<![CDATA[Inter Miami - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/team/intermiami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngInter Miami - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/team/intermiami/The Athletic Media CompanyWed, 26 Jun 2024 18:35:23 GMTWed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:53 GMT<![CDATA[Argentina's fanatical fans turned Times Square blue and white - then their team fought]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592411/2024/06/26/argentina-copa-america-new-york/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592411/2024/06/26/argentina-copa-america-new-york/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:53 GMTLautaro Martinez<![CDATA[Lionel Messi will 'see how it goes' after hamstring discomfort in Argentina Copa America win]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592214/2024/06/26/lionel-messi-injury-argentina-chile/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592214/2024/06/26/lionel-messi-injury-argentina-chile/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 05:08:42 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JUNE 25: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina rubs his leg during the first half of the CONMEBOL Copa America Group stage game against Chile on June 25, 2024 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS attendance up 12 percent from 2023 — and it's not all down to Messi]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587245/2024/06/24/mls-attendance-rise/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587245/2024/06/24/mls-attendance-rise/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:30:01 GMTMay 18, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Revolution defender Andrew Farrell (88) gives his jersey to a fan after the game against the Philadelphia Union at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[37 things you might not have known about Lionel Messi for his 37th birthday]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5581023/2024/06/24/lionel-messi-birthday-facts-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5581023/2024/06/24/lionel-messi-birthday-facts-2/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:04:59 GMTRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 24: Lionel Messi poses with his birthday cake on June 24, 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Gustavo Pagano/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Messi's 13 Copa America goals analysed (including that USMNT free kick)]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5304994/2024/06/20/lionel-messis-13-copa-america-goals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5304994/2024/06/20/lionel-messis-13-copa-america-goals/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:00:24 GMTMessi<![CDATA[Lionel Messi in the U.S., a legend knowing 'there’s not a lot of time left']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5576407/2024/06/20/messi-inter-miami-copa-america-legacy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5576407/2024/06/20/messi-inter-miami-copa-america-legacy/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:30:50 GMTMessi<![CDATA[Raul Sanllehi: Inter Miami names former Arsenal and Barcelona exec president of football operations]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5570756/2024/06/17/inter-miami-raul-sanllehi-who-arsenal-barcelona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5570756/2024/06/17/inter-miami-raul-sanllehi-who-arsenal-barcelona/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:03:52 GMT<![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Argentina will take some stopping at the Copa America]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5566752/2024/06/15/lionel-messi-argentina-copa-america-favorites/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5566752/2024/06/15/lionel-messi-argentina-copa-america-favorites/Sat, 15 Jun 2024 16:11:03 GMTLionel Messi Argentina Guatemala<![CDATA[Which MLS teams are most entertaining to watch? 2024 edition]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563021/2024/06/13/mls-rankings-best-watch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563021/2024/06/13/mls-rankings-best-watch/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:33:35 GMTMONTREAL, CANADA - MAY 11: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami looks on as he walks off the pitch during the first half against CF Montréal at Saputo Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Inter Miami defeated CF Montréal 3-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi won't play in 2024 Olympics for Argentina]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560369/2024/06/12/lionel-messi-olympics-argentina/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560369/2024/06/12/lionel-messi-olympics-argentina/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 02:41:41 GMTJun 9, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) dribbles the ball against Ecuador during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Lionel Messi says he expects to end club career with Inter Miami]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559012/2024/06/12/lionel-messi-inter-miami-retire/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559012/2024/06/12/lionel-messi-inter-miami-retire/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:51:33 GMTMessi<![CDATA[Uruguay Copa America 2024 squad: Luis Suarez in alongside Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5550717/2024/06/08/uruguay-copa-america-2024-squad/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5550717/2024/06/08/uruguay-copa-america-2024-squad/Sat, 08 Jun 2024 18:28:01 GMTBUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 16: Luis Suarez of Uruguay gestures prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Uruguay at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on November 16, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi does not rule out playing for Argentina in World Cup 2026]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5548901/2024/06/07/lionel-messi-world-cup-2026/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5548901/2024/06/07/lionel-messi-world-cup-2026/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:39:13 GMTArgentina&#039;s forward Lionel Messi gestures before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualification football match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 21, 2023. (Photo by Daniel RAMALHO / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL RAMALHO/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[A year to go until the Club World Cup in the United States: What's going on?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544103/2024/06/07/club-world-cup-united-states-soccer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544103/2024/06/07/club-world-cup-united-states-soccer/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:14:10 GMTClub World Cup<![CDATA[Jurgen Klinsmann interview: Son and Lee's Korea row, smiling, crying and big tournament coaching]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534696/2024/06/06/jurgen-klinsmann-son-lee-coaching/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534696/2024/06/06/jurgen-klinsmann-son-lee-coaching/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:00:04 GMT<![CDATA[Messi scores in final match with Inter Miami before Copa America: What he'll miss]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534417/2024/06/01/messi-inter-miami-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534417/2024/06/01/messi-inter-miami-copa-america/Sun, 02 Jun 2024 03:13:03 GMTInter Miami&#039;s Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi stands for the National Anthem ahead of the Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season football match between Inter Miami CF and St. Louis CITY SC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in June 1, 2024. (Photo by Chris ARJOON / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS ARJOON/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi to join Argentina camp for Copa America: Which Inter Miami matches will he miss?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529878/2024/05/30/lionel-inter-miami-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529878/2024/05/30/lionel-inter-miami-copa-america/Thu, 30 May 2024 16:33:09 GMTInter Miami&#039;s Argentine forward Lionel Messi arrives for the Major League Soccer (MLS) football match between Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United FC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on May 29, 2024. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Atlanta United's under-fire Gonzalo Pineda: 'My players know' a plan to stop Messi]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524978/2024/05/28/atlanta-united-inter-miami-pineda-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524978/2024/05/28/atlanta-united-inter-miami-pineda-messi/Tue, 28 May 2024 22:40:43 GMTCINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 15: Manager Gonzalo Pineda of Atlanta United speaks with his players during the second half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on May 15, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images)<![CDATA['Where is Messi?' — How Vancouver handled Miami star's absence with jokes, boos and hockey players]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5519769/2024/05/26/lionel-messi-vancouver-whitecaps-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5519769/2024/05/26/lionel-messi-vancouver-whitecaps-miami/Sun, 26 May 2024 04:47:09 GMTVANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 25: A young soccer fan holds a Lionel Messi jersey before the start of the Inter Miami CF and Vancouver Whitecaps game at BC Place during their MLS match on May 25, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Messi did not make the trip to Vancouver and will not be playing. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Messi's Vancouver no-show explained — by Inter Miami, the Whitecaps and a bunch of upset fans]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5519209/2024/05/25/messi-vancouver-inter-miami-fans/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5519209/2024/05/25/messi-vancouver-inter-miami-fans/Sat, 25 May 2024 20:27:03 GMT<![CDATA[MLS's experimental rule changes are saving time, but causing a stir with Messi]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516997/2024/05/24/mls-time-wasting-rules/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516997/2024/05/24/mls-time-wasting-rules/Fri, 24 May 2024 11:00:53 GMTCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 18: Referee Joe Dickerson explains a call to Riqui Puig #10 of Los Angeles Galaxy during a game between Los Angeles Galaxy and Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 18, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Messi, Busquets, Suarez will not play in Vancouver; Whitecaps to offer food discounts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516617/2024/05/23/messi-busquets-suarez-miami-vancouver/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516617/2024/05/23/messi-busquets-suarez-miami-vancouver/Fri, 24 May 2024 00:23:13 GMTRIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 29: (L-R) Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets of Inter Miami look dejected after conceding their team&#039;s second goal which was scored by Abdullah Al-Hamddan of Al Hilal during the Riyadh Season Cup match between Al Hilal and Inter Miami at Kingdom Arena on January 29, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Almada, Shaqiri among potential MLS transfers to watch in summer window]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5511449/2024/05/22/mls-transfers-almada-shaqiri-mcguire/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5511449/2024/05/22/mls-transfers-almada-shaqiri-mcguire/Wed, 22 May 2024 11:00:40 GMT<![CDATA[Inter Miami defender Nicolás Freire out for season with torn ACL]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5507844/2024/05/20/inter-miami-nicolas-freire-acl-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5507844/2024/05/20/inter-miami-nicolas-freire-acl-injury/Mon, 20 May 2024 20:46:14 GMTMay 11, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Inter Miami CF defender Nicolas Freire (21) dribbles the ball against CF Montreal during second half at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why RSL-Colorado was the perfect MLS game; San Diego hire falls