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Spaniards Rodri and BonmatĆ win Ballon d'Or award as Real Madrid snubs ceremony
Read full article: Spaniards Rodri and BonmatĆ win Ballon d'Or award as Real Madrid snubs ceremonySpanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana BonmatĆ won the menās and womenās Ballon dāOr award on Monday as the worldās best soccer players, while Real Madrid snubbed the star-studded ceremony in Paris in apparent protest.
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Supporters Shield with 3-2 win at Crew. It's Messi's 46th trophy.
Read full article: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Supporters Shield with 3-2 win at Crew. It's Messi's 46th trophy.Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have another trophy, along with home-field advantage throughout the Major League Soccer playoffs.
Messi returns and scores twice as Inter Miami defeats Union 3-1
Read full article: Messi returns and scores twice as Inter Miami defeats Union 3-1Lionel Messi made a successful return after a lengthy absence, scoring two goals and assisting on the third to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union.
Lionel Messi set to return to Inter Miami lineup after 2-month injury recovery
Read full article: Lionel Messi set to return to Inter Miami lineup after 2-month injury recoveryLionel Messi has been cleared to play again after taking two months to recover from an ankle injury, and Inter Miami indicated that the eight-time Ballon dāOr winner will return to the lineup on Saturday when the team plays host to Philadelphia.
Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer's biggest individual prize
Read full article: Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer's biggest individual prizeLionel Messi was omitted from the list of nominations to win this yearās Ballon dāOr award for the worldās best soccer player.
Messi to remain sidelined for Inter Miami, won't play Saturday at Chicago
Read full article: Messi to remain sidelined for Inter Miami, won't play Saturday at ChicagoLionel Messi will not play Saturday when Inter Miami visits Chicago, meaning he will have at least two more weeks to continue recovering from an ankle injury.
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 Mexicoās Liga MX All-Stars beat the Major League Soccer All-Stars 4-1 in the MLS All-Star Game.
Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite from their country's crises
Read full article: Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite from their country's crisesArgentines taking to the streets to revel in their Copa AmƩrica triumph inhabit a very different place now than they did 19 months ago, when their World Cup victory sent millions surging into the same Buenos Aires square in a howl of collective celebration.
Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt
Read full article: Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurtArgentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messiās second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro MartĆnezās 112th-minute goal.
Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury, ankle swollen
Read full article: Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury, ankle swollenLionel Messiās night ended early during the Copa America final when he emotionally exited the field in the 64th minute with an apparent leg injury on Sunday night.
Spain phenom Lamine Yamal has electrified Euro 2024. In hometown, family and friends not surprised
Read full article: Spain phenom Lamine Yamal has electrified Euro 2024. In hometown, family and friends not surprisedSpain's teenage phenom Lamine Yamal has taken the European Championship by storm by helping his team reach Sunday's final against England.
Messi's 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America final
Read full article: Messi's 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America finalLionel Messi scored his 109th international goal and first of the tournament, leading defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into the Copa America final.
Argentina reaches Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw
Read full article: Argentina reaches Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 drawDefending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw after conceding a tying goal in second-half injury time.
Lionel Messi hopes leg injury sustained during Argentina's Copa America win over Chile not serious
Read full article: Lionel Messi hopes leg injury sustained during Argentina's Copa America win over Chile not seriousLionel Messi hopes a leg injury sustained during Argentinaās 1-0 Copa America win over Chile is ānothing seriousā.
Argentina advances to Copa America quarterfinals, beats Chile 1-0 on MartĆnez 88th-minute goal
Read full article: Argentina advances to Copa America quarterfinals, beats Chile 1-0 on MartĆnez 88th-minute goalLautaro MartĆnez scored off a rebound during a frantic scramble in the 88th minute, giving defending champion Argentina and Lionel Messi a 1-0 victory over Chile that guaranteed a berth in the Copa America quarterfinals.
CONCACAF to investigate after Canada's Bombito was targeted on social media with racist messages
Read full article: CONCACAF to investigate after Canada's Bombito was targeted on social media with racist messagesCONCACAF says it will investigate racist messages directed at Canadian soccer player MoĆÆse Bombito on social media after he made a tackle on Lionel Messi during a 2-0 Copa America loss to Argentina on Thursday.
