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• How’s life for Lionel Messi post-Copa America? Pretty great, actually.

Lionel Messi, center, celebrates Argentina’s Copa America championship alongside Angel Di Maria, left, and Nicolas Otamendi. | Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Fresh off his continental title, the Argentine star is enjoying some time in the sun, courtesy of an injured ankle It’s been quite the month for Lionel Messi, specifically in the case where his pros certainly have outweighed th...2024
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• Messi, Suárez both out for MLS All-Star Game

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi will not play in this week's MLS All-Star Game, Major League Soccer said on Monday, eight days after the Argentine superstar left the Copa America final with an ankle injury....2024
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• Messi honoured by Inter Miami after Copa triumph

Lionel Messi was honoured by his MLS club, Inter Miami, following his Copa América triumph with Argentina that made him the most decorated player in history with a record 45 titles....2024
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• Chicago Fire promise ticket credits to fans if Inter Miami's Messi misses Chicago home game with injury

The Fire are offering credit for ticketholders at the August 31 home match in the event that Lionel Messi, who was injured during Copa América, does not play....2024
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• Chicago to credit fans if injured Messi can't play

The Chicago Fire announced Friday that they will provide compensation to fans if Lionel Messi is unable to feature due to injury when Inter Miami CF visit Soldier Field on Aug. 31....2024
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• Did Colts’ legendary QB Peyton Manning get snubbed in ESPN’s Top 100 pro athletes since 2000?

Photo by Al Diaz/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Colts’ all-time great QB Peyton Manning is arguably one of the greatest pro football players ever—but fell out of the Top 25 professional athletes since 2000. According to ESPN, Indianapolis Colts legendary quarterback (as well as former Denver Bronco) Peyton Manning was ranked as their 26th best athlete since the year 20...2024
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• Messi, Suárez both out for MLS All-Star Game
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• Chicago Fire promise ticket credits to fans if Inter Miami's Messi misses Chicago home game with injury
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• Chicago to credit fans if injured Messi can't play
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• Did Colts’ legendary QB Peyton Manning get snubbed in ESPN’s Top 100 pro athletes since 2000?
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• Lionel Messi to miss Inter Miami's next 2 games with ankle injury suffered in Copa América final

Messi left Argentina's win over Colombia on Sunday after going down injured in the 64th minute....2024
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• The Copa America final was a disaster in more ways than one

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Shakira was the lone bright spot on a day full of calamities The Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia was supposed to be a crowning of the best team in the Americas. With Colombia riding a 22-match unbeaten streak and Argentina being the defending Copa champions and World Cup champions, it was the perfect showcase of the talent in this region...2024
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• Messi forced off in tears in Copa América final

Lionel Messi was forced off with an apparent right ankle injury in the second half at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium....2024
• Argentina-Colombia is the Copa América final we deserve

Photo by MB Media/Getty Images The two best teams in South America will battle for the title. The Copa America final is here, and after three weeks of bonkers soccer, the two best teams in the tournament are left standing. Argentina and Colombia will take the field before a sold out Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Sunday night with one goal in mind: lift the Copa America trophy as champions....2024
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• Messi returns to Argentina XI for Copa quarters

Lionel Messi will start in Argentina's Copa América quarterfinal against Ecuador at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Thursday after missing their final group game with a right leg injury....2024
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• Copa by the numbers: Argentina vs. Ecuador

Argentina heads into the knockout stage of the Copa America as the reigning champions, winning the event in 2021. | Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images A numerical preview of Thursday’s Copa America quarterfinal matchup between these two teams In a tournament full of surprises, the one assumed result was that Argentina, the reigning world champion, would make it into the knockout stage of ...2024
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• Suzy Cortez’s intense admiration for Lionel Messi: Tattoos in unconventional locations that set a world record

Many football fans typically show their dedication to sports stars or teams by getting tattoos, which is a popular occurrence. Nevertheless, Suzy Cortez, a passionate Lionel Messi fan and former Miss BumBum champion, has taken her devotion to exceptional heights. She set a new world record last year for the highest number of tattoos relating […]...2024
• Lionel Messi is already a Florida man shopping at Publix
He was left alone too! One of Florida’s greatest contributions to the world is Publix, and Lionel Messi has wasted no time experiencing one of the great meats of our cultural stew. Lionel Messi is really out here shopping at a Publix pic.twitter.com/HaTeYL7vDn— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) July 14, 2023 A lot is being made of Messi shopping at the store and not getting swarmed by 1,000 fans LI...2023
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• Millions of dollars in 'Lionel Messi' branded cocaine were found in Peru drug bust
These drug dealers seem to really like Lionel Messi...2017
• Hangin' with Dwight Howard: A Changed Man, Entertaining Host and Snake Charmer
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"As Lionel Messi brings more attention than ever to MLS, these five players have the profile (and contract situation) to add to the league's momentum."

