los Angeles Football Club 3-1 Sunday night.
Scoreless for first time in the Lionel Messi era, Inter Miami ties Nashville 0-0
Read full article: Scoreless for first time in the Lionel Messi era, Inter Miami ties Nashville 0-0Inter Miami failed to score for the first time since Lionel Messi joined the team, playing a scoreless draw with Nashville on Wednesday night.
The next chapter of Lionel Messi’s career begins Friday at 18,000-seat DRV PNK Stadium
Read full article: The next chapter of Lionel Messi’s career begins Friday at 18,000-seat DRV PNK StadiumThe seats at DRV PNK Stadium filled up quickly with fans eager to get a glimpse at Inter Miami’s new superstar.
Declan Rice comes in as 2nd-half sub in Arsenal's 5-0 victory over the MLS All-Stars
Read full article: Declan Rice comes in as 2nd-half sub in Arsenal's 5-0 victory over the MLS All-StarsNewly acquired midfield star Declan Rice came on as a second-half substitute and helped Arsenal finish off a 5-0 victory over the MLS All-Stars.
Inter Miami’s Messi signing expected to boost economy in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Inter Miami’s Messi signing expected to boost economy in Fort LauderdaleInternational soccer superstar Lionel Messi is a marketer’s dream. Not only could he significantly alter the brand equity of both Inter Miami and MLS, but he seems likely to boost the economy in Fort Lauderdale.
Lionel Messi practices for 1st time since signing with Inter Miami
Read full article: Lionel Messi practices for 1st time since signing with Inter MiamiLionel Messi, the 2022 World Cup winner and seven-time Ballon d’Or recipient as the world’s best player took part in a training session with Inter Miami CF for the first time on Tuesday morning.
Messi officially signs Inter Miami contract: Unveiling, salary, first match revealed
Read full article: Messi officially signs Inter Miami contract: Unveiling, salary, first match revealedTickets for Sunday night’s Lionel Messi “The Unveil” at Inter Miami’s DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale are now on sale online.
Messi doesn’t practice for Inter Miami Wednesday, but players, fans still feeling the buzz
Read full article: Messi doesn’t practice for Inter Miami Wednesday, but players, fans still feeling the buzzInter Miami CF’s soccer practice was a bit different Wednesday morning after international soccer superstar Lionel Messi arrived at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport with his family on Tuesday.
David Beckham surprises artist painting massive mural of Lionel Messi in Miami’s Wynwood
Read full article: David Beckham surprises artist painting massive mural of Lionel Messi in Miami’s WynwoodA new mural has popped up in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, featuring Inter Miami’s newly signed superstar Lionel Messi.
Fort Lauderdale reaches agreement with Inter Miami CF following unpaid building permit fees
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale reaches agreement with Inter Miami CF following unpaid building permit feesJust one month before soccer superstar Lionel Messi is set to play his first game with Inter Miami CF, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said a deal has been reached with the team after the city said Miami Beckham owed them more than $1.3M in unpaid building permit fees.
Ruiz, Martínez lead Inter Miami over Revolution 2-1
Read full article: Ruiz, Martínez lead Inter Miami over Revolution 2-1David Ruiz had a goal and an assist on Josef Martínez’s go-ahead score before picking up a red card to help Inter Miami hold off the Eastern Conference-leading New England Revolution 2-1 on Saturday night.
Expansion St. Louis City beats San Jose 3-0 to stay unbeaten
Read full article: Expansion St. Louis City beats San Jose 3-0 to stay unbeatenNicholas Gioacchini and João Klauss scored first-half goals and St. Louis City remained unbeaten in its inaugural season with a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes.
Callender has 6 saves, Inter Miami beats Montreal 2-0
Read full article: Callender has 6 saves, Inter Miami beats Montreal 2-0Drake Callender saved all six shots he faced while Sergey Krivtsov scored in his first MLS appearance as Inter Miami earned a 2-0 win Saturday night over Montreal in the season opener for both teams.
FWC report released after boat, personal watercraft crash killed soccer player in Miami
Read full article: FWC report released after boat, personal watercraft crash killed soccer player in MiamiThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released a report Friday into the boat collision that killed professional soccer player Anton Walkes.
MLS player killed in boat crash near Miami Marine Stadium basin
Read full article: MLS player killed in boat crash near Miami Marine Stadium basinProfessional soccer player Anton C. Walkes, who most recently played for Charlotte FC, has died after being involved in a boat crash Wednesday near the Miami Marine Stadium basin.
Quick start sends Montreal to 3-1 victory over Inter Miami
Read full article: Quick start sends Montreal to 3-1 victory over Inter MiamiDjordje Mihailovic and Lassi Lappalainen scored goals in the first eight minutes and CF Montreal breezed to a 3-1 victory over Inter Miami in a regular-season finale on Sunday.