Messi and Argentina overcome Canada and poor surface, start Copa America title defense with 2-0 win
Read full article: Messi and Argentina overcome Canada and poor surface, start Copa America title defense with 2-0 winLionel Messiās through ball led to JuliĆ”n Ćlvarezās goal in the 49th minute, then he assisted on Lautaro MartĆnezās goal in the 88th as Argentina began the defense of its Copa America title with a 2-0 victory over Canada.
MbappƩ wants to erase bad memory of decisive penalty miss and leave Euro 2024 as a champion
Read full article: MbappƩ wants to erase bad memory of decisive penalty miss and leave Euro 2024 as a championThe last time Kylian MbappƩ kicked a ball at the European Championship it sent France out of the competition.
Di Maria scores, Messi returns in Argentinaās Copa America warmup victory over Ecuador
Read full article: Di Maria scores, Messi returns in Argentinaās Copa America warmup victory over EcuadorAngel Di Maria scored as Lionel Messi returned to the international stage for the first time in six months, helping Argentina to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a Copa America warmup match.
Mired in disappointing season, Atlanta United fires coach Gonzalo Pineda
Read full article: Mired in disappointing season, Atlanta United fires coach Gonzalo PinedaAtlanta United has fired coach Gonzalo Pineda, less than 24 hours after another loss dropped the team farther from playoff contention in Major League Soccer.
Real Madrid plot a 16th Champions League triumph. Kylian Mbappe would make Europe's best even better
Read full article: Real Madrid plot a 16th Champions League triumph. Kylian Mbappe would make Europe's best even betterReal Madrid had barely begun celebrating a record-extending 15th Champions League title when coach Carlo Ancelotti started to plot a 16th.
Messi scores, but Inter Miami's 10-match MLS unbeaten streak ends in 3-1 loss to Atlanta United
Read full article: Messi scores, but Inter Miami's 10-match MLS unbeaten streak ends in 3-1 loss to Atlanta UnitedLionel Messi scored yet again but it wasn't enough as Inter Miami's 10-match Major League Soccer winning streak came to an end with a 3-1 loss to Atlanta United.
Messi has a record-setting game with a goal and 5 assists in Inter Miami's 6-2 win over Red Bulls
Read full article: Messi has a record-setting game with a goal and 5 assists in Inter Miami's 6-2 win over Red BullsLionel Messi set three MLS records with a goal and five assists as Inter Miami trounced the New York Red Bulls 6-2.
Lionel Messi gets 2 goals in front of record New England crowd as Miami beats Revolution 4-1
Read full article: Lionel Messi gets 2 goals in front of record New England crowd as 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.
European soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change that
Read full article: European soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change thatLeaders of top European soccer leagues say have no plans to take games to the United States.
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 SuƔrez 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.
Monterrey beats Messi and Inter Miami to advance to the CONCACAF semifinals
Read full article: Monterrey beats Messi and Inter Miami to advance to the CONCACAF semifinalsBrandon Vazquez, German Berterame and Jesus Gallardo scored goals and Monterrey beat Inter Miami 3-1 to secure a spot in the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals.
Without Messi, Inter Miami unravels late, falls 2-1 to Monterrey in Champions Cup
Read full article: Without Messi, Inter Miami unravels late, falls 2-1 to Monterrey in Champions CupJorge RodrĆguez scored the go-ahead goal in the 89th minute as Mexicoās Monterrey rallied past Inter Miami ā playing without Lionel Messi ā for a 2-1 win in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal.
Messi dealing with injury in right hamstring area, likely will miss Miami's match versus D.C. United
Read full article: Messi dealing with injury in right hamstring area, likely will miss Miami's match versus D.C. UnitedInter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is dealing with a leg injury that will likely cause him to miss the teamās next match.
Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami in 3-1 win over Nashville, exits early because of leg injury
Read full article: Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami in 3-1 win over Nashville, exits early because of leg injuryLionel Messi had a goal and an assist before leaving the game due to a leg injury as Inter Miami beat Nashville 3-1 in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-16 matchup.
