Lionel Messi got emotional after playing his final competitive match in Argentina in a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Venezuela on Thursday at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, saying that finishing in front of his home fans was something he “always dreamed of.” Messi scored two goals and Lautaro Martínez added another as the Argentina star signed off …
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Pedro de la Vega rightfully was named the Player of the Tournament at Leagues Cup after scoring three goals and generally being the Seattle Sounders’ most dynamic performer. But it wasn’t just his offense that was impressive. The Argentinian winger was an absolute pest on defense, constantly harassing opposing wingers and playing the sort of two-way soccer that attracted the …
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From the Sounder at Heart Discord to reality: The Seattle Sounders took our idea to offer fans an opportunity to trade their Leo Messi Inter Miami kit for a Paul Rothrock Sounders jersey and ran with it. The offer is being made to anyone in attendance and is on a “while supplies last” basis. I have no idea how many …
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SEATTLE, WASH. – In a show of support for homegrown talent and Seattle soccer culture ahead of an international final, Sounders FC is proudly announcing a special jersey exchange promotion before today’s highly-anticipated Leagues Cup 2025 Final between Seattle and Inter Miami CF at Lumen Field (5:00 p.m. PT / Apple TV, Univision, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM). …
Read More »Lionel Messi made it back onto the field at the perfect time. The Argentine star, with some late-match heroics, lifted Inter Miami to the Leagues Cup final with a massive win over Orlando City on Wednesday night after missing a good chunk of the month with a leg injury. Messi scored twice in the final 15 minutes of the match …
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Messi bagged a second-half brace on his return from injury, and Telasco Segovia iced the match in stoppage time to ensure the 2023 Leagues Cup champions will visit Seattle Sounders FC for the Aug. 31 final. The result also guaranteed the Herons’ place in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. Messi pulled Miami level in the 77th minute from the penalty …
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Inter Miami will face Liga MX side Tigres with a ticket to the 2025 Leagues Cup semifinals on the line, but they’ll have to do so without their best player: Lionel Messi. Messi made his return from a minor muscle injury with a goal and an assist in 45 minutes played in Miami’s victory over LA Galaxy last weekend. However, …
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It was a moment to savor for fans around the world, and to feel some empathy for the defenders done dirty in the process. In this case it was Lucas Sanabria and Edwin Cerrillo who suffered, ‘posterized,’ to borrow a term from the NBA, as Leo Messi returned from a two-week absence in characteristic fashion. Entering at halftime after missing …
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Lionel Messi lasted less than 10 minutes for Inter Miami CF on Saturday night, having to leave their Leagues Cup match against Liga MX’s Necaxa in the early stages. The 38-year-old Miami attacker started the match. Yet, he collided with two Necaxa defenders at the top of the penalty area after making a run in the seventh minute, and looked …
Read More »Lionel Messi Injury Update: Insider Reveals Details on Inter Miami Star’s Condition Athlon Sports Messi exits Inter Miami game with apparent injury ESPN Inter Miami vs. Necaxa live updates: Lionel Messi leaves Leagues Cup match with injury USA Today Where to watch Lionel Messi, Inter Miami vs. Necaxa: Live stream, start time, how to watch CBS Sports Inter Miami Predicted Lineup vs. Necaxa: De …
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