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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
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LISTEN: Eva Longoria on Investing in Soccer and Immersing in Mexican Football Culture With Her New FX Docuseries ‘Necaxa'
On the latest episode of the 'Daily Variety' podcast, Eva Longoria joins co-editor Cynthia Littleton to talk about her new soccer docuseries, 'Necaxa,' premiering on FX on Aug. 7. Before her involvement in the project — which follows Longoria as she tries to revive Club Necaxa, a football team in Aguascalientes, Mexico — Longoria became connected to the sport after initially investing in the Los Angeles Angel City FC women's pro soccer team, which is majority owned by Disney CEO Bob Iger and Willow Bay. More from Variety LISTEN: 'Fantastic Four' Stumbles in Week 2; KCON Lights Up K-pop Fandom; Jason Momoa Triumphs in 'Chief of War' The Key Changes Rocking the Music Industry in 2025 LISTEN: Tatiana Siegel Sits Down With Trump-Loving Superman Alum Dean Cain; Disney, NBCU and Fox Wrap the Upfront Haggle 'Angel City for Los Angeles was a very specific project led by Natalie Portman and Julie Uhrman, who wanted to prove that female owners could run a female team in female sports,' Longoria says on the podcast. 'It was a good pilot program.' Real estate investor Al Tylis and Sam Porter, an executive at Club Necaxa, approached Longoria about her interest in investing in the team. 'They invest in undervalued leagues or teams in huge leagues. They have a cricket team in India and a rugby team in New Zealand,' she says. 'They came and said, 'We want to do La Liga Mexicana because there's so much value in the Mexican League.' The amount of eyeballs watching [soccer] outside of the Premier League and Champions League, and the amount of people that watch La Liga Mexicana, was insane. They have a very moneyball approach. They're very data-driven and statistic-driven.' She continues, 'I'm the opposite. I'm emotionally driven. I don't invest in things. I invest in people. And I fell in love with Al and Sam. I said, 'These are guys I want to be in business with.' Anytime I have an opportunity to elevate what people think of Mexico, the beauty of Mexico, elevate the idea of the talent that comes out of Mexico and the culture, I jump at it. It's what drives me and my purpose as a producer and director. It's the stories I want to tell. So I thought, 'Sign me up. I would love to invest.'' When Longoria originally signed on as an investor in Club Necaxa, she hadn't imagined that producing a series would be the outcome until she arrived in the Mexican town. 'I thought, 'This is a TV show,'' she said. 'The town is a character. The family that runs the team is amazing human beings: the players, the coaches and the staff. I immediately saw a TV show.' It wasn't until later that she teamed with 'Welcome to Wrexham' producers Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds, who serve as executive producers. 'We started developing the TV show outside of the 'Wrexham' world. By chance, my investment group with Al and Sam decided to invest in Wrexham. In turn, they invested in us,' Longoria says. 'I love what they do with 'Wrexham,'' she says. 'I thought that if there's anybody who knows how to do this, it's Rob and Ryan. I knew we were going to have a show because you can't script what happens. We've been through coaches. We've been through management changes. We sold our star player. We got him back. The emotion and drama are insane. You can't script it.' Since shooting the series, Longoria has had the opportunity to immerse herself in Mexican football culture and learn the significance of soccer to the community while also admitting the fears she had about embarking on unfamiliar territory within the male-dominated sport. One fear, she explains, 'was that I'm Mexican American. I'm American by nationality, and I thought, 'Oh god, I hope they accept me.' I was also nervous as a woman in a man's sport, as one of the few. I thought, 'Oh god, I hope they accept me for that too.' The reason I saw soccer as a national language is because nobody cares about that. They care about what you're doing for the team and how we are going to win championships. So, I've been welcomed with open arms.' on iHeartPodcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify and other podcast platforms. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in August 2025 What's Coming to Netflix in August 2025
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lionel Messi Suffers Injury in Inter Miami vs Necaxa — How Long Is He Out?