2023
"Lionel Messi landed in Ft."

2022
"Lionel Messi has agreed in principle to stay at PSG next season but negotiations are yet to start over a new deal, sources have told ESPN."

2021
"Paris Saint-Germain have made contact with Lionel Messi over a potential move, sources have told ESPN."

2020
"Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi spoke on the phone last week to discuss the possibility of a move to Manchester City, according to ESPN sources."

2019
"The agent says it was an "injustice" that his client lost out to Lionel Messi"

2018
"Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi wished David Beckham all the best for the former England star's Miami Major League Soccer team."

2017
"Three games, three free kick goals by Lionel Messi"

2016
"Lionel Messi announces Argentina retirement after Copa America final defeat"

2015
"Watt and Lionel Messi share a photo and a caption"

2014
"Who was the best attacker of 2014? "

• Chicago Fire promise ticket credits to fans if Inter Miami's Messi misses Chicago home game with injury
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• Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Luis Suárez not traveling to Vancouver; Whitecaps offer fans food discounts

The trio are expected to play when the team returns home for two matches next week ahead of the international break....2024
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• Messi wages, $20.4M, more than 25 MLS payrolls

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is Major League Soccer's highest paid player with a total guaranteed compensation of $20.44m....2024
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• Inter Miami's Lionel Messi set to make an MLS-record $20.45 million this season

Lionel Messi is just one of six millionaires playing for Inter Miami, according to salary figures released Thursday by the MLS players association....2024
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• May the MLS action be with you on Star Wars weekend

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Eastern Conference has a few matchups that will be cleared for hyperspace. It’s the beginning of May and this weekend poses some interesting matchups in the universe. Saturday is Star Wars Day, so watch MLS you can while celebrating some of your favorite characters. There are 3 matches between Eastern Conf...2024
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• Come for the Messi show, stay for the Suarez highlights

Photo by Thaddaeus McAdams/Getty Images When Lionel Messi was out, Luis Suarez stepped up to produce goals at a rate worth the price of admission. Earlier this month, a packed crowd of 19,365 entered Audi Field to see DC United take on Inter Miami, and for many in the crowd, there was one person that caused them to purchase their tickets. Lionel Messi has garnered massive interest and ver...2024
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• The MLS fountain of youth is dipped in goals in the early part of 2024

Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images The MLS trend may favor the young talent, but the older stars are contributing so far this season. The 2024 Major League Soccer season is well completing its second month this weekend, and we’ve already seen a lot of excitement from the league’s 29 teams. We’ve seen incredible goals and amazing moments, where the stars have shined when the lights are b...2024
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• Kansas City Chiefs News, April 15: Patrick Mahomes Meets Lionel Messi, a New Mock Draft Lands Patrick Mahomes Protection, and More
Here’s the latest news on the Kansas City Chiefs, including Patrick Mahomes meeting Lionel Messi, a new mock draft, and more....2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Kansas City showed up for soccer (Messi) at Arrowhead —A preview of World Cup 2026?

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Chiefs headlines for Monday, April 15 The latest Messi meets Mahomes, scores goal, but Taylor Swift is a no-show at Arrowhead Stadium | The Athletic To accommodate Messimania coming to Kansas City, the match was moved from the club’s usual home of Children’s Mercy Park (capacity 18,467) to the Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium (76,416), which will also...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: A packed out Arrowhead to welcome Lionel Messi on Saturday

Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Saturday, April 13 The latest Lionel Messi will break record in the house of Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs | Bolavip US Lionel Messi will break major record in Kansas City Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play against Sporting Kansas City in front of over 76 000 spectators at Arrowhead Stadium. That number will set a new attendance rec...2024
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• Did Colts’ legendary QB Peyton Manning get snubbed in ESPN’s Top 100 pro athletes since 2000?
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• The Copa America final was a disaster in more ways than one
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• Argentina-Colombia is the Copa América final we deserve
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• Argentina blanks Canada to reach Copa America final

