MLS, Messi and 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.
MLS playoffs without Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could be a welcome reality check
The Argentine won't be in MLS forever and his shock early exit from the playoffs is an opportunity to really evaluate 'the Messi effect'
Lionel Messi 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.
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi sends warning to MLS after playoffs elimination by Atlanta United
Following Inter Miami's unexpected MLS Cup elimination at the hands of Atlanta United, star Lionel Messi sent a clear message to the league's teams, signaling his focus on the upcoming season.
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.
Atlanta United knocks Inter Miami and Messi out of MLS Cup Playoffs
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were eliminated in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs in a stunning upset, losing 3-2 at home to ninth-seeded Atlanta United on Saturday at Chase Stadium.
Lionel Messi is still unplayable at 37, but here’s how we stopped Inter Miami for almighty MLS upset
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami looked like an unstoppable force heading into the MLS play-offs, but one Welsh coach was able to help mastermind their demise. The David Beckham-owned Florida team
Inter Miami must embrace MLS and its players in building 2025 roster, or risk the Lionel Messi experiment being an on-pitch failure
The Herons' Round 1 playoff exit raises questions about their transfer and recruitment strategy over the past season
MLS awards winners, finalists: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez up for MVP; Wilfried Nancy to finally win top coach?
With MLS Cup Playoffs in full swing, the finalists for end-of-season awards have been announced. They were determined from a ...
Lionel Messi called up by Argentina for 2 matches during break in MLS Cup Playoffs
Lionel Messi is on Argentina's roster for a pair of 2026 World Cup qualifying matches later this month. Argentine coach ...
Lionel Messi and his star teammates were ousted, proving you can't buy an MLS Cup
While MLS and its Apple broadcast partners were deeply invested in Lionel Messi leading Inter Miami to the MLS Cup, parity ...
Soccer-Messi bounced from MLS playoffs but league feels the boost
Lionel Messi's first trip to the MLS playoffs ended in shock disappointment but the World Cup winner has injected new life ...
Lionel Messi Scores First Career MLS Cup Playoff Goal
Lionel Messi reached a new Major League Soccer milestone in Inter Miami's MLS Cup Playoffs clash vs. Atlanta United.