Luis SuƔrez, Lionel Messi rally Inter Miami for a 2-2 tie with Nashville
Read full article: Luis SuƔrez, Lionel Messi rally Inter Miami for a 2-2 tie with NashvilleLuis SuƔrez scored in stoppage time and Lionel Messi also scored after halftime to help Inter Miami tie Nashville 2-2 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
3 MLS teams are celebrating 50 years of North American pro soccer this season
Read full article: 3 MLS teams are celebrating 50 years of North American pro soccer this seasonThe North American Soccer League was at the top of professional soccer in the United States well before Major League Soccer kicked off.
Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for one match over alleged offensive gesture in Saudi league game
Read full article: Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for one match over alleged offensive gesture in Saudi league gameCristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match for making an alleged offensive gesture during a Saudi Arabia league game while playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
Lionel Messi scores in injury time, and Inter Miami salvages a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy
Read full article: Lionel Messi scores in injury time, and Inter Miami salvages a 1-1 draw with the LA GalaxyLionel Messi scored in the second minute of second-half injury time off a pass from Jordi Alba, and Inter Miami salvaged a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy.
Furor erupts over Ronaldo's apparent obscene taunt in Saudi league match
Read full article: Furor erupts over Ronaldo's apparent obscene taunt in Saudi league matchCristiano Ronaldo is reportedly being investigated for making an alleged offensive gesture while playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
Lionel Messi gets an assist, Inter Miami opens MLS season with 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake
Read full article: Lionel Messi gets an assist, Inter Miami opens MLS season with 2-0 win over Real Salt LakeLionel Messi had an assist and Inter Miami opened the Major League Soccer season with a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night.
After fallout in China, Messi insists politics had nothing to do with missing game in Hong Kong
Read full article: After fallout in China, Messi insists politics had nothing to do with missing game in Hong KongLionel Messi has made another conciliatory gesture to fans in Hong Kong and mainland China by releasing a video on social media to explain why he didnāt play in an exhibition match this month, and insisted that there were no political reasons behind his decision.
The future looks much brighter for MbappƩ than PSG. The Qatari-owned club faces a tough transition
Read full article: The future looks much brighter for MbappƩ than PSG. The Qatari-owned club faces a tough transitionThe future looks much brighter for Kylian MbappƩ than it does for Paris Saint-Germain.
Messi and Inter Miami close messy preseason with 1-1 draw against Newell's Old Boys
Read full article: Messi and Inter Miami close messy preseason with 1-1 draw against Newell's Old BoysLionel Messi and Inter Miami brought their tumultuous Major League Soccer preseason to a close with a 1-1 draw against Messiās boyhood club, Newellās Old Boys.
Post-World Cup, Qatar is pressing ahead with labor reforms but concerns for migrant workers remain
Read full article: Post-World Cup, Qatar is pressing ahead with labor reforms but concerns for migrant workers remainThe enduring image of the 2022 World Cup was Lionel Messi holding aloft soccerās biggest prize in Qatar's spectacular Lusail Stadium.
Super Bowl ads keep it heavy on the celebrities, light on the politics
Read full article: Super Bowl ads keep it heavy on the celebrities, light on the politicsThe Kansas City Chiefs were crowned victorious over the San Francisco 49ers in this yearās Super Bowl ā and, off the field, big-name advertisers competed for viewers' attention with celebrity-filled, glitzy messages.
Anger over Messi's absence in Hong Kong game spreads: Argentina friendly in mainland China canceled
Read full article: Anger over Messi's absence in Hong Kong game spreads: Argentina friendly in mainland China canceledAn Argentina soccer friendly in China next month has been canceled in more fallout from Lionel Messi failing to play in a club exhibition match in Hong Kong.
Messi plays and has chances but Vissel Kobe beats Inter Miami 4-3 on penalties in a friendly
Read full article: Messi plays and has chances but Vissel Kobe beats Inter Miami 4-3 on penalties in a friendlyAfter leaving fans disappointed in Hong Kong, Lionel Messi put in a 30-minute appearance in Tokyo in Inter Miamiās latest exhibition match in Asia.