through: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5505425/2024/05/20/mls-takeaways-rsl-colorado-nashville/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5505425/2024/05/20/mls-takeaways-rsl-colorado-nashville/Mon, 20 May 2024 11:00:35 GMT<![CDATA[Real Zaragoza: Proud of their past but looking to future - with plans to stage Messi]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5460388/2024/05/18/real-zaragoza-inter-miami-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5460388/2024/05/18/real-zaragoza-inter-miami-messi/Sat, 18 May 2024 04:10:33 GMTFC Andorra fans during the LaLiga Hypermotion 2023 - 2024 match between FC Andorra v Real Zaragoza at Estadi Nacional d Andorra on October 5. (Photo by Martin Silva Cosentino/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLSPA salary release takeaways: What we learned from the day agents and GMs both dread]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499548/2024/05/16/mls-salary-release-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499548/2024/05/16/mls-salary-release-takeaways/Thu, 16 May 2024 18:40:13 GMTApr 8, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; View of the Apple TV logo on the sleeve of Toronto FC players before the match against the Nashville SC at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in MLS, earning more than 25 rosters]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499223/2024/05/16/mls-player-salaries-teams-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499223/2024/05/16/mls-player-salaries-teams-messi/Thu, 16 May 2024 18:00:33 GMT<![CDATA[Lionel Messi will not travel for Inter Miami game at Orlando City]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5495996/2024/05/15/lionel-messi-injury-inter-miami-orlando/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5495996/2024/05/15/lionel-messi-injury-inter-miami-orlando/Wed, 15 May 2024 15:15:49 GMTMessi<![CDATA[Why more MLS coaches aren't on the hot seat; Benteke's aerial expertise: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488989/2024/05/13/mls-coaches-christian-benteke-headers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488989/2024/05/13/mls-coaches-christian-benteke-headers/Mon, 13 May 2024 11:00:15 GMT<![CDATA[Messi caught criticizing MLS rule on Apple broadcast and more from Inter Miami's 3-2 win over Montreal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5486932/2024/05/12/messi-mls-rule-inter-miami-montreal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5486932/2024/05/12/messi-mls-rule-inter-miami-montreal/Sun, 12 May 2024 04:09:08 GMT<![CDATA[Luis Suarez's 501 club goals: His very best for each of his eight clubs]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5485722/2024/05/11/luis-suarez-best-goals-liverpool-barcelona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5485722/2024/05/11/luis-suarez-best-goals-liverpool-barcelona/Sat, 11 May 2024 10:00:42 GMTMONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 10: Luis Suárez #9 of Inter Miami reacts against Monterrey in the first half during the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2024 Round of Sixteen second leg at BBVA Stadium on April 10, 2024 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi is putting together the greatest individual season in MLS history - this is how]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5484955/2024/05/11/lionel-messi-mls-greatest-individual-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5484955/2024/05/11/lionel-messi-mls-greatest-individual-season/Sat, 11 May 2024 04:15:47 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FL - APRIL 20: Inter Miami FC forward Lionel Messi (10) smiles during the MLS soccer match between Nashville SC and Inter Miami CF on April 20, 2024, at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract, signed on napkin, on sale at auction]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5241184/2024/05/08/lionel-messi-barcelona-napkin-auction/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5241184/2024/05/08/lionel-messi-barcelona-napkin-auction/Wed, 08 May 2024 13:50:26 GMTPARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 30: Lionel Messi attends the 67th Ballon D&#039;Or Ceremony at Theatre Du Chatelet on October 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Manchester United named world's most valuable football club; 20 MLS teams in top 50]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5479083/2024/05/08/man-united-most-valuable-club-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5479083/2024/05/08/man-united-most-valuable-club-mls/Wed, 08 May 2024 11:14:41 GMTA general view of Old Trafford before the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham. Picture date: Saturday February 24, 2024. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Messi fueled Inter Miami's six-goal second half against the Red Bulls]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5477090/2024/05/07/messi-inter-miami-red-bulls-suarez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5477090/2024/05/07/messi-inter-miami-red-bulls-suarez/Tue, 07 May 2024 15:08:34 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MAY 04: Luis Suarez #9 of Inter Miami CF celebrates with Lionel Messi #10 after scoring his third goal against the New York Red Bulls during the second half in the game at DRV PNK Stadium on May 04, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi breaks goal contribution record; Jack McGlynn scores another golazo: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5474097/2024/05/06/messi-record-jack-mcglynn-philadelphia-san-jose-earthquakes-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5474097/2024/05/06/messi-record-jack-mcglynn-philadelphia-san-jose-earthquakes-takeaways/Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:38 GMT<![CDATA[Lionel Messi gets five assists vs. Red Bulls, breaking MLS single-game record]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5472071/2024/05/04/lionel-messi-mls-assist-record/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5472071/2024/05/04/lionel-messi-mls-assist-record/Sun, 05 May 2024 01:49:56 GMTInter Miami&#039;s Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi controls the ball during the Major League Soccer (MLS) football match between Inter Miami CF and the New York Red Bulls at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on May 4, 2024. (Photo by Chris ARJOON / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS ARJOON/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Angel Di María could join Messi at Inter Miami (and why he might not)]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468673/2024/05/03/angel-di-maria-inter-miami-messi-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468673/2024/05/03/angel-di-maria-inter-miami-messi-mls/Fri, 03 May 2024 12:00:29 GMTLISBON, PORTUGAL - 2024/04/27: Angel Di Maria of SL Benfica in action during the Liga Portugal Betclic match between SL Benfica and SC Braga at Estadio da Luz. (Final score: SL Benfica 3 - 1 SC Braga). (Photo by Henrique Casinhas/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Diego Chara breaks an MLS record while Lionel Messi chases one: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456266/2024/04/29/diego-chara-mls-record-lionel-messi-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456266/2024/04/29/diego-chara-mls-record-lionel-messi-takeaways/Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[Messi becomes first player in MLS history with multiple goal contributions in five straight games]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5454606/2024/04/27/messi-inter-miami-new-england-record/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5454606/2024/04/27/messi-inter-miami-new-england-record/Sun, 28 Apr 2024 01:40:07 GMTFOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 27: Lionel Messi #10 and Luis Suárez #9 of Inter Miami celebrate the goal of Benjamin Cremaschi #30 during the second half in the game against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The best and worst dealings of the MLS primary transfer window]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5440722/2024/04/24/mls-transfer-window-review/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5440722/2024/04/24/mls-transfer-window-review/Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:41 GMTCARSON, CA - MARCH 16: Joseph Paintsil #28 of the LA Galaxy ball tries to control the ball during an MLS regular season match between St. Louis City SC and Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on March 16, 2024 in Carson, California. (Photo by Michael Janosz/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Inter Miami signing Paraguay international Matias Rojas, sources say]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5438947/2024/04/23/inter-miami-matias-rojas-corinthians/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5438947/2024/04/23/inter-miami-matias-rojas-corinthians/Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:03:20 GMTSAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 7: Matias Rojas of Corinthians gestures during the match between Corinthians and Flamengo as part of Brasileirao Series A 2023 at Neo Quimica Arena on October 7, 2023 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Where deals stand on MLS transfer deadline eve: New deal for Puig, Cincy's U-22 forward and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5436540/2024/04/22/mls-transfer-deadline-galaxy-puig/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5436540/2024/04/22/mls-transfer-deadline-galaxy-puig/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:30:29 GMTApr 21, 2024; Carson, California, USA; LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig (10) passes against the San Jose Earthquakes during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Vancouver Whitecaps show confidence in Cascadia Cup; Inter Miami leans on squad depth: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5434545/2024/04/22/mls-vancouver-whitecaps-inter-miami-chicago-fire/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5434545/2024/04/22/mls-vancouver-whitecaps-inter-miami-chicago-fire/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:05 GMT<![CDATA[Messi scores sixth and seventh goals in his sixth MLS match of the season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5431903/2024/04/20/messi-goal-nashville-inter-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5431903/2024/04/20/messi-goal-nashville-inter-miami/Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:15:27 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - APRIL 20: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami celebrates a goal with Diego Gómez #20 of Inter Miami during the first half against the Nashville SC at DRV PNK Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Where MLS teams have improved and regressed in 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5428421/2024/04/19/mls-behind-the-numbers-stats/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5428421/2024/04/19/mls-behind-the-numbers-stats/Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:23 GMTST. LOUIS, MO - MAR 02: St. Louis City head coach Bradley Carnell looks over video with assistant coach Mitch Hildebrant during a MLS regular season game between New York City FC and St. Louis CITY SC on Mar 02, 2024, at CITYPARK Stadium in St. Louis City, MO. (Photo by Rick Ulreich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[U.S. Open Cup round of 32 draw: MLS and USL teams join, NYCFC II is last Next Pro team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5426899/2024/04/18/us-open-cup-round-32-draw-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5426899/2024/04/18/us-open-cup-round-32-draw-mls/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:12:01 GMTHAYWARD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 16: Ali Elmasnaouy #45 of the Oakland Roots celebrates scoring a goal with Ilya Alekseev #40 during the U.S. Open Cup third round game between the Oakland Roots and El Farolito on April 16, 2024 at Pioneer Stadium in Hayward, California. (Photo by Doug Zimmerman/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)<![CDATA[MLS transfer deadline preview, rule change impact, and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5421658/2024/04/17/mls-transfer-deadline-rules/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5421658/2024/04/17/mls-transfer-deadline-rules/Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:09 GMTST. PAUL, MN - AUGUST 27: Emanuel Reynoso #10 of Minnesota United