47 h. ago Inter Miami's 'evil empire' jibe as MLS rivals LA Galaxy opt for different approach

LA Galaxy won a record-extending sixth MLS Cup last season, ending a 10-year wait to land Major League Soccer's top prize - and their approach has been revealed in the new Apple TV+ docuseries Onside: Major League Soccer

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48 h. ago David Beckham's bid to find the next Lionel Messi as he draws up ambitious MLS plan

In the new Apple TV+ docuseries Onside: Major League Soccer - which provides unprecedented access to players, coaches and clubs during the 2024 season - David Beckham revealed his future Inter Miami plans

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61 h. ago Could Messi do it on an inhumanely cold night in Kansas City? Of course he could

Temperatures dipped to 0F (-17C) for Inter Miami’s match on Wednesday. The Argentinian still found a way to make a differenceThe question, which in time has become less of a question and more of a cliche meme, is a variation of Andy Gray’s comment: Sure, Lionel Messi is an all-time great. But can he do it on a cold rainy night in Stoke?This question is ridiculous and annoying. Of course he can – he’s done it on rainy nights in Fort Lauderdale multiple times in just the last year and half. There are whole compilations of him doing all of his usual Messi things in terrible weather throughout his career. Even the dialog the question/meme supposedly replaces – let’s see if Messi can overcome this piece of weather-based adversity! – seems pointless when the player in question has already, for all intents and purposes, completed football at the highest level. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago MLS 2025 predictions: Messi and Inter Miami’s outlook, top newcomers and more

The 2025 MLS season kicks off this week. We convened a panel of writers to discuss what they’re most looking forward to this yearSeeing more really good soccer in 2025. Over the last few years, it feels like the quality of the average coach in MLS has noticeably increased. Only a handful of MLS teams are still holding on to the “let’s play a 4-2-3-1 and defend in a mid-block” era with both hands. Pretty much every team has a distinct, observable style. JW Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Lionel Messi plays 'coldest game of his career' and defies rumours with Inter Miami supershow

Reports had suggested the World Cup winner wasn't keen on playing in the extreme weather conditions

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5 d. ago Lionel Messi 'suffers' in cold snaps as Inter Miami pal points out flaw that could see superstar skip sub zero clash

The good friends know each other well from their time at Barcelona and now in the MLS

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