MLS, Messi and Inter Miami

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 has again leveled the field.
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.
Where do Lionel Messi and Inter Miami go from here?
The end was abrupt and painful. On Saturday night in South Florida, the locker room was somber. And somewhere amid the haze of the biggest upset in Major League Soccer history, a startling reality set in: Lionel Messi will enter the final guaranteed year of his MLS contract without a single playoff series victory.
Lionel Messi: Inter Miami will 'come back stronger next year'
Lionel Messi vowed to "come back stronger" in 2025, following Inter Miami's elimination for the 2024 Major League Soccer playoffs on Saturday night at Chase Stadium.
Lionel Messi and top-seeded Inter Miami are ousted from MLS playoffs
After Messi and Miami recorded the best regular season in league history, they crashed out of the postseason in the quarterfinals to No. 9 seed Atlanta.
MLS playoff teams set: Road to MLS Cup continues with conference semifinals
The field is set. Here are the teams advancing to the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. Check out the full schedule and bracket.
MLS Cup playoffs: Round 1 sees LAFC, Galaxy emerge as favorites
Inter Miami's elimination wasn't the only shock of Round One, so ESPN unpacks the highs and lows of the wild beginnings of the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs.
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Kaufman: What went wrong with Inter Miami? Why did Messi’s team fall so short of expectations? | Opinion
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Lionel Messi’s GOAT status in question after historic loss to Atlanta United
It was all lining up to be a season of perfection for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. This season was supposed to be the final ...
Lionel Messi Breaks Silence With Strong Message After Inter Miami Playoff Loss
Messi took to social media to make his feelings clear after Inter Miami's shocking first round MLS Playoffs exit.
MLS nightmare comes true as Atlanta knocks out Lionel Messi, Inter Miami | Arace
The dramatic beauty of sport was on display Saturday night when Atlanta United bounced Lionel Messi and Inter Miami from the ...
Everyone is CONVINCED 'outrageous' Liverpool prodigy will be Lionel Messi's heir
Fans on social media are convinced they have spotted a young Liverpool star who can follow in Lionel Messi's footsteps. Yes, ...