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.
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.
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'
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 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,
Inter Miami 'to be among top seeds' for FIFA Club World Cup as Lionel Messi's side handed huge boost after MLS Cup failure
Inter Miami will reportedly be granted a place "among top seeds" for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in what is a huge boost to Lionel Messi's side.
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 ...
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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 ...
Not even Messi could save Inter Miami from injury, depth issues
Disbelief dawned upon more than 20,000 fans at Chase Stadium on Saturday night when the referee blew the final whistle and ...
David Beckham told about Lionel Messi’s happiness at Inter Miami as bold claim made
Messi's season with Miami may have come to a premature end with a stunning play-off defeat but a former Argentina legend ...
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?
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 ...