Messi, Inter Miami and MLS

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.
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 to celebrate. When the final whistle blew in Fort Lauderdale, Inter Miami had been beaten 3-2 by Atlanta United and eliminated from the MLS playoffs.
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.
Messi breaks silence on Inter Miami's playoff exit. What's next for his time in the US?
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.
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.
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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.
Messi and Inter Miami ousted from MLS playoffs. Atlanta United upsets top seeds 3-2 in Game 3
Atlanta United ousted Messi and Major League Soccer’s biggest-spending team earlier than anyone imagined from the MLS Cup playoffs. Jamal Thiaré scored twice, Bartosz Slisz's header in the 76th minute was the winner, and Atlanta United stunned Inter Miami 3-2 on Saturday night to win their best-of-three first round playoff series in three games.
Lionel Messi Breaks Silence With Strong Message After Inter Miami Playoff Loss
Messi took to social media to make his feelings clear after Inter Miami's shocking first round MLS Playoffs exit.
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami suffer first-round MLS Cup playoff exit
In a stunning upset,Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, the 2024 MLS Cup favorite, were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday by ninth-seeded Atlanta United.
Messi, Inter Miami fall 2-1 vs. Atlanta United to force Game 3 in MLS Cup playoff series
Xande Silva scored the game-winning goal in extra time (90’+4’), and Atlanta United beat Inter Miami 2-1 on Saturday night to force a winner-take-all Game 3 in their best-of-three, first-round series in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Inter Miami Eliminated From 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs
Inter Miami's record-breaking MLS season came to an unexpected and screeching halt in the first round of the playoffs against Atlanta United. The Herons—who finished the regular season with 74 points,
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 ...
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 ...
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Paraguay vs. Argentina lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news, injuries: Messi to face Inter Miami teammate
Argentina hope to reestablish a commanding lead in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings as the Albiceleste take on ...