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Miami Herald
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Inter Miami opens 2025 Leagues Cup campaign against Atlas on Wednesday
The 2025 Leagues Cup kicks off Wednesday, and Inter Miami is ready to get to work. A turbulent week saw both Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba pass on their invitations to the exhibition in Austin, triggering an automatic one-game club suspension under MLS rules, which bars players from their next league match if they miss the All-Star Game without prior approval. That sidelined both stars in Saturday's 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati. The club was reportedly 'extremely upset' by the league's 'draconian' policy. However, they managed to find a silver lining. 'They had some mandatory rest after many consecutive matches, so I think it ended up being a good thing,' Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said. 'Now, starting this new marathon of games with the Leagues Cup and more MLS matches, they feel refreshed and ready.' Both Messi and Alba were happily back on the pitch during Tuesday's training session, signaling they're ready for the next phase of a demanding summer. Inter Miami now enters the Leagues Cup — a high-stakes tournament featuring all 18 Liga MX clubs and 18 qualifying MLS teams — with plenty to play for. A CONCACAF Champions Cup automatic bid awaits the winner, and with a packed schedule ahead, Miami knows the road will be tough. 'We know this is going to be a very high-level competition,' midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi said. 'We know it will be tough; we know we will have to compete, but we'll take every opportunity to get as far as we can.' Under the tournament's revamped format, Miami will play three group-stage matches against Liga teams Atlas, Necaxa, and Pumas UNAM between Wednesday and August 7. But while it will face Mexican clubs on the pitch, Miami will compete in an MLS-only table, with only the top four MLS clubs across all groups advancing to the knockout stage. 'Tomorrow is going to be very important for us to start this tournament on the right note,' Mascherano said. Should it advance, the team will enter a single-elimination bracket, where matchups are cross-league, seeded by group-stage performance. Helping Miami's push is a major addition: midfielder Rodrigo De Paul joins on a four-year loan-to-buy deal from Atlético Madrid. A key figure on Argentina's national team alongside Messi, De Paul brings fast footwork and a well-established chemistry to the roster. '[Having De Paul] speaks to the level the club is trying to achieve,' midfielder Tadeo Allende said. 'It motivates us to play alongside someone who's won at the highest level and to learn from him.' Mascherano confirmed De Paul has yet to train with the full squad but said he's in 'great shape' and will be available as soon as paperwork clears. First up for Inter Miami: a tough test against Atlas FC on Wednesday night at 7:30. Former Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda now heads Atlas, and he has beaten Miami in two of their past three meetings. Pineda knows what his team is up against, and he's not backing down. 'Inter Miami is a very mature team, and there is an aura surrounding them,' Pineda said. 'To have so many stars on one team is something else, but once the referee blows the whistle, we'll just focus on taking the ball off their feet. Cutting them off is something this team can do very well.' The atmosphere promises to be electric, with thousands of Atlas fans expected to travel from Guadalajara and across the U.S. to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale 'Many of our fans can't make it to Mexico to see us, so we're bringing a little bit of Mexico to them here,' said Atlas captain Aldo Rocha. 'Giving them a win tomorrow would be something special — for them and for us.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Brooklyn Nets jersey history No. 21 - Bobby Simmons (2008-10)
The Brooklyn Nets have 52 jersey numbers worn by over 600 different players over the course of their history since the franchise was founded in 1967 as a charter member of the American Basketball Association (ABA), when the team was known as the "New Jersey Americans". Since then, that league has been absorbed by the NBA with the team that would later become the New York Nets and New Jersey Nets before settling on the name by which they are known today, bringing their rich player and jersey history with them to the league of today. To commemorate the players who played for the Nets over the decades wearing those 52 different jersey numbers, Nets Wire is covering the entire history of the franchise's jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. The 22nd of those 52 different numbers is jersey No. 21, which has has had a total of 26 players wear the number in the history of the team. The 16th of those players wearing No. 21 played in the (then) New Jersey (now, Brooklyn) Nets era, wing alum Bobby Simmons. After ending his college career at DePaul, Simmons was picked up with the 42nd overall selection of the 2001 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics. The Chicago, Illinois native would play the first two seasons of his pro career with the Washington Wizards instead after a draft night deal, though. He would also play for Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks before he was dealt to New Jersey in 2008. His stay with the team would span span two seasons, coming to an end when he signed with the San Antonio Spurs in 2010. During his time suiting up for the Nets, Simmons wore only jersey No. 21 and put up 7.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference. This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Nets jersey history No. 21 - Bobby Simmons (2008-10)
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Why Did Inter Miami Sign Rodrigo de Paul? David Beckham Explains