From Uber Eats' 'Friends' reunion to Bud's Clydesdales, here are the buzziest Super Bowl ads so far
Read full article: From Uber Eats' 'Friends' reunion to Bud's Clydesdales, here are the buzziest Super Bowl ads so farIf you watch the Super Bowl for the commercials, you no longer have to wait until the big game to see what advertisers have in store for viewers.
Messi says he 'feels much better' and hopeful of playing in Tokyo after PR disaster in Hong Kong
Read full article: Messi says he 'feels much better' and hopeful of playing in Tokyo after PR disaster in Hong KongLook for Lionel Messi to play in Tokyo on Wednesday when Inter Miami faces Japanese club Vissel Kobe in a friendly.
Fans unhappy at not seeing injured Messi play as Inter Miami cruises past Hong Kong XI 4-1
Read full article: Fans unhappy at not seeing injured Messi play as Inter Miami cruises past Hong Kong XI 4-1Hong Kong soccer fans and government have expressed their disappointment as Lionel Messi stayed on the bench for the full 90 minutes while Inter Miami defeated a Hong Kong XI 4-1 in the latest stop on the MLS teamās preseason Asian tour.
Messi's Inter Miami routed 6-0 by Al-Nassr in a friendly as Ronaldo watches from stands
Read full article: Messi's Inter Miami routed 6-0 by Al-Nassr in a friendly as Ronaldo watches from standsWhat was billed as a potential final meeting between longtime rivals Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo didnāt materialize, but there was no doubt which of the superstars enjoyed Al-Nassrās 6-0 rout of Inter Miami more.
El Salvador's Bukele has everyone's attention as he seeks reelection in spite of the constitution
Read full article: El Salvador's Bukele has everyone's attention as he seeks reelection in spite of the constitutionTo many, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele is a national hero who took on the countryās violent gangs with an unrelenting hand.
Messi edges Haaland in tiebreaker for FIFAās best menās player award. BonmatĆ takes women's prize
Read full article: Messi edges Haaland in tiebreaker for FIFAās best menās player award. BonmatĆ takes women's prizeLionel Messi has landed another prestigious award in soccer but the Argentina star needed a tiebreaker with Erling Haaland to win FIFAās best menās player prize on Monday.
MLS and Apple announce all-access docuseries chronicling 2024 season
Read full article: MLS and Apple announce all-access docuseries chronicling 2024 seasonApple TV and Major League Soccer are expanding their collaboration, announcing Thursday that the looming MLS season will be chronicled in a new all-access docuseries similar to the ones that have given fans a deep, different look at golf, auto racing and tennis in recent months.
Luis SuƔrez signs with Inter Miami, reunites with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi
Read full article: Luis SuƔrez signs with Inter Miami, reunites with former Barcelona teammate Lionel MessiThe long-awaited reunion of Luis SuƔrez and Lionel Messi is now a reality, after the Uruguayan striker signed with Inter Miami on Friday for the 2024 season.
Messi's Miami opens MLS on Feb. 21. Star could miss at least 6 matches while with Argentina
Read full article: Messi's Miami opens MLS on Feb. 21. Star could miss at least 6 matches while with ArgentinaLionel Messiās first full season with Major League Soccerās Inter Miami starts Feb. 21 at home against Real Salt Lake in a matchup three days ahead of other openers, and Messi could miss at least six games while with Argentinaās national team.
The Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani $700 million to hit and pitch ā but also because he can sell
Read full article: The Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani $700 million to hit and pitch ā but also because he can sellShohei Ohtaniās jaw-dropping $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers has some similarities to other contracts for the worldās biggest sports stars, including soccer icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, along with NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Ohtani cashes in as fans in Japan wait for him to deliver more goods and play in a World Series
Read full article: Ohtani cashes in as fans in Japan wait for him to deliver more goods and play in a World SeriesNow that Shohei Ohtani has his money ā a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers ā some fans in Japan are waiting for one more thing to complete the deal.
