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.
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 Saturday, losing 3-2 to No. 9 seed Atlanta United on home soil in the best-of-three series decider.
Atlanta United knocks Inter Miami and Messi out of MLS Cup Playoffs
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were eliminated in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs in a stunning upset, losing 3-2 at home to ninth-seeded Atlanta United on Saturday at Chase Stadium.
Predicting how MLS Cup playoffs finish now that Messi is out
The MLS Cup playoffs have been unpredictable so far, with the shock exits of Inter Miami and Columbus Crew. Who's going to win it now?
'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.
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.
Lionel Messi will have a new MLS coach after Inter Miami shakeup
The 61-year-old Martino reportedly stepped down due to personal reasons, leaving Inter Miami to find a new coach to work with ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Lionel Messi's MLS title chase could end in first round. There's no panic from Inter Miami
Is there any reason to panic for Messi and the MLS Cup title favorites? Let’s be clear: A first-round exit would be a massive letdown for the Messi experience in Major League Soccer and the ...
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Lionel Messi's MLS playoff debut was Apple TV's most watched sporting event, company says
Lionel Messi’s MLS Cup Playoffs debut was the most widely viewed sporting event ever presented by Apple, the company said Monday without releasing viewership figures. The match was available to ...
Lionel Messi Could Accomplish MLS Achievement in Game Three vs. Atlanta United
Lionel Messi's time at Inter Miami has been nothing short of spectacular ever since his debut against Cruz Azul that he ...
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Messi fails to score in first MLS playoff game, but assist leads to Inter Miami's 2-1 win
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Lionel Messi failed to score in the first MLS playoff game of his storied career, but the ...
Tata Martino bids farewell to Inter Miami, Javier Mascherano expected to be next coach
When the MLS playoffs began late last month, everyone who follows Inter Miami assumed coach Tata Martino would be preparing ...