Vela gets MLS All-Stars going in 2-1 win over Liga MX
Read full article: Vela gets MLS All-Stars going in 2-1 win over Liga MXCarlos Vela scored in the third minute and Raúl Ruidíaz’s converted a penalty kick in the 73rd minute in the Major League Soccer All-Star team’s 2-1 victory over Mexico’s Liga MX on Wednesday night.
Inter Miami signs U.S. National Team defender DeAndre Yedlin to multi-year deal
Read full article: Inter Miami signs U.S. National Team defender DeAndre Yedlin to multi-year dealThe MLS club that plays its home games in Fort Lauderdale at DRV PNK Stadium announced the signing of U.S Men's National Team defender DeAndre Yedlin with the No. 1 Allocation Ranking.
Timbers down RSL 2-0 for conference title, MLS final berth
Read full article: Timbers down RSL 2-0 for conference title, MLS final berthFelipe Mora and Santiago Moreno scored and the Portland Timbers advanced to the MLS Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference final on Saturday.
Union without 11 players for MLS East final against NYCFC
Read full article: Union without 11 players for MLS East final against NYCFCThe Philadelphia Union will be without 11 players on Sunday when the team plays NYCFC in the MLS Eastern Conference finals because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
MLS edges Liga MX on penalty kicks at MLS All-Star Game
Read full article: MLS edges Liga MX on penalty kicks at MLS All-Star GameNew England goalkeeper Matt Turner made two penalty kick saves and FC Dallas’ Ricardo Pepi scored off the underside of the crossbar to seal the MLS team’s victory over a team of Liga MX stars in the MLS All-Star Game.
Altidore, Guzan on early US roster for CONCACAF Gold Cup
Read full article: Altidore, Guzan on early US roster for CONCACAF Gold CupForward Jozy Altidore and goalkeeper Brad Guzan are on a preliminary 59-man United States roster with a mostly junior varsity appearance for next month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup, the championship of North and Central America and the Caribbean.
Office Depot follows Staples in offering free lamination for COVID-19 vaccination card
Read full article: Office Depot follows Staples in offering free lamination for COVID-19 vaccination cardThe site, which is the largest civilian-run vaccination site in the country, will operate only a few days a week until city and county officials can get more doses of the vaccine. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)BOCA RATON, Fla. – As more Americans receive their COVID-19 vaccines, some may want to keep their vaccination cards with their personal records. A South Florida-based office supply company is offering free lamination of those cards. After receiving the full doses of the vaccine, customers may visit any Office Depot or OfficeMax location across South Florida to have their card laminated for free. Staples, another national office supply company, is offering the same free service through April 3.
Las tiendas Office Depot y OfficeMax ofrecerán laminación gratuita de la tarjeta de vacunación COVID-19
Read full article: Las tiendas Office Depot y OfficeMax ofrecerán laminación gratuita de la tarjeta de vacunación COVID-19Syringes with doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, are shown next to vaccination cards, Saturday, March 13, 2021, on the first day of operations at a mass vaccination site at the Lumen Field Events Center in Seattle, which adjoins the field where the NFL football Seattle Seahawks and the MLS soccer Seattle Sounders play their games. The site, which is the largest civilian-run vaccination site in the country, will operate only a few days a week until city and county officials can get more doses of the vaccine. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)(Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
Kieran Gibbs signs with Beckham’s under-investigation Inter Miami
Read full article: Kieran Gibbs signs with Beckham’s under-investigation Inter MiamiFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – David Beckham’s under-investigation Inter Miami has signed 31-year-old left back Kieran Gibbs to a 2 1/2-season contract that starts July 1 after the expiration of his deal with West Bromwich Albion of England’s Premier League. Gibbs has appeared in 10 league matches this season and 11 overall for West Brom. He joined the Baggies for the 2017-18 season after playing for Arsenal from 2006-07. He spent part of 2007-08 on loan to Norwich. Major League Soccer said on March 5 it is investigating whether Inter Miami violated salary budget and roster guidelines by its signing of French midfielder Blaise Matuidi.