FC prepares to take a corner kick during a game between Seattle Sounders FC and Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on August 27, 2023 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Jeremy Olson/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How MLS teams will use new rule changes; coaches on the hot seat: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415655/2024/04/15/mls-coaches-rule-changes-golden-boot/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415655/2024/04/15/mls-coaches-rule-changes-golden-boot/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:09 GMT<![CDATA[Messi meets Mahomes, scores goal, but Taylor Swift is a no-show at Arrowhead Stadium]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5413183/2024/04/13/messi-mahomes-miami-kansas-city-arrowhead/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5413183/2024/04/13/messi-mahomes-miami-kansas-city-arrowhead/Sun, 14 Apr 2024 01:52:04 GMTKANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 13: Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) walks into the stadium before an MLS match between Inter Miami CF and Sporting Kansas City on Apr 13, 2024 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[FIFA President Gianni Infantino told MLS owners to 'be bold' with spending]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5411288/2024/04/12/gianni-infantino-mls-owners-spending/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5411288/2024/04/12/gianni-infantino-mls-owners-spending/Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:01:59 GMTFIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a speech during Conmebol&#039;s 78th Ordinary Congress in Luque, Paraguay on April 11, 2024. (Photo by NORBERTO DUARTE / AFP) (Photo by NORBERTO DUARTE/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Messi in Mexico: Why Inter Miami's squandered opportunity is also a loss for MLS]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5410800/2024/04/12/messi-inter-miami-monterrey-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5410800/2024/04/12/messi-inter-miami-monterrey-mls/Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMTMONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 10: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami prepares for a corner kick against Monterrey in the first half during the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2024 Round of Sixteen second leg at BBVA Stadium on April 10, 2024 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Inter Miami dumped from Champions Cup by Monterrey, Lionel Messi booed: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5407512/2024/04/11/inter-miami-monterrey-lionel-messi-concacaf/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5407512/2024/04/11/inter-miami-monterrey-lionel-messi-concacaf/Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:29:00 GMTMONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 10: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami reacts against Monterrey in the first half during the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2024 Round of Sixteen second leg at BBVA Stadium on April 10, 2024 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS plans to allow teams more spending flexibility with summer rule changes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404511/2024/04/10/mls-roster-rule-changes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404511/2024/04/10/mls-roster-rule-changes/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:39 GMTCARSON, CA - FEBRUARY 25: A general view of the stadium during an MLS regular season game between Inter Miami CF and Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 25, 2024 in Carson, California. (Photo by Michael Janosz/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Sergio Canales: From three ACL injuries to Spain's national team and the Liga MX transfer record]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5401516/2024/04/10/sergio-canales-monterrey-inter-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5401516/2024/04/10/sergio-canales-monterrey-inter-miami/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:40 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - APRIL 03: Sergio Canales #10 of Monterrey is fouled by Sergio Busquets #5 of Inter Miami during the first half in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup - Leg One at Chase Stadium on April 03, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Gianni Infantino addressed MLS owners' meeting, a first for a FIFA president]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5402848/2024/04/09/gianni-infantino-mls-owners/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5402848/2024/04/09/gianni-infantino-mls-owners/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:05:11 GMTPresident of FIFA Gianni Infantino gestures as he delivers a speech during the 48th UEFA ordinary Congress held at the Maison de la Mutualite in Paris on February 8, 2024. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP) (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA['Messi had the face of the devil': Explaining Inter Miami and Monterrey's war of words]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5401286/2024/04/09/messi-inter-miami-monterrey-concacaf/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5401286/2024/04/09/messi-inter-miami-monterrey-concacaf/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:00:45 GMT<![CDATA[Inter Miami, Columbus' Champions Cup games make this MLS's most important week in a while]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398753/2024/04/08/mls-champions-cup-inter-miami-monterrey/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398753/2024/04/08/mls-champions-cup-inter-miami-monterrey/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:04:14 GMT<![CDATA[The 12 most talked-about MLS youth prospects at the Generation Adidas Cup]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398688/2024/04/08/mls-ga-cup-youth-top-players/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398688/2024/04/08/mls-ga-cup-youth-top-players/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:00:16 GMTMar 30, 2024; Bradenton, FL, USA; The Philadelphia Union Under-17 squad’s Cavan Sullivan plays during the Generation adidas Cup at IMG Academy. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[What El Tráfico said about MLS's present and future: Takeaways from the weekend]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398485/2024/04/08/mls-lafc-galaxy-whitecaps-red-bulls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398485/2024/04/08/mls-lafc-galaxy-whitecaps-red-bulls/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:04 GMT<![CDATA[Messi scores 12 minutes after returning from hamstring injury in Inter Miami draw with Colorado]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5396497/2024/04/06/messi-inter-miami-colorado-rapids-goal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5396497/2024/04/06/messi-inter-miami-colorado-rapids-goal/Sun, 07 Apr 2024 01:15:12 GMTApr 6, 2024; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) takes a free kick during the second half against the Colorado Rapids at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Lionel Messi returning from hamstring injury for Inter Miami match vs. Colorado Rapids]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5394527/2024/04/05/lionel-messi-return-inter-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5394527/2024/04/05/lionel-messi-return-inter-miami/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 21:20:02 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 21: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami reacts after a goal scored by teammate Robert Taylor #16 (not pictured) during the first half against Real Salt Lake at Chase Stadium on February 21, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![CDATA[USMNT Olympics watchlist: Which MLS players could go to France for the Games?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5392981/2024/04/05/mls-usmnt-olympics-watchlist/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5392981/2024/04/05/mls-usmnt-olympics-watchlist/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:00:47 GMT<![CDATA[10-man Inter Miami drops Champions Cup quarterfinal first leg to Monterrey with Messi still out]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5389797/2024/04/03/messi-inter-miami-monterrey-champions-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5389797/2024/04/03/messi-inter-miami-monterrey-champions-cup/Wed, 03 Apr 2024 23:23:24 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - APRIL 03: Luis Suárez #9 of Inter Miami reacts during the first half against Monterrey in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup - Leg One at Chase Stadium on April 03, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi's Inter Miami return to be game-time decision]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5386244/2024/04/02/lionel-messi-injury-return/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5386244/2024/04/02/lionel-messi-injury-return/Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:26:52 GMTLionel Messi Inter Miami<![CDATA[MLS's undefeated teams, a tale of three Colombians and Godoy's bicycle kick - Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381468/2024/04/01/mls-takeaways-union-galaxy-cincinnati/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381468/2024/04/01/mls-takeaways-union-galaxy-cincinnati/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:00:02 GMT<![CDATA[MLS referees, league find positives and negatives in new labor deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5378146/2024/03/29/mls-referees-deal-pro-psra/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5378146/2024/03/29/mls-referees-deal-pro-psra/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:58:02 GMTST. PAUL, MN - OCTOBER 7: Referees Timothy Ford, Chris Wattam and Andrew Bigelow during a game between Los Angeles FC and Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on October 7, 2023 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Jeremy Olson/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi out of Inter Miami's fixture against NYCFC, hopeful for Champions Cup return]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5378145/2024/03/29/lionel-messi-inter-miami-injury-update/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5378145/2024/03/29/lionel-messi-inter-miami-injury-update/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:42:07 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MARCH 13: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts against the Nashville SC during the first half in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 match at Chase Stadium on March 13, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS anonymous executive survey, Part 2: 'Messi boost', roster rule changes and Apple TV deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5373883/2024/03/28/mls-executives-survey-apple-tv-rules-leagues-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5373883/2024/03/28/mls-executives-survey-apple-tv-rules-leagues-cup/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:00:30 GMT<![CDATA[Lionel Messi addresses retirement talk: ‘If I feel good, I will keep playing’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5372107/2024/03/27/lionel-messi-inter-miami-retirement/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5372107/2024/03/27/lionel-messi-inter-miami-retirement/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:05:34 GMTTOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 06: Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF speaks at the Inter Miami press conference on February 06, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage)<![CDATA[MLS anonymous executive survey, Part 1: Predictions, most talented players, next big transfer abroad]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5370972/2024/03/27/mls-executives-survey-messi-almada-inter-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5370972/2024/03/27/mls-executives-survey-messi-almada-inter-miami/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:50 GMT<![CDATA[MLS referees agree new CBA, will return this weekend with significant pay raises]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5368703/2024/03/26/mls-referees-cba-deal-vote/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5368703/2024/03/26/mls-referees-cba-deal-vote/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:18:36 GMTFOXBOROUGH, MA - NOVEMBER 8: Referee Drew Fischer during an Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Round One game between Philadelphia Union and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on November 8, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images).