MLS, Messi and Miami

Atlanta poised for MLS Cup run after upset of Messi, Miami
In 2024, Atlanta fired its coach, fired its GM and parted with several stars. After knocking Miami out of the playoffs, it's playing with house money.
MLS playoffs without Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could be a welcome reality check
The Argentine won't be in MLS forever and his shock early exit from the playoffs is an opportunity to really evaluate 'the Messi effect'
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Commentary: Lionel Messi and his star teammates were ousted, proving you can’t buy an MLS Cup
While MLS and its Apple broadcast partners were deeply invested in Lionel Messi leading Inter Miami to the MLS Cup, parity has again leveled the field.
Messi, Inter Miami ousted from MLS playoffs after stunning 3-2 loss to Atlanta United
Inter Miami has played Atlanta five times this year, and won just once, 2-1 in the playoff opener at home. Atlanta beat Miami 3-1 back in May, they tied 2-2 in September, and Atlanta stunned Miami on Saturday to force Game 3 with an extra-time game winner by Xande Silva before a crowd of 68,455 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Messi and Inter Miami ousted from MLS playoffs. Atlanta United upsets top seed in Game 3
Two free kicks by Messi in the final minutes hit the wall of Atlanta defenders, and time eventually ran out on soccer’s most decorated player and his team.
Messi’s exit showed what’s wrong with the MLS playoffs. Here’s how to fix it
The MLS Cup Playoffs resume on Saturday, with the second round taking place over a month after the regular season concluded. Viewers will return to a bracket in a state of relative carnage, with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and defending champion Columbus Crew having exited in the first round.
'Unacceptable to tie a game' – Lionel Messi annoyed by draws as demanding mindset of Inter Miami superstar revealed by MLS team-mate
Lionel Messi considers it to be “unacceptable to tie a game”, with Julian Gressel revealing that draws annoy his illustrious Inter Miami team-mate.
Should Lionel Messi win MLS MVP despite missing almost half the season?
Last week, Major League Soccer announced the finalists for its end-of-season awards, and the list for the Landon Donovan MLS ...
Watch LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders: MLS Cup Playoffs West Semifinal free live stream
The game is scheduled to start at 10:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast exclusively on Apple TV+. Fans looking to watch this ...
Inter Miami's MLS playoff failure sets stage for Messi's last act, Alexi Lalas says
Lionel Messi’s presence in the MLS postseason will be missed. But Inter Miami’s elimination sets the tone for 2025 and ...
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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami crash out of MLS playoffs in stunning loss to Atlanta United
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami suffered a shock elimination in the first round of the Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs on ...
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Lionel Messi's coach 'Tata' Martino makes shocking exit from Inter Miami after MLS playoffs loss
However, one candidate that has caught the attention of fans is former FC Barcelona coach and Messi’s ex-teammate, Xavi ...
Lionel Messi will have a new MLS coach after Inter Miami shakeup
The unexpected coaching vacancy could allow Messi to continue the club's connection to the superstar's Barcelona past.
Report: Tata Martino Leaves Lionel Messi's Inter Miami as HC After MLS Playoff Loss
Head coach Tata Martino is reportedly leaving Inter Miami "effective immediately" for "personal reasons," according to Tom ...