Lionel Messi Suffers Injury in Inter Miami vs Necaxa — How Long Is He Out? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In the 11th minute, Lionel Messi needed to be substituted out due to an injury. The InterMiami star couldn't continue after going down during the Leagues Cup game against ClubNecaxa at Chase Stadium. Advertisement This is Inter Miami's second group stage game of the Leagues Cup this year, and now the team will be without its most important player for the rest of the tournament. The tournament ends on August 31, which is the date of the final. USA Today reports that Messi may have suffered a hamstring injury. Messi appeared to grab his right hamstring, and fans believe it was from a play during an attack. Messi was dribbling towards the Necaxa penalty box goal when he was brought down by two Necaxa players. It was reported that Messi has had previous issues with the right hamstring. Advertisement Inter Miami has yet to confirm the status of this injury, but new reports suggest he may be out for a while. FOX reports that the only positive is that Messi walked to the locker room without assistance. Lionel Messi Set to Miss 3-4 Weeks? The Soccer Business journalist Simon Evans predicts that the injury appears to rule Messi out for three to four weeks. If true, that rules Messi out of the rest of the Leagues Cup this year. The player who replaced Messi was replaced by Federico Redondo in the 11th minute. Inter Miami scored a minute late courtesy of Telasco Segovia. Inter Miami went down to ten men in the 17th minute as Maximiliano Falcon was sent off. Advertisement Necaxa equalized in the 33rd minute through Tomas Badaloni. The first half ended 1-1, with both teams desperate to gain three points in the hope of qualifying for the quarterfinals. Inter Miami Games Lionel Messi May Miss If Messi is out for around three to four weeks, Inter Miami will be without him for the Leagues Cup and MLS games. Inter Miami's next game is against Pumas UNAM on August 6, which marks their last Leagues Cup group stage match. Advertisement The Herons return to MLS action next weekend on August 10 against Orlando City. They face the MLS champions, the LA Galaxy, on August 16. Their last games in August are against DC United and Chicago Fire. Inter Miami AugustSchedule Inter Miami vs Pumas UNAM (Home) : August 6 Inter Miami vs Orlando City (Away) : August 10 Inter Miami vs LA Galaxy (Home) : August 16 Inter Miami vs DC United (Away) : August 23 Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire (Home): August 30 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
News18
03-08-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Take The L': MLS Takes A Dig At Mexico's Club Necaxa After Dramatic Inter Miami Win
Last Updated: Inter Miami beat Club Necaxa 5-4 in penalties after a 2-2 draw in the Leagues Cup. Messi was injured early, Alba scored late, and Monreal's celebration backfired. In a high-stakes Leagues Cup showdown, Inter Miami edged out Mexico's Club Necaxa 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a dramatic 2-2 draw at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. The night was full of storylines—from Lionel Messi's early injury to Ricardo Monreal's Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired celebration and the cheeky reaction it provoked from MLS' official X (formerly Twitter) account. Ricardo Monreal put Necaxa ahead 2-1 in the 81st minute with a well-taken goal and didn't hold back in celebrating, channeling Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic 'SIUUU' pose in front of Inter Miami fans. But the lead didn't last long. Jordi Alba, stepping up in Messi's absence, smashed home a stoppage-time equalizer in the 92nd minute to force penalties. Inter Miami coolly converted all five spot-kicks, while Tomas Badaloni, who had scored Necaxa's earlier equalizer, missed his penalty. Monreal, despite converting his own attempt, saw his celebration come back to haunt him, especially when MLS' official account posted a blunt message post-match: 'Take the L." Lionel Messi Injured Early in Match The match took a worrying turn for Miami in just the 11th minute when Lionel Messi—fresh off a stellar season tallying 24 goals and 10 assists in 31 games—went down with a suspected muscle injury. The Argentine captain appeared to strain his upper right leg or groin while charging into the Necaxa box, stumbling after a collision with defender Alexis Peña. Shortly afterward, Messi was seen alone on the pitch holding his leg before lying down and signaling for medical help. He was replaced by Federico Redondo and walked off under his own power, but the concern was clear. Post-match, Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano gave a cautious update. 'He felt a discomfort, and we will not be able to know until tomorrow how severe the injury is," Mascherano said. 'There's probably something there. Maybe not as important, because he was really not in pain. But he did feel a pull." view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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03-08-2025
- Sport