<![CDATA[How Luis Suarez can provide more for Inter Miami's attack as a sub]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5355884/2024/03/20/luis-suarez-inter-miami-mls-goalscoring/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5355884/2024/03/20/luis-suarez-inter-miami-mls-goalscoring/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:42:22 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MARCH 02: Luis Suarez #9 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after scoring his second goal during the first half against the Orlando City SC at Chase Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Thaddaeus McAdams/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi ruled out of Argentina friendlies in United States through injury]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5344588/2024/03/18/lionel-messi-argentina-inter-miami-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5344588/2024/03/18/lionel-messi-argentina-inter-miami-injury/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:24:55 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MARCH 13: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF takes the field prior to the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 match against the Nashville SC at Chase Stadium on March 13, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Frustration with MLS replacement refs is starting to boil over: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5348671/2024/03/18/mls-referees-luis-suarez-eric-ramsay/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5348671/2024/03/18/mls-referees-luis-suarez-eric-ramsay/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:56:48 GMT<![CDATA[Lionel Messi's jersey is Adidas' top seller across all sports, MLS commissioner says]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5343760/2024/03/15/messi-jersey-adidas-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5343760/2024/03/15/messi-jersey-adidas-mls/Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:30:37 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MARCH 02: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF looks on during a game against the Orlando City SC at Chase Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Thaddaeus McAdams/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS's Don Garber on World Cup and why U.S. is 'the ATM of the soccer world']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5343861/2024/03/15/mls-don-garber-interview-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5343861/2024/03/15/mls-don-garber-interview-world-cup/Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:30:54 GMTCOLUMBUS, OHIO - DECEMBER 08: MLS Commissioner Don Garber speaks during his state of the league address ahead of the 2023 MLS Cup at Lower.com Field on December 08, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Don Garber: MLS is 'more than prepared' to use replacement refs for as long as needed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340879/2024/03/14/garber-mls-referees-cba-talks/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340879/2024/03/14/garber-mls-referees-cba-talks/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:51:07 GMTST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 2: Thiago Martins #13 and Kevin O&#039;Toole #22 both of New York City FC plead with the referee after a red card was issued to James Sands #6 of New York City FC in the second half at Citypark on March 2, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS execs Garber, Rodriguez say Open Cup move is for greater good of U.S. soccer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340710/2024/03/14/mls-us-open-cup-garber-rodriguez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340710/2024/03/14/mls-us-open-cup-garber-rodriguez/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:30:18 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FL - SEPTEMBER 27: Hector Herrera #16 of the Houston Dynamo FC raises the trophy on the podium with the rest of his team during a game between Houston Dynamo FC and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on September 27, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Jason Allen/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi subbed out with 'overload' in leg as Miami beats Nashville]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340377/2024/03/13/lionel-messi-inter-miami-nashville-sc-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340377/2024/03/13/lionel-messi-inter-miami-nashville-sc-2/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 01:06:02 GMTInter Miami&#039;s Argentine coach Gerardo Martino shares a joke with Inter Miami&#039;s Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi after his substitution during the round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup football match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 13, 2023. (Photo by Chris Arjoon / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS ARJOON/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS roster rule change expected to loosen U-22 player restrictions this summer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5339463/2024/03/13/mls-roster-rule-change/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5339463/2024/03/13/mls-roster-rule-change/Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:23:44 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FL - MARCH 10: Inter Miami&#039;s Federico Redondo controls the ball during the MLS soccer match between CF Montreal and Inter Miami CF from the stands at Chase Stadium on March 10, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS takeaways: Which teams should panic after bad starts?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5331572/2024/03/11/mls-panic-or-not-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5331572/2024/03/11/mls-panic-or-not-takeaways/Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:30 GMT<![CDATA[Lionel Messi sits out Inter Miami loss to Montreal with injury]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330883/2024/03/10/messi-miami-montreal-luis-suarez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330883/2024/03/10/messi-miami-montreal-luis-suarez/Sun, 10 Mar 2024 22:27:27 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MARCH 10: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami looks on during the first half of a match against CF Montréal at DRV PNK Stadium on March 10, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Suarez scores late, Messi narrowly avoids injury as Miami earns draw at Nashville]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5325405/2024/03/07/messi-suarez-inter-miami-nashville-concacaf/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5325405/2024/03/07/messi-suarez-inter-miami-nashville-concacaf/Fri, 08 Mar 2024 04:35:38 GMTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 07: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts after suffering an injury against Nashville SC during the second half during the Concacaf Champions Cup Leg One Round of 16 match at GEODIS Park on March 07, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Charlotte nearing Abada signing; Miami move for Sergi Roberto unlikely: MLS notebook]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321062/2024/03/06/inter-miami-sergi-roberto-charlotte-abada-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321062/2024/03/06/inter-miami-sergi-roberto-charlotte-abada-mls/Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:49:58 GMT<![CDATA[Inter Miami to transfer Jean Mota; interested in Corinthians' Matías Rojas]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5319332/2024/03/05/inter-miami-mota-rojas-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5319332/2024/03/05/inter-miami-mota-rojas-transfer/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:52:22 GMTSAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 7: Matias Rojas of Corinthians gestures during the match between Corinthians and Flamengo as part of Brasileirao Series A 2023 at Neo Quimica Arena on October 7, 2023 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images)<![CDATA[DeAndre Yedlin's fit with Cincy and a missed call in Kansas City: MLS takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5314296/2024/03/04/mls-yedlin-paintsil-kansas-city-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5314296/2024/03/04/mls-yedlin-paintsil-kansas-city-takeaways/Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:00:39 GMT<![CDATA[MLS instructed broadcasters not to 'belabor' referee commentary amid lockout]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5313746/2024/03/03/mls-referee-lockout-commentators/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5313746/2024/03/03/mls-referee-lockout-commentators/Sun, 03 Mar 2024 23:28:05 GMTFOXBOROUGH, MA - MARCH 3: Referee Wesley Costa shows the yellow card to Sean Johnson #1 of Toronto FC during a game between Toronto FC and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on March 3, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images).<![CDATA[Inter Miami finalizing DeAndre Yedlin trade to FC Cincinnati: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5313198/2024/03/03/yedlin-inter-miami-trade-cincinnati-usmnt-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5313198/2024/03/03/yedlin-inter-miami-trade-cincinnati-usmnt-mls/Sun, 03 Mar 2024 16:06:48 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 15: Inter Miami Forward DeAndre Yedlin (2) controls the ball during the preseason match between Inter Miami CF vs Newell&#039;s Old Boys on February 15, 2024 at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi goals power Inter Miami in rout of Orlando City: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5312147/2024/03/02/luis-suarez-lionel-messi-inter-miami-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5312147/2024/03/02/luis-suarez-lionel-messi-inter-miami-mls/Sat, 02 Mar 2024 22:28:22 GMTMar 2, 2024; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Luis Suarez (9) celebrates with Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) after scoring a goal during the first half against Orlando City at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Replacement ref for Inter Miami match changed after photos of him wearing Inter Miami shirt discovered]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5311824/2024/03/02/inter-miami-orlando-city-referee/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5311824/2024/03/02/inter-miami-orlando-city-referee/Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18:00:19 GMTCARSON, CA - FEBRUARY 25: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami during the match against Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 25, 2024 in Carson, California. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS execs 'pleased' with replacement referees' performance amid lockout of PSRA]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5311156/2024/03/02/mls-replacement-referees-pro-psra/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5311156/2024/03/02/mls-replacement-referees-pro-psra/Sat, 02 Mar 2024 17:24:46 GMTCARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami complains to the referee Gabriele Ciampi with teammate DeAndre Yedlin #2 looking on during the second half against Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 25, 2024 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS to enter eight teams in U.S. Open Cup along with 11 MLS Next Pro teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5310360/2024/03/01/mls-us-open-cup-next-pro/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5310360/2024/03/01/mls-us-open-cup-next-pro/Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:08:48 GMTSep 27, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; Houston Dynamo midfielder Amine Bassi (8) holds up the trophy after winning the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final against Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Messi's olímpico chase: The one goal that has eluded him over his legendary career]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5309306/2024/03/01/messi-olimpico-inter-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5309306/2024/03/01/messi-olimpico-inter-miami/Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:00:56 GMTCINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 23: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF hits a corner during the U.S. Open Cup Semifinal game between Inter Miami CF and FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on August 23, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS to use replacement referees for Week 2 as labor negotiations continue]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5306589/2024/02/28/mls-referees-union-pro-psra/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5306589/2024/02/28/mls-referees-union-pro-psra/Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:32:59 GMTFeb 25, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Referee Cristian Campo Hernandez downgrades a red card against Nashville SC midfielder Sean Davis (not pictured) to yellow after review during the first half against the New York Red Bulls at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLS owners met in Miami to discuss roster rules, potential for increased investments]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303717/2024/02/27/mls-owners-salary-cap-rules/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303717/2024/02/27/mls-owners-salary-cap-rules/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:09:19 GMTFeb 22, 2023; New York, NY, USA; (L-R) MLS Season Pass host Tony Cherchi speaks with Todd Durbin of MLS during a preview of the new studio set for MLS Season Pass program &quot;MLS 360&quot; during a media introduction in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLS is about more than Messi as 2024 begins – but not all of it is good: Rueter]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303299/2024/02/27/mls-season-messi-coverage/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303299/2024/02/27/mls-season-messi-coverage/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:55:06 GMT<![CDATA[Phil Neville had 'brutally honest' meeting with fans before historic start with Portland Timbers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5299543/2024/02/26/phil-neville-portland-timbers-fans/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5299543/2024/02/26/phil-neville-portland-timbers-fans/Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:47:39 GMTFeb 24, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Timbers head coach Phil Neville hugs forward Antony (11) during the second half against the Colorado Rapids at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Messi scores late equalizer, Sergio Busquets and replacement referee struggle: LA Galaxy 1, Inter Miami 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5299409/2024/02/25/messi-scores-late-equalizer-as-inter-miami-and-la-galaxy-draw-1-1/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5299409/2024/02/25/messi-scores-late-equalizer-as-inter-miami-and-la-galaxy-draw-1-1/Mon, 26 Feb 2024 04:23:13 GMTCARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami is tackled by Edwin Cerrillo #20 of Los Angeles Galaxy during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 25, 2024 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How MLS roster construction is evolving as Messi shines in the spotlight]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295462/2024/02/23/mls-messi-roster-construction/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295462/2024/02/23/mls-messi-roster-construction/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:27:01 GMT<![CDATA[The future of U.S. Open Cup and why the European Super League ruling matters]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295174/2024/02/23/us-open-cup-future-super-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295174/2024/02/23/us-open-cup-future-super-league/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 19:39:25 GMTUS Open Cup<![CDATA[Federico Redondo brings more than his famous last name to Inter Miami]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289681/2024/02/23/federico-redondo-inter-miami-signing/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289681/2024/02/23/federico-redondo-inter-miami-signing/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 19:22:37 GMTInter Miami<![CDATA[Replacement referees for opening MLS matches include youth, college, lower division officials]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295428/2024/02/23/mls-replacement-referees-lockout-soccer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295428/2024/02/23/mls-replacement-referees-lockout-soccer/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:26:49 GMTMLS<![CDATA[Every new MLS kit reviewed: Our picks for the best and worst of 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5294164/2024/02/23/mls-kit-reviews-best-worst/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5294164/2024/02/23/mls-kit-reviews-best-worst/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:00:43 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 21: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami reacts after a goal scored by teammate Robert Taylor #16 (not pictured) during the first half against Real Salt Lake at Chase Stadium on February 21, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Argentina's March friendlies moved to United States after Lionel Messi Hong Kong dispute]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5267903/2024/02/22/lionel-messi-argentina-united-states-friendlies/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5267903/2024/02/22/lionel-messi-argentina-united-states-friendlies/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:57:19 GMTBUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - SEPTEMBER 07: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team&#039;s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Ecuador at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on September 07, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Daniel Jayo/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez provide assists as Inter Miami win season opener]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5291675/2024/02/21/inter-miami-lionel-messi-real-salt-lake/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5291675/2024/02/21/inter-miami-lionel-messi-real-salt-lake/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 03:24:21 GMTInter Miami&#039;s Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi controls the ball during the football match between Real Salt Lake and Inter Miami CF at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 21, 2024. (Photo by Chandan Khanna / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS commissioner makes pointed comments about referees, U.S. Open Cup ahead of season kickoff]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5291540/2024/02/21/don-garber-referee-lockout-us-open-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5291540/2024/02/21/don-garber-referee-lockout-us-open-cup/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 02:45:04 GMTDALLAS, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 8: Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during U.S. Soccer Annual General Meeting at Hilton Anatole on February 8, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)<![CDATA[Producer of Messi 'Rise of a Legend' explains how he captured World Cup run behind the scenes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290901/2024/02/21/messi-apple-tv-documentary-juan-camilo-cruz-interview/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290901/2024/02/21/messi-apple-tv-documentary-juan-camilo-cruz-interview/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:34:17 GMTLUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner&#039;s Trophy after winning the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Gustavo Pagano/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Inter Miami's plan to cash in on Messi's global popularity is coming together]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290637/2024/02/21/inter-miami-messi-beckham/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290637/2024/02/21/inter-miami-messi-beckham/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:43:17 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 20: Co-Owner of Inter Miami CF Jorge Mas speaks to media members after announcing a new partnership at Chase Stadium on February 20, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 MLS staff predictions: Full standings, MLS Cup, MVP and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289232/2024/02/21/mls-cup-mvp-standings-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289232/2024/02/21/mls-cup-mvp-standings-predictions/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:17:02 GMT<![CDATA[Why Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will open the new MLS season with replacement match officials]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289610/2024/02/21/mls-referees-union-lionel-messi-inter-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289610/2024/02/21/mls-referees-union-lionel-messi-inter-miami/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:20:26 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 21: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami stands next to the group of replacement referees ahead of the first half against Real Salt Lake at Chase Stadium on February 21, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Major League Soccer locked out referees after its union rejected a tentative contract. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS 101: Trophies, key storylines and USMNT connections]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282410/2024/02/21/mls-trophies-key-storylines/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282410/2024/02/21/mls-trophies-key-storylines/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:00:51 GMT<![CDATA[Lionel Messi explains Hong Kong friendly absence: ‘I’ve read and heard a lot of things’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5285435/2024/02/19/lionel-messi-china-inter-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5285435/2024/02/19/lionel-messi-china-inter-miami/Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:47:31 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts during the second half of a friendly match against Newell&#039;s Old Boys at DRV PNK Stadium on February 15, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[66 replacement referees lined up for MLS season start, sources say]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282510/2024/02/17/mls-replacement-referees-pro-lockout/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282510/2024/02/17/mls-replacement-referees-pro-lockout/Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:01:58 GMTHARRISON, NJ - NOVEMBER 4: Referee Victor Rivas gives a yellow card to Matt Miazga #21 of FC Cincinnati during Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One game between FC Cincinnati and New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on November 4, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Howard Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS referees’ union votes against tentative CBA, prompting lockout days before season kicks off]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282405/2024/02/17/mls-referees-strike-lockout/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282405/2024/02/17/mls-referees-strike-lockout/Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:26:25 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 4: MLS Referees (L to R) Justin Howard, Ricardo Fierro, Guido Gonzales Jr, Corey Parker during a game between Minnesota United FC and Los Angeles FC at BMO Stadium on October 4, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Melinda Meijer/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Inter Miami finalizing deal to transfer Gregore to Botafogo in roster compliance bid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5279920/2024/02/15/gregore-inter-miami-botafogo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5279920/2024/02/15/gregore-inter-miami-botafogo/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 02:21:20 GMTFeb 1, 2024; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Inter Miami CF midfielder Gregore (26) runs on the field against Al-Nassr during the second half at Kingdom Arena. Mandatory Credit: Victor Fraile-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA['A thuggish flamingo': Why China turned on