Shohei Ohtani joins big-money club with massive contract with Los Angeles Dodgers
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani joins big-money club with massive contract with Los Angeles DodgersShohei Ohtani, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Patrick Mahomes and Mike Trout are among the worldās top athletes, each with a long list of epic accomplishments.
No Santos player will wear PelƩ's No. 10 until the club returns to Serie A, new club president says
Read full article: No Santos player will wear PelĆ©'s No. 10 until the club returns to Serie A, new club president saysThe new president of Brazil's Santos soccer club says no player will wear the team's number 10 shirt made globally famous by the late PelĆ© as long as the team plays in the countryās second division.
2024 Copa AmƩrica draw: Argentina, Brazil, US, Mexico to learn first-round opponents
Read full article: 2024 Copa AmĆ©rica 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 yearās Copa AmĆ©rica when a draw is held.
Copa AmƩrica semifinals in New Jersey and Charlotte, among 14 U.S. cities hosting next summer
Read full article: Copa AmƩrica semifinals in New Jersey and Charlotte, among 14 U.S. cities hosting next summerFourteen U.S. cities will play host to Copa AmƩrica next summer, with the semifinals at East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Charlotte, North Carolina, ahead of the July 14 championship in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Messi's Argentina beats Brazil in a World Cup qualifying game delayed by crowd violence
Read full article: Messi's Argentina beats Brazil in a World Cup qualifying game delayed by crowd violenceMany fans went to the Maracana Stadium to watch Lionel Messi in his likely last match in Brazil, a superclasico in World Cup qualifying against the hosts.
Brawling fans in stands delay start of Argentina-Brazil World Cup qualifying match for 27 minutes
Read full article: Brawling fans in stands delay start of Argentina-Brazil World Cup qualifying match for 27 minutesA brawl between fans at Maracana Stadium delayed the start of the South American World Cup qualifying match between Argentina and Brazil for 27 minutes.
Messi World Cup shirts will be auctioned. Sotheby's thinks they could fetch record over $10 million
Read full article: Messi World Cup shirts will be auctioned. Sotheby's thinks they could fetch record over $10 millionSothebyās is set to auction off six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentinaās winning run at last yearās soccer World Cup in Qatar.
Lionel Messi's 8th Ballon D'Or trophy celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition match
Read full article: Lionel Messi's 8th Ballon D'Or trophy celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition matchLionel Messi held the Ballon DāOr over his head as fireworks lit up the sky to bring a pregame ceremony to a close.
Messi's Ballon d'Or will be celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition vs. NYCFC on Nov. 10
Read full article: Messi's Ballon d'Or will be celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition vs. NYCFC on Nov. 10Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play an exhibition match on Nov. 10 to celebrate him winning his eighth Ballon dāOr.
Ballon d'Or winner BonmatĆ helped get a win over sexism in Spain. Now it's time to 'focus on soccer'
Read full article: Ballon d'Or winner BonmatĆ helped get a win over sexism in Spain. Now it's time to 'focus on soccer'Itās been a whirlwind last few months for newly crowned Ballon dāOr winner Aitana BonmatĆ with memorable victories on and off the field.
Messi plays entire game for Inter Miami in a 1-0 loss as Charlotte qualifies for the MLS playoffs
Read full article: Messi plays entire game for Inter Miami in a 1-0 loss as Charlotte qualifies for the MLS playoffsLionel Messi played the entire game on artificial turf in Inter Miamiās season finale, and Charlotte qualified for the MLS playoffs with a 1-0 victory on Saturday night.
Messi out for Inter Miami's home finale, says he wants to play Saturday at Charlotte
Read full article: Messi out for Inter Miami's home finale, says he wants to play Saturday at CharlotteLionel Messi says he will play in Inter Miamiās season finale on Saturday, although the club hasnāt confirmed that is the actual plan.
Lionel Messi earns $20.4 million under contract with Major League Soccer's Inter Miami
Read full article: Lionel Messi earns $20.4 million under contract with Major League Soccer's Inter MiamiLionel Messiās annualized compensation from his Major League Soccer contract with Inter Miami is just over $20.4 million.