The reigning Copa America Champions have sealed their return to the tournament final. Argentina blanked Jesse Marsch’s Canada 2-0 on Tuesday evening at MetLife Stadium, advancing to Sunday’s Copa America Final. Julian Alvarez delivered the opening goal in the first half before Lionel Messi iced the result six minutes into the second half. Emiliano Martinez ... Read more...2024
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• Copa by the numbers: Argentina vs. Ecuador
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• Lionel Messi leads MLS’ top selling jerseys list, but so do a lot of up and coming stars

Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images Of course Messi’s kit was No. 1, but four other of his Miami teammates join him on the list. On Monday, Major League Soccer released their list of the 25 top selling jerseys in the league so far this season, and there was no surprise about who was at the top. Based on the MLS jerseys sold on MLS Store, Lionel Messi leads the list as the top selli...2024
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• Di María scores, Messi returns in Copa warmup win

Lionel Messi marked his return to the international stage after six months out with a win, as Angel Di Maria scored the only goal in Argentina's 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a Copa America warmup on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago....2024
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• Messi: Madrid champs, but Pep makes City best

Lionel Messi believes his former FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has turned Manchester City into the most attractive team to watch, but concedes Real Madrid are the best "in terms of results."...2024
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• What it takes to be a race car driver, according to the drivers themselves

Race car drivers explain in their own words why their sport isn’t a Sunday drive “They are not athletes.” “I drive a car too, how hard can it be?” “Fake sport.” Writing about motorsports elicits a number of different responses. Inevitably, however, responses like the above pop up. Readers questioning the coverage, questioning the athletes, questioning the sport itself. Over the past year I have be...2024
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• May the MLS action be with you on Star Wars weekend
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• How’s life for Lionel Messi post-Copa America? Pretty great, actually.
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• The MLS fountain of youth is dipped in goals in the early part of 2024
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• Patrick Mahomes had high praise for Lionel Messi after Sporting KC match

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Two of the world’s greatest athletes were in the same space on Saturday: Arrowhead Stadium. Two of the most recognizable athletes in the world were at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes watched as his MLS team, Sporting KC, hosted Inter Miami, the team of international soccer star Lionel Messi. Fútbol’s finest ...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Kansas City showed up for soccer (Messi) at Arrowhead —A preview of World Cup 2026?
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• Why it's Arsenal's moment vs. Man City, and can a Messi-less Miami deliver?

Why Arsenal's match against Man City is the biggest game of Mikel Arteta's career. Plus can Inter Miami deliver without Lionel Messi?...2024
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• Canada qualify for Copa to set up Argentina clash

Canada beat Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 on Saturday in Frisco, Texas to secure a spot in this year's Copa America where they will play the tournament's opening match against Lionel Messi and World Cup champions Argentina....2024
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• Here’s our pick of must-watch CONCACAF Champions League matchups

It’s questionable if Lionel Messi will appear in Wednesday night’s game against Nashville as he continues to recover from a leg injury. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports A week of pivotal matches continues Wednesday with Inter Miami vs. Nashville and a late night Liga MX showdown If you haven’t been watching the CONCACAF Champions League tournament, this week would be an excellent wee...2024
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• Lionel Messi tracker: All his goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami in 2024

Lionel Messi is in first full season with MLS side Inter Miami. Here's game-by-game analysis of how the World Cup winner is performing for his team....2024
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• Commentary: MLS can't afford to fumble its Messi moment and must make bold changes now

MLS needs to help broker a labor deal with referees, stop fighting U.S. Open Cup participation and alter roster rules to benefit from Lionel Messi....2024

• Messi lands in U.S. ahead of Inter Miami unveiling

Lionel Messi landed in Ft. Lauderdale on Tuesday in preparation for an unveiling ceremony to be hosted by his new MLS club, Inter Miami, on Sunday....2023
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• Sources: PSG consider fining Messi for Saudi trip

Paris Saint-Germain are considering handing Lionel Messi a fine for missing training on Monday to travel to Saudi Arabia, sources have told ESPN....2023
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• Messi-Ronaldo reunion is just one part of Saudi Arabia's big soccer plans