Lionel Messi]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5274851/2024/02/15/a-thuggish-flamingo-why-china-turned-on-lionel-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5274851/2024/02/15/a-thuggish-flamingo-why-china-turned-on-lionel-messi/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:25:47 GMT<![CDATA[Rival teams say Inter Miami must shed players for roster compliance; more MLS preseason notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5274768/2024/02/14/inter-miami-roster-mls-preseason/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5274768/2024/02/14/inter-miami-roster-mls-preseason/Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:48:30 GMT<![CDATA[Meeting Messi: How the Argentine superstar changed the lives of a restaurateur, barber and muralist]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5274668/2024/02/14/lionel-messi-inter-miami-local-profiles/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5274668/2024/02/14/lionel-messi-inter-miami-local-profiles/Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:09:30 GMT<![CDATA[Inter Miami finalizing Federico Redondo signing from Argentinos Juniors]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5272384/2024/02/14/federico-redondo-inter-miami-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5272384/2024/02/14/federico-redondo-inter-miami-transfer/Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:07:09 GMTSAN JUAN, ARGENTINA - MAY 31: Federico Redondo of Argentina gestures during FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Nigeria at Estadio San Juan on May 31, 2023 in San Juan, Argentina. (Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Hong Kong uproar, Messi injured and just one win: Inside Inter Miami's Asian tour]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5271553/2024/02/13/inter-miami-messi-tour-hong-kong-saudi-arabia/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5271553/2024/02/13/inter-miami-messi-tour-hong-kong-saudi-arabia/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:25:07 GMTRIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 01: Lionel Messi of Inter Miami reacts during the Riyadh Season Cup football match between Al Nassr and Inter Miami at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 01, 2024. (Photo by Mohammed Saad/Anadolu via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Argentina's friendlies in China cancelled after Lionel Messi Hong Kong dispute]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5265337/2024/02/10/lionel-messi-argentina-china/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5265337/2024/02/10/lionel-messi-argentina-china/Sat, 10 Feb 2024 17:02:19 GMTTOPSHOT - Inter Miami&#039;s Argentine forward Lionel Messi (L) sits on the bench during the friendly football match between Hong Kong XI and US Inter Miami CF in Hong Kong on February 4, 2024. Inter Miami were booed off the pitch after their injured superstar Lionel Messi failed to take the field in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. (Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP) (Photo by PETER PARKS/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Taylor Swift and Lionel Messi have impacted American sports with their massive star power]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5263776/2024/02/10/taylor-swift-lionel-messi-mls-nfl-super-bowl/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5263776/2024/02/10/taylor-swift-lionel-messi-mls-nfl-super-bowl/Sat, 10 Feb 2024 14:00:48 GMT<![CDATA[U.S. Soccer, MLS in 'near-daily' talks about U.S. Open Cup entries: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264042/2024/02/09/mls-us-soccer-open-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264042/2024/02/09/mls-us-soccer-open-cup/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:47:50 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 27: The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy is on display during player introduction before the match between Inter Miami and the Houston Dynamo during the 2023 U.S. Open Cup Final at DRV PNK Stadium on September 27, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi China dispute could force Argentina into friendly location switch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5263755/2024/02/09/lionel-messi-china-argentina-nigeria/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5263755/2024/02/09/lionel-messi-china-argentina-nigeria/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:41:53 GMTInter Miami&#039;s Argentine forward Lionel Messi sits on the bench before the start of the friendly football match between Inter Miami of the US&#039;s Major League Soccer league and Vissel Kobe of Japan&#039;s J-League at the National Stadium in Tokyo on February 7, 2024. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) (Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[USMNT goalkeeper tiers: How Matt Turner and more stack up ahead of Copa America and the Olympics]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262309/2024/02/09/usmnt-goalkeepers-copa-america-olympics/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262309/2024/02/09/usmnt-goalkeepers-copa-america-olympics/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:00:01 GMTNOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 7: Matt Turner of Nottingham Forest saves a penalty from Sam Bell of Bristol City during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Replay match between Nottingham Forest and Bristol City at City Ground on February 7, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi accused of 'deliberate and calculated snub to Hong Kong' after friendly absence]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260555/2024/02/08/lionel-messi-hong-kong-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260555/2024/02/08/lionel-messi-hong-kong-injury/Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:31:26 GMTTOPSHOT - Inter Miami&#039;s Argentine forward Lionel Messi (L) sits on the bench during the friendly football match between Hong Kong XI and US Inter Miami CF in Hong Kong on February 4, 2024. Inter Miami were booed off the pitch after their injured superstar Lionel Messi failed to take the field in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. (Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP) (Photo by PETER PARKS/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Messi's return in Inter Miami draw vs. Vissel Kobe ends a long, arduous world tour]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257578/2024/02/07/messi-inter-miami-vissel-kobe/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257578/2024/02/07/messi-inter-miami-vissel-kobe/Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:35:44 GMTVissel Kobe&#039;s midfielder Nanasei Iino (L) tries to defend against Inter Miami&#039;s Argentine forward Lionel Messi (R) during the second half of the friendly football match between Inter Miami of the US&#039;s Major League Soccer league and Vissel Kobe of Japan&#039;s J-League at the National Stadium in Tokyo on February 7, 2024. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) (Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[What MLS should take from the NFL: Lessons on scheduling, playoff format and offseason buzz]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5255171/2024/02/06/mls-nfl-playoff-format-schedule-offseason/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5255171/2024/02/06/mls-nfl-playoff-format-schedule-offseason/Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:06:36 GMTCHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 22: Christian McCaffrey (22) of the Carolina Panthers is honored before the soccer match between the Charlotte FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps on May 22, 2022 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. (Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi explains adductor injury, hopes to play vs. Vissel Kobe on Wednesday]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5253911/2024/02/05/lionel-messi-injury-vissel-kobe-return/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5253911/2024/02/05/lionel-messi-injury-vissel-kobe-return/Tue, 06 Feb 2024 04:14:37 GMTLionel Messi<![CDATA[Inter Miami's game vs. Vissel Kobe will not stream on Apple TV]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5253605/2024/02/05/inter-miami-vissel-kobe-apple-tv/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5253605/2024/02/05/inter-miami-vissel-kobe-apple-tv/Tue, 06 Feb 2024 01:03:06 GMTHONG KONG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4: Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF reacts during the preseason friendly match between Hong Kong Team and Inter Miami at Hong Kong Stadium on February 4, 2024 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Thomas Tang/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)<![CDATA[From Salah to Neymar to Kimmich: The big stars with contracts expiring in 2025]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5244664/2024/02/05/kimmich-neymar-salah-contracts-2025/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5244664/2024/02/05/kimmich-neymar-salah-contracts-2025/Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:10:34 GMTJoshua Kimmich, Neymar, Mohamed Salah<![CDATA[Hong Kong government wants explanation for Lionel Messi's absence from pre-season friendly in city]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5249884/2024/02/04/lionel-messi-hong-kong-inter-miami-why/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5249884/2024/02/04/lionel-messi-hong-kong-inter-miami-why/Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:38:31 GMTMiami&#039;s Argentine forward Lionel Messi (2nd L) looks on from the bench during the friendly football match between Hong Kong XI and US Inter Miami CF in Hong Kong on February 4, 2024. Inter Miami were booed off the pitch after their injured superstar Lionel Messi failed to take the field in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. (Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP) (Photo by PETER PARKS/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Messi no-show prompts boos in Hong Kong, but Inter Miami focus on bigger picture]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5249529/2024/02/04/inter-miami-hong-kong-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5249529/2024/02/04/inter-miami-hong-kong-messi/Sun, 04 Feb 2024 12:39:44 GMTHONG KONG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 03: A sailing ship bearing a portrait of Inter Miami CF&#039;s Argentine forward Lionel Messi sails across the Victoria Harbour on February 3, 2024 in Hong Kong, China. A friendly football match between Hong Kong Team and Inter Miami CF will be held in Hong Kong on February 4. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)<![CDATA[What next for Saudi Arabia's football vision as big ambitions meet player discontent?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5247222/2024/02/04/saudi-pro-league-what-next/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5247222/2024/02/04/saudi-pro-league-what-next/Sun, 04 Feb 2024 05:15:47 GMT<![CDATA[Inter Miami's preseason tour shows the growing pains of making the jump to 'global brand']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245193/2024/02/03/inter-miami-tour-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245193/2024/02/03/inter-miami-tour-messi/Sat, 03 Feb 2024 10:00:10 GMTRIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 01: Jordi Alba of Inter Miami reacts during the Riyadh Season Cup match between Al-Nassr and Inter Miami at Kingdom Arena on February 01, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Messi vs. Ronaldo? Saudi Pro League vs. MLS? In Riyadh, it was no contest.]