Inter Miami signs team MVP Lewis Morgan to contact extension
Read full article: Inter Miami signs team MVP Lewis Morgan to contact extensionMIAMI – One of the most important players from Inter Miami’s inaugural season has been signed to an extension. Lewis Morgan, Inter Miami’s 2020 Most Valuable Player, will be with the club for at least another three years. Morgan, who told the media he had been working on a new deal with Inter Miami since last year, is now signed on with the club through at least the 2023 season. Morgan was signed by Inter Miami in January of 2020 from Scotland’s Celtic FC. “We know we have a talented group here and we’re looking forward to getting to work.”AdRELATED LINKSouth Florida getting a 2nd MLS team (at least for now)
South Florida getting a 2nd MLS team (at least for now)
Read full article: South Florida getting a 2nd MLS team (at least for now)A view of Inter Miami CF Stadium prior to a game between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC on October 24, 2020, in Fort Lauderdale. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – After all this time waiting for Major League Soccer’s return to South Florida, Fort Lauderdale will have two teams in town this season. CF Montreal announced Monday that they will train and play home games at Inter Miami CF Stadium to begin the year because of travel restrictions from the Canadian government during the coronavirus pandemic. CF Montreal played its 2020 home games in Harrison, New Jersey. “I want to thank Inter Miami CF for welcoming us.
MLS investigating Beckham’s Inter Miami over Matuidi signing
Read full article: MLS investigating Beckham’s Inter Miami over Matuidi signingNEW YORK – Major League Soccer says it is investigating whether David Beckham’s Inter Miami violated salary budget and roster guidelines by its signing of French midfielder Blaise Matuidi. The 33-year-old Matuidi, a member of France’s 2018 World Cup champions, joined Miami on Aug. 13 from Juventus. Miami signed Argentine midfielder Matías Pellegrini, Mexican midfielder Rodolfo Pizarro and Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuaín as high-priced designated players who could exceed the salary budget. Matuidi was not announced as a designated player.
Inter Miami will begin second season in early April as MLS announces Opening Weekend, other key dates
Read full article: Inter Miami will begin second season in early April as MLS announces Opening Weekend, other key datesA general view of Inter Miami CF Stadium prior to the game between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC on October 24, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On Monday, Major League Soccer announced some key dates for the 2021 season, including MLS is Back Opening Weekend on Apr. As far as Inter Miami tickets go, the team said details will be announced shortly after the release of the full season schedule. KEY DATES – MLS 2021 SEASONFeb. 22 - MLS Preseason training begins (6 weeks)Apr. 3-4 - MLS is Back - Opening Weekend 2021Late Aug. - MLS Heineken® Rivalry WeekLate summer - MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, Leagues Cup, Campeones CupNov. 7 - MLS Decision DayNov. 19 - Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs beginDec. 11 - 2021 MLS Cup
Diego Alonso out as coach of Inter Miami after one season
Read full article: Diego Alonso out as coach of Inter Miami after one seasonInterMiami co-owner David Beckham, right, talks with coach Diego Alonso during an MLS training session, Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Fort Lauderdale. MIAMI – Inter Miami’s tumultuous offseason has continued with the announcement that Diego Alonso will not be back as coach for the club’s second season. Alonso got the team to the MLS Cup playoffs in 2020. That marked the seventh time that an expansion franchise reached the postseason. But Inter Miami was routed by fellow expansion club Nashville in that playoff appearance, finished 10th in the Eastern Conference and wound up with a 7-13-3 record.
Sounders score twice late, stun Minnesota United 3-2
Read full article: Sounders score twice late, stun Minnesota United 3-2Seattle Sounders players celebrate with the championship trophy after the team beat Minnesota United in an MLS playoff Western Conference final soccer match, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)SEATTLE – As the confetti flew and the fireworks popped before an empty stadium, the Seattle Sounders were handed the Western Conference championship trophy for the fourth time in five years. Only a few minutes earlier, the Sounders appeared on the verge of relinquishing their claim of being defending MLS Cup champions. Seattle is just the second team in MLS history to reach the final four times in five seasons, joining DC United in the first seasons of the league. It was just the second time in team history two different substitutes scored for the Sounders.
College classes now planned at Inter Miami’s stadium
Read full article: College classes now planned at Inter Miami’s stadiumFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Inter Miami’s stadium will soon be a college classroom. The MLS club says it is partnering with the Global Institute of Sport on what will become the school’s first campus in North America. Master’s degrees in sports business and management will be offered. The school is an extension of the England-based University Campus of Football Business. “Our facilities were built with flexibility in mind to serve as long-term economic drivers attracting more business, international competitions and tourism to our communities.”For more information, visit www.GIS.sport/Miami
Sounders back in West final after 1-0 win over FC Dallas
Read full article: Sounders back in West final after 1-0 win over FC DallasSeattle Sounders defender Shane O'Neill (27) heads in a goal against FC Dallas during the second half of an MLS playoff soccer match, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Seattle. As in his one previous MLS goal before Tuesday night. The Sounders will face either Minnesota United or Sporting Kansas City in the West final next Monday. But O’Neill found himself unmarked in front of the Dallas goal in the 49th minute and flicked Nicolas Lodeiro’s corner kick past Dallas goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer. It was the first Seattle goal by someone other than Lodeiro, Raul Ruidiaz and Jordan Morris in the past five matches.