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Lionel Messi suffers hamstring injury: Will he play in Inter Miami's next Leagues Cup game
Lionel Messi suffered a hamstring injury during Inter Miami's Leagues Cup win over Club Necaxa on August 2. While Messi was subbed off early, Inter Miami won on penalties thanks to Jordi Alba's equaliser in the dying minutes. read more Advertisement Lionel Messi receives treatment on the field after getting injured. Reuters Inter Miami fans held their breath on Saturday, August 2, as Lionel Messi suffered a hamstring injury during his side's dramatic Leagues Cup win over Club Necaxa. The World Cup-winning Argentine limped off the field just minutes into the game, raising questions about his availability for the next match. What happened to Messi? Messi got injured in the 8th minute after a challenge from two Necaxa defenders near the penalty area. He slowly walked back toward the bench before sitting down on the pitch. Team trainers rushed in and began working on his right upper thigh, suggesting a hamstring issue. He was eventually substituted out. After the game, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano gave a short update. He said Messi did not feel intense pain but mentioned feeling a pull in his hamstring. A proper examination is scheduled for Sunday, August 3, to check how bad the injury is. 'There's probably something there,' Mascherano was quoted as saying. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Will Messi play against Pumas UNAM? Inter Miami's next Leagues Cup group stage match is set for August 7 against Pumas UNAM. Whether Messi will play or not will depend on the results of his medical test. Inter Miami win on penalties Inter Miami played down a man for much of regulation after Maxi Falcon was ejected with a red card in the opening minutes. Necaxa defender Cristian Calderón was sent off in the 60th after being shown a second yellow card, so both clubs played with 10 men the rest of the way. Telasco Segovia put his side ahead 1-0 minute after Messi exited on a feed from Inter Miami newcomer Rodrigo De Paul, who had two assists in just his second match with the club. It was Segovia's second goal of the tournament. Tomas Badaloni tied it at 1 on a shot that he tapped past Rocco Rios Novo to the bottom left corner in the 33rd. Ricardo Monreal put the Mexican club ahead in the 81st before veteran left back Jordi Alba snapped a header into the back of the net on De Paul's free kick. Inter Miami won its first two Leagues Cup matches but can only advance if it has enough points in the tournament's Major League Soccer standings. Saturday's victory gave Inter Miami five points, and the Herons sit atop the MLS table, though there are several more matches that will be played the rest of the weekend. (With agency inputs)
Hindustan Times
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Lionel Messi injury: Will Inter Miami star miss Leagues Cup game against Pumas UNAM
Lionel Messi, World Cup winner and Inter Miami star, suffered a hamstring injury during his side's Leagues Cup win over Club Necaxa. Trainers had to come and help an injured Lionel Messi, who was eventually subbed off in the 11th minute. (Getty Images via AFP) Messi was injured in the eighth minute of the game when he fell to a challenge by a pair of defenders near the penalty area. His team went on to win the game in penalty shootouts. Meanwhile, the 38-year-old Argentine walked back towards the bench before sitting down on the pitch. Trainers came out and worked on his right upper thigh area before he subbed out in the 11th. What the Inter Miami coach said about Messi's injury Javier Mascherano, the team coach, spoke about the forward's inujry after the game. He said that Messi wasn't necessarily in pain, but had felt a pull. He indicated Messi would be examined on Sunday to determine the severity of the injury. Also Read | MLS suspension of Messi and Alba is 'draconian,' Inter Miami owner says 'There's probably something there,' Mascherano said. Will Messi be available for the match against Pumas UNAM? Inter Miami take on Pumas UNAM on August 7 for the Leagues Cup group stage match, meaning the next game is four days away. Depending on the severity of the injury, Messi could either be part of the lineup or out of the squad. For Grade 1 hamstring injuries, one might feel better in less than a week, Cleveland Clinic noted. Given the kind of medical care star athletes like Messi have access to, if his injury is not that serious, he could well be back on his feet for the UNAM soccer match. Grade 2 and 3 injuries take longer to heal from, likely several months. However, given that Messi could make it back to the bench on his own feet and didn't need a stretcher or assistance in particular, indicates that the injury might not be that serious, since he was able to put some pressure on his feet. The Inter Miami-Necaxa game ended 2-2 before the former won in penalties. Both sides played with ten men, since Inter's Maxi Falcón got a red card in the opening minutes, and Necaxa's Cristian Calderón was sent off in the 60th minute. (With AP inputs)