Ambitious plans to rapidly raise the Saudi Pro League to global relevance go beyond just attracting Lionel Messi, sources told ESPN....2023
• Lionel Messi announces Argentina retirement after Copa America final defeat
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• Sources: PSG hold talks with Messi, keen for deal

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• Sources: Pep and Messi had call about City move
2020

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• J.J. Watt and Lionel Messi share a photo and a caption
J.J. Watt and Lionel Messi share a photo and a caption...2015
• Source: Messi move to Saudi increasingly likely

Lionel Messi is considering a move that would see him join Al-Hilal, the city rivals of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr FC, a source has told ESPN....2023
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• These five MLS teams just got blessed by the throwback gods

Major League Soccer MLS might have just one-upped MLB with its own ‘City Connect-esque jersey series Five Major League Soccer teams will be looking very cool during the heat of the summer months. On Tuesday, the league unveiled the Archive Collection, which includes third jerseys that will be worn by Inter Miami, both Los Angeles franchises, Portland Timbers, and Sporting Kansas City thro...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 11, 2024

Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images Always satisfying to beat the Cardinals, doubly so at their yard. Salvador Perez was the difference as the Royals took game one yesterday: Perez made it all count with his 19th go-ahead RBI of the year, which is tied for second with teammate Vinnie Pasquantino in the American League behind Aaron Judge’s 21. And the top of the Royals’ lineup came alive...2024
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• 🎥 FC Cincinnati blast four past Inter Miami after only 45 minutes 😳

It’s first against second in the race for the Supporters Shield on Saturday and it has been one-way traffic at TQL Stadium.Despite the absence of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez because of the Copa Am�......2024
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• Copa by the numbers: Argentina vs. Ecuador
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• Lionel Messi back in training with Argentina

Lionel Messi returned to training with Argentina on Monday as they prepare to face Ecuador in the Copa America quarterfinals in Houston this week....2024
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• Messi post-last Copa warmup: Nothing will be easy

Lionel Messi has warned his Argentina teammates that nothing will be easy for them after they won their final Copa América warmup fixture against Guatemala on Friday....2024
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• What it takes to be a race car driver, according to the drivers themselves
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• All around the world: Lionel Messi's 2024 odyssey for Inter Miami and Argentina

Lionel Messi will have to endure an intense 2024 travel schedule for Inter Miami and Argentina, but just how much mileage does he have to rack up?...2024
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• Messi returns as Miami strikes late to beat D.C.

Lionel Messi returned to the starting lineup as Inter Miami struck late to beat D.C. United 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time goal from substitute Leonardo Campana on a rainy night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday....2024
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• Messi sets record straight over Hong Kong row

Lionel Messi took to one of China's largest social media platforms on Monday to address speculation over his nonappearance in a recent Inter Miami friendly in Hong Kong....2024
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• Here’s how Apple TV could stop MLS’ beef with the U.S. Open Cup

Even before the arrival of Lionel Messi, Apple TV has been committed to Major League Soccer. It should be committed to all things MLS teams do, like compete in the nation’s oldest soccer tournament, the U.S. Open Cup. | Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Couldn’t the streaming giant end the feud between MLS and the U.S. Open Cup by simply locking up broadcast rights? Hey, wi...2024
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• Travis & Jason Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ podcast: surviving in the Arctic

In the latest episode, the Kelce brothers discuss Kansas City’s extremely cold Wild Card victory. The Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce and his older brother — Philadelphia Eagles’ center Jason Kelce — host a weekly podcast called "New Heights." The title is an homage to the Cleveland Heights, Ohio, neighborhood in which they grew up. In this week’s episode, Travis talked about the best (...2024
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• Inter Miami owner Beckham won't rule out moves for Ronaldo, Messi

James Corden hilariously pranks former LA Galaxy star David Beckham with this oddly proportioned statue of himself. Class of 92 teammates welcome David Beckham as part-owner of Salford City. David Beckham has less than a year before his new Major League Soccer team Inter Miami takes the field and is finally turning his focus to bringing in players with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ...2019
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• Lionel Messi shockingly suspended four games by FIFA for rant against referee
The Argentine found out his status for Tuesday, hours before the game against Bolivia...2017
• Barcelona star Lionel Messi shockingly admits bathroom faux pas on TV show
Quite a strange thing for Messi to admit to...2017
• Red Sox's Bradley, Betts, and Bogaerts Give MLB a New-Age 'Killer B's'
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