Preview: Inter Miami and Nashville match up for MLS play-in game
Read full article: Preview: Inter Miami and Nashville match up for MLS play-in gameNashville SC hosts Inter Miami CF in the play-in round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. Inter Miami CF ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference drawing 124 corner kicks, averaging 5.4 per game. Lewis Morgan has five goals and five assists for Inter Miami CF. Inter Miami CF: 4-5-1, averaging 1.3 goals, 0.8 assists, 3.9 shots on goal and 7.3 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.6 goals per game. Inter Miami CF: Nicolas Figal (injured), David Norman Jr. (injured), Denso Ulysse (injured), Luis Robles (injured), George Acosta (injured).
Inter Miami CF to face Nashville FC in postseason clash of freshman franchises
Read full article: Inter Miami CF to face Nashville FC in postseason clash of freshman franchisesFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Inter Miami CF is just the seventh team in MLS history to clinch a playoff spot in its inaugural season. Miami (7-13-3, 24 points) will face Nashville SC (8-7-8, 32 points), also a first-year franchise, in the play-in round of the MLS Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 20. Nashville finished the season as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference while Miami came in tenth, claiming the final playoff spot available. The winner will face Philadelphia Union, the top seed in the East and Supporters' Shied winner, in the first round of the MLS playoffs. The Supporters' Shield is awarded annually to the team with the best regular season record.
Philly claims Supporters' Shield on final day of MLS season
Read full article: Philly claims Supporters' Shield on final day of MLS season(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)The path to the MLS Cup will go through Philadelphia after the Union wrapped up the Supporters’ Shield and top seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs on the final day of the MLS regular season on Sunday. The snowy victory for Kansas City was part of a wild final day in the Western Conference, with late goals in Los Angeles and Houston shuffling the playoff bracket. LAFC's reward is a trip to defending MLS Cup champion Seattle in a rematch of last year's Western Conference final won by the Sounders on the road. Only Philadelphia and Toronto had a chance to lay claim to the regular-season title entering the final day of the season. The Eastern Conference had a logjam at the bottom of the standings, and the final day ended with both expansion teams claiming playoff spots.
Gonzalo Higuaín’s first Inter Miami goal was fantastic. Ray Hudson’s call was even better.
Read full article: Gonzalo Higuaín’s first Inter Miami goal was fantastic. Ray Hudson’s call was even better.FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Inter Miami fans can rejoice that their new soccer team has a world-class striker — and they can count on some world-class wordplay from their announcer, too. Argentine national Gonzalo Higuaín netted his first MLS goal on a stunning free kick Wednesday night in a 2-1 victory at the New York Red Bulls. And let’s just say that Ray Hudson’s call was more than up to the moment (not that we should be surprised given his quotable history). Game winner for your @InterMiamiCF and what a first MLS goal for our Gonzalo Higuaín. Call by @RayHudson is epic pic.twitter.com/Rrda5xAEAj — Jorge Mas (@Jorge__Mas) October 8, 2020Among the many highlights:“Beautiful angle and a beautiful distance.
Inter Miami signing Gonzalo Higuain, reports say
Read full article: Inter Miami signing Gonzalo Higuain, reports sayAll rights reserved)FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Inter Miami CF appears close to adding another international star. Gonzalo Higuain, an Argentine striker who played for Italian power Juventus, will be signing with David Beckham’s expansion team, according to multiple reports, including one posted on MLS’s website. For further confirmation, look no further than the Twitter page of team owner Jorge Mas, who posted a picture of himself with Higuain, wishing him a “warm welcome.”A warm welcome to Gonzalo Higuain, a world class striker and champion. @G_Higuain pic.twitter.com/29wT86aA2J — Jorge Mas (@Jorge__Mas) September 11, 2020Higuain, 32, played in the World Cup for Argentina three times. Inter Miami last month added Blaise Matuidi, a World Cup-winning midfielder with France.
Lewis Morgan scores twice as Inter Miami beats Atlanta United 2-1
Read full article: Lewis Morgan scores twice as Inter Miami beats Atlanta United 2-1FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Lewis Morgan scored twice in the first half to help Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 2-1 on Wednesday night for the expansion side’s second victory. Morgan opened the scoring for Miami (2-6-2) in the 28th minute, Eric Remedi countered for Atlanta (3-5-2) in the 33rd, and Morgan connected again in the 38th. Miami goalkeeper Lewis Morgan held off Atlanta in the second half. “I think being clinical was the difference," Inter Miami manager Diego Alonso said. Today we continued generating those chances, but we were more clinical.”Miami travels to face Orlando City SC on Saturday night.