MLS, Messi and Inter Miami

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 possibly the World Cup in 2026.
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.
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'
Lionel Messi thanks Inter Miami fans after disappointing end, vows to 'come back stronger'
Lionel Messi’s Major League Soccer season is over. So, what’s next for the Argentine World Cup champion in the United States? A look ahead to 2025-26.
Messi and Inter Miami ousted from MLS playoffs. Atlanta United upsets top seeds 3-2 in Game 3
There will be no MLS Cup for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami this year. Atlanta United saw to that with a massive upset, sending the game’s most decorated player and biggest-spending team home earlier than anyone imagined.
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.
Where do Lionel Messi and Inter Miami go from here?
Inter Miami heads into a pivotal 2025 season with a Club World Cup spot, potential roster upgrades hindered by MLS restrictions, and the ticking question of whether Messi will stay beyond his current contract.
Inter Miami must embrace MLS and its players in building 2025 roster, or risk the Lionel Messi experiment being an on-pitch failure
The Herons' Round 1 playoff exit raises questions about their transfer and recruitment strategy over the past season
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Cote: Messi, Inter Miami ouster in MLS playoffs’ first round a crushing end to magic season | Opinion
Inter Miami -- despite the best season in MLS history and the best player perhaps ever in Lionel Messi -- lost at home to Atlanta United 3-2 Saturday night and saw its championship hopes end in the first round of the playoffs.
Lionel Messi is still unplayable at 37, but here’s how we stopped Inter Miami for almighty MLS upset
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami looked like an unstoppable force heading into the MLS play-offs, but one Welsh coach was able to help mastermind their demise. The David Beckham-owned Florida team
David Beckham told about Lionel Messi’s happiness at Inter Miami as claim is made
Lionel Messi departed Barcelona for Inter Miami in July 2023 and has been a revelation in the MLS in the time since, with the Argentine going on to help Miami to the Supporters' Shield this season
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Messi breaks silence on Inter Miami's playoff exit. What's next for his time in the US?
Messi’s pending retirement? Not yet, but it’s closer than we think. Messi is on the last ride of his legendary career. He ...
Kaufman: What went wrong with Inter Miami? Why did Messi’s team fall so short of expectations? | Opinion
From a business standpoint, 2024 was a rousing success for Inter Miami. But the final result on the field left much to be ...
Inter Miami's Underlying Defensive Metrics That Lead to Early Playoffs Exit
Inter Miami's leaky defense was exposed in the opening round of MLS Cup playoffs action against Atlanta United.
Inter Miami, Messi and Martino are out: What went wrong and what comes next?
Fireworks shot out from the rafters of Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium on Saturday night, but there was nothing for the home team ...
Paraguay vs. Argentina live updates: Watch Messi play World Cup qualifying match tonight
Lionel Messi returns to action with the Argentine national team Thursday night for a 2026 World Cup qualifying match on the ...