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245629/2024/02/01/messi-ronaldo-inter-miami-al-nassr-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245629/2024/02/01/messi-ronaldo-inter-miami-al-nassr-mls/Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:24:24 GMTRIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 01: A general view as Lionel Messi of Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr are displayed on the main screen during the Riyadh Season Cup match between Al-Nassr and Inter Miami at Kingdom Arena on February 01, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Messi-Ronaldo rivalry takes new shape with MLS and Saudi league]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5244430/2024/02/01/messi-cristiano-ronaldo-mls-saudi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5244430/2024/02/01/messi-cristiano-ronaldo-mls-saudi/Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:25:56 GMTMONACO, MONACO - AUGUST 29: Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus and Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona react during the UEFA Champions League Draw, part of the UEFA European Club Football Season Kick-Off 2019/2020 at Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum on August 29, 2019 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[What I'm hearing on MLS, USMNT moves on transfer deadline day: Bogert]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5244080/2024/02/01/mls-usmnt-transfers-deadline-day/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5244080/2024/02/01/mls-usmnt-transfers-deadline-day/Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:35:57 GMTSAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JANUARY 20: Duncan McGuire #13 of the United States reacts during the second half of a match against Slovenia at Toyota Field on January 20, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/USSF/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ranking the 10 best Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo matchups of all time]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240828/2024/02/01/messi-vs-ronaldo-ranking/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240828/2024/02/01/messi-vs-ronaldo-ranking/Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:10:14 GMT<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo injury rules him out of friendly against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240959/2024/01/31/cristiano-ronaldo-injury-lionel-messi-inter-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240959/2024/01/31/cristiano-ronaldo-injury-lionel-messi-inter-miami/Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:38:06 GMTBURAYDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 30: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr looks on prior to the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Taawoun and Al-Nassr at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Inter Miami expand DRV PNK Stadium ahead of Lionel Messi's first full MLS season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5241521/2024/01/31/inter-miami-stadium-capacity-drv-pnk/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5241521/2024/01/31/inter-miami-stadium-capacity-drv-pnk/Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:26:24 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 30: Lionel Messi #10 and DeAndre Yedlin #2 of Inter Miami CF react prior to a match between Nashville SC and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on August 30, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Messi, Suarez score but Inter Miami falls to Al Hilal: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5236633/2024/01/29/messi-suarez-inter-miami-al-hilal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5236633/2024/01/29/messi-suarez-inter-miami-al-hilal/Mon, 29 Jan 2024 22:33:57 GMTInter Miami&#039;s Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates with his Uruguayan forward #09 Luis Suarez after scoring his team&#039;s second goal from a penalty kick during the friendly exhibition match between Saudi Arabia&#039;s al-Hilal SFC and the US Inter Miami CF at the Kingdom Arena Stadium in Riyadh on January 29, 2024. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP) (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Inter Miami unveil new home kit, will be worn against Al Hilal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5235644/2024/01/29/inter-miami-jersey-messi-new/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5235644/2024/01/29/inter-miami-jersey-messi-new/Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:41:12 GMT<![CDATA[Dallas 1-0 Inter Miami: Messi tries an Olimpico as Miami still scoreless after two friendlies]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5220287/2024/01/22/inter-miami-messi-dallas-olimpico/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5220287/2024/01/22/inter-miami-messi-dallas-olimpico/Tue, 23 Jan 2024 01:17:41 GMTDALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 22: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts during the first half in the match between Inter Miami CF and FC Dallas at Cotton Bowl on January 22, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS referees authorize potential strike, file labor complaint as work stoppage looms]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219583/2024/01/22/mls-referees-strike-vote/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219583/2024/01/22/mls-referees-strike-vote/Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:33:44 GMTST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 30: Referees Kyle Atkins, Ted Unkel, Matthew Corrigan and Chris Elliott during a game between San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on September 30, 2023 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Jeremy Olson/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Messi-mania in El Salvador: The best bits from Inter Miami's preseason debut]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5215105/2024/01/19/messi-inter-miami-el-salvador/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5215105/2024/01/19/messi-inter-miami-el-salvador/Sat, 20 Jan 2024 03:14:50 GMTSAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR - JANUARY 19: Lionel Messi of Inter Miami FC kicks a corner during a friendly match between El Salvador and Inter Miami at Cuscatlan Stadium on January 19, 2024 in San Salvador, El Salvador. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS offseason needs: What all 29 teams need to add before the window closes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5207507/2024/01/17/mls-offseason-needs-transfers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5207507/2024/01/17/mls-offseason-needs-transfers/Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:00:54 GMT<![CDATA[Lionel Messi named men's footballer of the year at The Best FIFA Football Awards]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5203366/2024/01/15/lionel-messi-fifa-the-best-award/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5203366/2024/01/15/lionel-messi-fifa-the-best-award/Mon, 15 Jan 2024 21:06:29 GMTOct 7, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) acknowledges fans after the game against FC Cincinnati at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Luis Suarez's first Inter Miami press conference: What he said and what it means]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5200461/2024/01/13/luis-suarez-inter-miami-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5200461/2024/01/13/luis-suarez-inter-miami-mls/Sat, 13 Jan 2024 22:12:44 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: New transfer of Inter Miami, Luis Suarez speaks to press during an introductory press conference at Florida Blue Training Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States on January 13, 2024. (Photo by Arturo Jimenez/Anadolu via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS referees work stoppage 'imminent' amid ongoing CBA negotiations: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5182033/2024/01/05/mls-referees-pro-psra-cba-negotiations/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5182033/2024/01/05/mls-referees-pro-psra-cba-negotiations/Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:23:29 GMTCOLUMBUS, OHIO - DECEMBER 09: Referee Armando Villarreal speaks to both teams during the 2023 MLS Cup between the Columbus Crew and the Los Angeles FC at Lower.com Field on December 09, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)<![CDATA[What I'm hearing on potential MLS player moves abroad: Tom Bogert]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5177729/2024/01/04/mls-january-transfer-window/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5177729/2024/01/04/mls-january-transfer-window/Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:11:17 GMTFOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 07: New England Revolution midfielder Noel Buck (29) pushes up field during a Leagues Cup Round of 16 match between the New England Revolution and Querétaro Fútbol Club on August 7, 2023, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Portland Timbers acquire Kamal Miller in trade with Inter Miami: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5170446/2023/12/30/kamal-miller-portland-timbers-inter-miami-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5170446/2023/12/30/kamal-miller-portland-timbers-inter-miami-trade/Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:48:46 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 27: Kamal Miller #31 of Inter Miami CF passes the ball at DRV PNK Stadium on September 27, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Roy Miller/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)<![CDATA[The best of 2023 from The Athletic's North American soccer staff]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5165310/2023/12/28/us-soccer-best-stories/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5165310/2023/12/28/us-soccer-best-stories/Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[Inter Miami's Jorge Mas is The Athletic's American soccer person of 2023]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5161966/2023/12/27/jorge-mas-inter-miami-lionel-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5161966/2023/12/27/jorge-mas-inter-miami-lionel-messi/Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:00:19 GMT<![CDATA[FC Barcelona reunion: How Luis Suarez fits with Messi in Inter Miami's lineup]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5157567/2023/12/22/luiz-suarez-messi-inter-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5157567/2023/12/22/luiz-suarez-messi-inter-miami/Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:00:53 GMT(L-R) referee Damir Skomina, Andrea Barzagli of Juventus FC, Jordi Alba of FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona, Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League group D match between FC Barcelona and Juventus FC on September 12, 2017 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain.(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Inter Miami announce Luis Suarez signing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5157029/2023/12/22/luis-suarez-inter-miami-transfer-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5157029/2023/12/22/luis-suarez-inter-miami-transfer-messi/Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:09:04 GMTRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 06: Luis Suarez of Gremio looks on prior to the match between Fluminense and Gremio as part of Brasileirao 2023 at Maracana Stadium on December 06, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)<![CDATA['I have to set the tone': Behind the scenes with the MLS Cup officiating crew]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5153798/2023/12/21/mls-cup-referee-armando-villarreal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5153798/2023/12/21/mls-cup-referee-armando-villarreal/Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:13:13 GMT<![CDATA[MLS schedule release: Messi, Miami to kick off earliest-ever start to season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5152779/2023/12/20/mls-schedule-release-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5152779/2023/12/20/mls-schedule-release-messi/Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:15:43 GMTFRISCO, TEXAS - AUGUST 06: Inter Miami CF walks onto the pitch prior to the Leagues Cup 2023 Round of 16 match between Inter Miami CF and FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium on August 06, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why are U.S. Soccer and MLS clashing over the U.S. Open Cup? Everything we know]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5152490/2023/12/20/us-soccer-open-cup-mls-explained/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5152490/2023/12/20/us-soccer-open-cup-mls-explained/Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:05:57 GMTORLANDO CITY, FL - SEPTEMBER 7: Exploria Field prior to a game between Sacramento Republic FC and Orlando City SC at Exploria Stadium on September 7, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS SuperDraft: Toronto FC selects Tyrese Spicer No. 1, teams uncertain on potential picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5150287/2023/12/19/mls-superdraft-toronto-fc-tyrese-spicer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5150287/2023/12/19/mls-superdraft-toronto-fc-tyrese-spicer/Tue, 19 Dec 2023 22:36:16 GMT<![CDATA[Lionel Messi set to play former club Newell's Old Boys as Inter Miami announce friendly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5148195/2023/12/19/lionel-messi-inter-miami-newells-old-boys/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5148195/2023/12/19/lionel-messi-inter-miami-newells-old-boys/Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:48:56 GMTLionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates will kick off the 2024 preseason with an exhibition match at El Salvador on Jan. 19, 2024. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS’ U.S. Open Cup plan is a cynical move away from soccer’s standard: Rueter]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141474/2023/12/15/mls-us-open-cup-departure/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141474/2023/12/15/mls-us-open-cup-departure/Sat, 16 Dec 2023 02:59:33 GMTUS Open Cup<![CDATA[MLS teams won't compete in 2024 U.S. Open Cup, developmental clubs to participate instead]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141003/2023/12/15/mls-us-open-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141003/2023/12/15/mls-us-open-cup/Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:07:09 GMTSep 27, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; A detail view of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final trophy after the game between Inter Miami CF and the Houston Dynamo at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Inter Miami confirm friendly against Vissel Kobe in Tokyo as part of 2024 pre-season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5140532/2023/12/15/inter-miami-vissel-kobe-tokyo-friendly/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5140532/2023/12/15/inter-miami-vissel-kobe-tokyo-friendly/Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:56:30 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 20: Facundo Farías #11 of Inter Miami celebrates with this teammates after a goal during the first half during a match between Toronto FC and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on September 20, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi’s shirts sell for $7.8m - but Michael Jordan still holds the record]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134710/2023/12/14/lionel-messis-shirts-sold-for-7million-michael-jordan-record/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134710/2023/12/14/lionel-messis-shirts-sold-for-7million-michael-jordan-record/Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:48:35 GMTLionel Messi<![CDATA[Will Messi lead MLS to loosen spending rules? Inside the committee that decides]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5136852/2023/12/14/mls-roster-rules-messi-spending/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5136852/2023/12/14/mls-roster-rules-messi-spending/Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:42:22 GMT<![CDATA[What we're hearing about Miami, Philly and more at the start of MLS free agency: Bogert and Tenorio]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134894/2023/12/13/inter-miami-philadelphia-union-free-agency/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134894/2023/12/13/inter-miami-philadelphia-union-free-agency/Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:52:27 GMTCOLUMBUS, OHIO - AUGUST 26: Julian Gressel #7 of the Columbus Crew controls the ball during the match against Toronto FC at Lower.com Field on August 26, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated Toronto 2-0. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS free agents: A guide to the best available as the offseason ramps up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134674/2023/12/13/mls-free-agents/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134674/2023/12/13/mls-free-agents/Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:25:08 GMT<![CDATA[Inter Miami announce Saudi Arabia tour with Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo friendly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5130485/2023/12/12/inter-miami-lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-friendly/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5130485/2023/12/12/inter-miami-lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-friendly/Tue, 12 Dec 2023 07:30:48 GMTCristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi<![CDATA[MLS won't add a fourth designated player post-Messi: Don Garber]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5123584/2023/12/08/don-garber-mls-state-of-the-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5123584/2023/12/08/don-garber-mls-state-of-the-league/Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:03:52 GMTDec 8, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; MLS commissioner Don Garber gives the State of the League Address and answers media questions prior to the MLS Cup presented by Audi at Lower.com field. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Luis Suarez: Biting, racism, on-field genius - the most divisive player in world soccer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5114631/2023/12/06/luis-suarez-career-history-inter-miami-mls-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5114631/2023/12/06/luis-suarez-career-history-inter-miami-mls-messi/Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:00:35 GMTSAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JANUARY 14: Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santander match between Real Sociedad v FC Barcelona at the Estadio Anoeta on January 14, 2018 in San Sebastian Spain (Photo by Laurens Lindhout/Soccrates/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Inter Miami finalizing Luis Suarez signing on one-year deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4716113/2023/12/05/luis-suarez-inter-miami-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4716113/2023/12/05/luis-suarez-inter-miami-transfer/Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:46:19 GMTPORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - MAY 21: Luis Suarez of Gremio celebrates after scoring the team&#039;s first goal during a Brasileirao match between Gremio and Internacional at Arena do Gremio on May 21, 2023 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Fernando Alves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Luis Suarez's year in Brazil with Gremio: 'Like watching an alien play with humans']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5110916/2023/12/05/lang-suarez-brazil-gremio/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5110916/2023/12/05/lang-suarez-brazil-gremio/Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:06:59 GMTPORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - APRIL 09: Luis Suárez of Gremio celebrates his goal during Campeonato Gaucho Final match between Gremio and Caxias do Sul at Arena do Gremio on April 9, 2023 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Liamara Polli/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Inter Miami sell out 2024 season tickets ahead of Lionel Messi's first full year in MLS]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5102214/2023/11/30/lionel-messi-inter-miami-tickets/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5102214/2023/11/30/lionel-messi-inter-miami-tickets/Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:59:48 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 10: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF hoist his trophy during the Ballon d&#039;Or trophy presentation at DRV PNK Stadium on November 10, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Footballers and their entourages: Money, status, family and friendship - what could go wrong?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4924932/2023/11/23/footballers-entourages/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4924932/2023/11/23/footballers-entourages/Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:10:43 GMT<![CDATA[How the new MLS best-of-three playoff format compares to recent history]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5084329/2023/11/22/how-the-new-mls-best-of-three-playoff-format-compares-to-recent-history/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5084329/2023/11/22/how-the-new-mls-best-of-three-playoff-format-compares-to-recent-history/Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:48:48 GMTCOLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez (9) has words with Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (10) after a foul on Columbus Crew forward Diego Rossi (10) during the second half in the MLS Cup Playoff game on November 12, 2023, at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Inter Miami deny involvement in Saudi Arabia plans for Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo friendly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5080693/2023/11/21/messi-ronaldo-inter-miami-al-nassr-saudi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5080693/2023/11/21/messi-ronaldo-inter-miami-al-nassr-saudi/Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:21:32 GMT<![CDATA[Lionel Messi's 2022 World Cup shirts to be auctioned; expected to sell for more than $10m]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5077456/2023/11/20/lionel-messi-shirts-world-cup-auction/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5077456/2023/11/20/lionel-messi-shirts-world-cup-auction/Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:48:07 GMTMessi<![CDATA[How Bielsa's Uruguay took Argentina - and Messi - out of comfort zone to seal historic win]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5070750/2023/11/17/bielsa-uruguay-argentina-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5070750/2023/11/17/bielsa-uruguay-argentina-messi/Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:20:26 GMTUruguay Argentina victory<![CDATA[From MLS suspension to USL president: How Paul McDonough moved on from Inter Miami]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5058191/2023/11/13/paul-mcdonough-mls-usl/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5058191/2023/11/13/paul-mcdonough-mls-usl/Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:27:51 GMT<![CDATA[Phil Neville gets a hostile welcome in Portland, where quick success should be possible]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5052020/2023/11/11/phil-neville-portland-timbers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5052020/2023/11/11/phil-neville-portland-timbers/Sat, 11 Nov 2023 12:00:26 GMTApr 22, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Inter Miami CF head coach Phil Neville reacts during the first half against the Houston Dynamo FC at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[In 'Messi Meets America' on Apple TV, revealing moments are few and far between]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5049344/2023/11/10/lionel-messi-apple-tv-series-documentary/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5049344/2023/11/10/lionel-messi-apple-tv-series-documentary/Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:00:56 GMTInter Miami&#039;s Argentine forward Lionel Messi waves as he arrives for the round of 32 Leagues Cup football match between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on August 2, 2023. (Photo by Giorgio VIERA / AFP) / &quot;The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: photographer [Giorgio VIERA] instead of [CHANDAN KHANNA]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. 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We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.&quot; (Photo by GIORGIO VIERA/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Phil Neville addresses sexist tweets following Portland Timbers fan backlash]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5047255/2023/11/09/phil-neville-sexist-tweets-portland-timbers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5047255/2023/11/09/phil-neville-sexist-tweets-portland-timbers/Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:42:16 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FL - APRIL 08: Phil Neville Head Coach of Inter Miami CF reacts in the second half of the Major League Soccer match against FC Dallas at DRV PNK Stadium on April 8, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Ira L. 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