Last Updated: David Beckham has lauded Rodrigo de Paul as a leader and key addition to Inter Miami. Former England footballer and Inter Miami owner David Beckham has said that Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul is a player that he has admired for a long time and as a leader, he has contributed well to the teams he has played for, and hence, he brought him into Inter Miami. Speaking to the media on Saturday, July 26, Beckham opened up on De Paul's move to Inter Miami, saying that he would be a crucial footballer for the team. Miami, meanwhile, used the pre-game festivities to unveil new star signing De Paul, Lionel Messi's World Cup-winning Argentina team-mate. 'He brings experience, passion and quality to the team. Rodrigo is a player I've admired for many years. As a leader, he's contributed greatly to the teams he's played for, especially his national team, Argentina," Beckham said. De Paul said that he is keen on competing for trophies, acknowledging that the Inter Miami management was building a special side. 'What brings me to Inter Miami is the desire to compete, win titles, to write the pages in the club's history. It's a club that is shaping up to be great, to have a long history, so that many people follow this incredible team," De Paul said. The 31-year-old left Atlético Madrid, where he's played for the last four years, for Major League Soccer on a short-term contract with Inter Miami that could lead to a multiyear deal. De Paul and national team buddy Messi hope to continue to elevate Inter Miami, which has reached historic heights since Messi arrived two years ago. The Herons reached the knockouts of the Club World Cup and have won their past five Major Soccer League games as they eye a second straight Supporters' Shield. The deal, which has been in the works for multiple weeks, comes as negotiations between Messi and Inter Miami on a contract extension remain ongoing. view comments 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.
Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Messi's Midfield Enforcer Joins Him in Miami
Inter Miami Sign Rodrigo De Paul from Atletico Inter Miami have strengthened their squad with the acquisition of Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul from Atlético Madrid, reuniting the World Cup-winning engine with his longtime teammate and friend, Lionel Messi. De Paul, 31, joins the MLS side on loan through the 2025 season, with an option to buy that could extend his stay until 2029. Despite his pedigree, he will not occupy a designated player spot on the roster. The move adds another chapter to the Messi era at Inter Miami, bringing in one of his most trusted allies from Argentina's 2022 and 2024 Copa América and World Cup-winning squads. De Paul was widely regarded as Messi's midfield bodyguard, shielding the legend on the pitch while driving the team forward with relentless energy. 'Rodrigo is a winner who has conquered the world stage. His ambitions match ours at Inter Miami, and we are hungry to achieve these goals together,' said club co-owner Jorge Mas. With nearly 500 professional matches under his belt across spells with Racing Club, Valencia, Udinese, and Atlético Madrid, De Paul arrives with a wealth of experience—57 goals, 74 assists, and 78 international caps. 'He brings experience, passion and quality to our team and to our city,' said co-owner David Beckham. 'I'm excited to welcome another World Cup-winning player not just to Inter Miami, but also to MLS.' For De Paul, the move is about ambition as well as reunion: 'What brings me to Inter Miami is the desire to compete, win titles, to write the pages in the club's history,' he said. With Messi, Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and now De Paul in the squad, Inter Miami's Argentinian-Catalan core continues to grow, signaling the club's mission to become a global force in football.
Al-Ahram Weekly
3 days ago
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Messi-less Miami held by Cincinnati in MLS - World
An Inter Miami team missing the suspended Lionel Messi missed the chance to gain ground on Eastern Conference leaders FC Cincinnati after being held to a 0-0 draw in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Messi and team-mate Jordi Alba were both barred from playing the home game against Cincinnati after controversially withdrawing from this week's MLS All-Star Game in Texas. That meant Messi and Alba could only watch on from the sidelines in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday as Inter were frustrated by a well-organised Cincinnati team. Miami were given a huge let off in the dying seconds of stoppage time, when Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson had a goal ruled out after harshly being adjudged to have fouled Inter's Noah Allen as he leapt for a header. The result leaves Miami seven points adrift of Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference standings. Miami, meanwhile, used the pre-game festivities to formally unveil new star signing Rodrigo De Paul, Messi's World Cup-winning Argentina team-mate. The 31-year-old midfielder, who joins the club from Spain's Atletico Madrid, is expected to make his debut during Miami's upcoming Leagues Cup campaign. "What brings me to Inter Miami is the desire to compete, win titles, to write the pages in the club's history," De Paul said after his transfer was announced by the club late Friday. "It's a club that is shaping up to be great, to have a long history, so that many people follow this incredible team." Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said De Paul's signing would bring "experience, passion and quality" to the Herons. "Rodrigo is a player I've admired for many years," Beckham said. "As a leader he has brought so much to the teams he has played for -- especially with his national team Argentina. "I'm excited to welcome another World Cup winning player not just to Inter Miami, but also to MLS." (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
