The New York Times

For Jamaica, Messi’s rare visit is far from just another night at The Office

KINGSTON, Jamaica – It’s an hour before kickoff of Inter Miami’s Concacaf Champions Cup match here, and thousands of fans have their faces buried in their cell phones. Miami, and Lionel Messi, are set ...
Yahoo! Sports

As Messi-mania resumes, MLS foes maneuver to capitalize on his star power

So, as rumors warmed last spring, club executives began pitching themselves to the league office. Once Messi arrived, their advocacy surged. Some floated NFL stadiums; others promised splendid shows.
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Lionel Messi's ‘footballing dad' takes charge amid Inter Miami front office shakeup

Inter Miami has made a major move behind the scenes, putting Guillermo Hoyos, Lionel Messi's long-time mentor, in charge of first-team sporting decisions. This reshuffle comes after Raul Sanllehi, the ...
The New York Times

Messi in Jamaica: Calm reception, ‘inspiration’ – and uncertain game status

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Fancy Sixcity Pub in Portmore is a classic Jamaican dive, a glorified roadside stand in a largely abandoned industrial neighborhood west of Kingston. It sits in the shadow of the ...
Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Contract: Details, Duration and What It Means for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi’s move to Major League Soccer team Inter Miami in 2023 was groundbreaking in more ways than one. Not only did it see MLS and Miami secure the services of who many believe to be the ...