The historic napkin that solidified Lionel Messi’s connection to Barcelona has recently been sold at a staggering price of £762,400 ($965,000) through the British auction house, Bonhams. The napkin, which contained an initial agreement to sign the then-13-year-old Messi, was crafted almost 25 years ago at a Barcelona tennis club. This piece of memorabilia holds
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been identified as Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player with a total guaranteed compensation amounting to $20.45 million. This staggering figure only encapsulates Messi’s playing salary, with additional revenue streams including endorsement deals and broadcast agreements augmenting his income. According to industry reports, Messi could potentially earn up to $150
FIFA recently announced a series of proposals aimed at combating racism in football. These proposals include the implementation of a global standard gesture to indicate racist incidents, as well as the introduction of match forfeits as a disciplinary measure. While these initiatives seem well-intentioned, it is important to critically evaluate their potential effectiveness in addressing
The recent 0-0 draw between Orlando City and Inter Miami in the MLS may have been showcased as a matchup between supposed rivals, but the overall atmosphere depicted a different story. The attempts to spark a rivalry between the two teams, especially during MLS’ marketable “Rivalry Week,” fell flat as the performance on and off
Inter Miami’s star player, Lionel Messi, will unfortunately be missing the upcoming match against Orlando City due to an injury he sustained to his left knee during the team’s recent win over Montreal. The injury occurred when Montreal defender George Campbell fouled Messi in the 40th minute of the game, causing the forward to go
Lionel Messi, the star player of Inter Miami, will be evaluated ahead of the team’s clash with Orlando City on Wednesday after suffering a minor knee injury in a match against Montréal. Assistant coach Javier Morales mentioned that Messi was fouled by Montreal’s George Campbell, causing him to hold his knee during the game. Despite
Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, the Mexico international and PSV Eindhoven winger, expressed his preference for returning to Liga MX over a potential move to MLS. This statement from Lozano implies a sense of nostalgia and attachment to his roots in Mexican football. Despite his success in Europe, the idea of playing in the top flight of
Recent performance has seen Inter Miami climb the rankings after a stunning come-from-behind victory against Montréal. Matías Rojas stole the show with his magical left foot, securing a sublime free kick and assisting Benjamin Cremaschi for the winning goal. Despite Inter Miami’s success, it’s worth noting that Lionel Messi did not play a significant role
Lionel Messi’s influence on MLS leaders Inter Miami’s success is undeniable, as he consistently inspires his teammates offensively, even when he doesn’t score or get an assist. However, the team has been slipping into an uncomfortable pattern of play where the backline struggles and concedes early goals. This was evident in the recent 3-2 comeback
Inter Miami’s superstar, Lionel Messi, expressed his frustration with the new Major League Soccer rule that mandates an injured player to leave the field for two minutes. During a recent match against Montréal, Messi was fouled by the opposing defender, George Campbell, and had to exit the pitch for medical attention. This rule, which penalizes