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The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Inter Miami Hit by Injuries Ahead of Club World Cup Opener
INTER MIAMI will have to rely heavily on Lionel Messi's firepower as they prepare for Saturday's Club World Cup opener against Al-Ahly, with coach Javier Mascherano forced to re-shuffle his backline due to a string of injuries. Fullback Jordi Alba, fellow defender Gonzalo Lujan and defensive midfielder Yannick Bright have all been ruled out of the Group A clash at the Hard Rock Stadium. 'They are not available for this game, hopefully they will be for the second game,' Mascherano told a press conference on Friday. Alba, one of Messi's former Barcelona teammates, is sidelined with a hamstring issue. There were also concerns regarding the fitness of centre back David Martinez. 'David had some kind of pain yesterday and we did not want to take any risks,' said Mascherano. 'The reality is that throughout the season, the team have dealt with injuries, but the players who stepped in rose to the challenge. That gives us peace of mind,' he said. Miami have conceded 16 goals in their last six competitive games. Much of Miami's chances rest on Messi's shoulders. 'He's in good shape this season. There were moments when we had to give him some time to rest, but he's played the last 15 games, except for the match against Dallas when we rested the entire squad,' said Mascherano. 'We were also fortunate he was able to rest during Argentina's last two games,' he added referring to Messi playing 111 minutes in Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia earlier this month. 'It's our responsibility to create the right environment for him to shine.' Miami will also take on Porto and Palmeiras in the 32-club competition. Al Ahly coach Jose Riveiro, who took charge last month following the departure of Marcel Koller, believes Messi still has what it takes to shine. 'He is a player who can turn the game around at every moment. He's a player you cannot forget at any moment,' Riveiro told a press conference. 'His skill has always been his vision of the game and that has not changed. He is not a coach but he guides the players around him, he's surrounded with young talent.' Al Ahly have won four the last six African Champions League titles. S
The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Messi magic needed for Inter Miami as injuries pile up
INTER MIAMI will have to rely heavily on Lionel Messi's firepower as they prepare for Saturday's Club World Cup opener against Al-Ahly, with coach Javier Mascherano forced to re-shuffle his backline due to a string of injuries. Fullback Jordi Alba, fellow defender Gonzalo Lujan and defensive midfielder Yannick Bright have all been ruled out of the Group A clash at the Hard Rock Stadium. 'They are not available for this game, hopefully they will be for the second game,' Mascherano told a press conference on Friday. Alba, one of Messi's former Barcelona teammates, is sidelined with a hamstring issue. There were also concerns regarding the fitness of centre back David Martinez. 'David had some kind of pain yesterday and we did not want to take any risks,' said Mascherano. 'The reality is that throughout the season, the team have dealt with injuries, but the players who stepped in rose to the challenge. That gives us peace of mind,' he said. Miami have conceded 16 goals in their last six competitive games. Much of Miami's chances rest on Messi's shoulders. 'He's in good shape this season. There were moments when we had to give him some time to rest, but he's played the last 15 games, except for the match against Dallas when we rested the entire squad,' said Mascherano. 'We were also fortunate he was able to rest during Argentina's last two games,' he added referring to Messi playing 111 minutes in Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia earlier this month. 'It's our responsibility to create the right environment for him to shine.' Miami will also take on Porto and Palmeiras in the 32-club competition. Al Ahly coach Jose Riveiro, who took charge last month following the departure of Marcel Koller, believes Messi still has what it takes to shine. 'He is a player who can turn the game around at every moment. He's a player you cannot forget at any moment,' Riveiro told a press conference. 'His skill has always been his vision of the game and that has not changed. He is not a coach but he guides the players around him, he's surrounded with young talent.'
Miami Herald
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
8 times Lionel Messi proved he is still the face of soccer in Miami and across world
South Florida 8 times Lionel Messi proved he is still the face of soccer in Miami and across world Lionel Messi continues to solidify his position as the face of soccer through record-breaking performances, groundbreaking endorsements and significant contributions to Inter Miami's resurgence. His impact on the field is unmatched, evidenced by achievements like leading MLS in goal contributions and delivering key performances in critical matches, including a striking goal against Sporting KC and consistent dominance in league play. Off the field, Messi's appeal drives his commercial success, from top-selling jerseys to collaborations with major brands like Lowe's and his new signature cologne. Take a look at some of his accomplishments in 2024. The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. Feb 25, 2024; Carson, California, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates a goal with defender Jordi Alba (18) against the LA Galaxy during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports NO. 1: INSIDE INTER MIAMI: MESSI'S MAGIC, RECAP OF FIRST TWO GAMES, PREVIEW ORLANDO MATCHUP Podcast guest and radio announcer Fernando Fiore gives his take on Messi, Inter Miami, Orlando rivalry | Published February 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Kaufman Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) and Luis Suárez (9) will return to action against Atlanta United on May 29, 2024 after sitting out the 2-1 road win over Vancouver last weekend. By MATIAS J. OCNER NO. 2: MESSI'S BACK! HE'S ON GAME ROSTER FOR INTER MIAMI VS. COLORADO IN MIDST OF MONTERREY DRAMA Lionel Messi is available for the Inter Miami vs. Colorado Rapids on Saturday after missing past four games with a hamstring injury. | Published April 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Kaufman Apr 13, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) passes against Sporting Kansas City midfielder Jake Davis (17) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports NO. 3: MESSI GETS GOAL, ASSIST AS INTER MIAMI BEATS SPORTING KC 3-2 IN FRONT OF CROWD OF 72,610 Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes among the fans at Inter Miami vs Sporting KC game. | Published April 14, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Kaufman Lionel Messi signed a multi-year partnership with Lowe's home improvement retailer, which also signed sponsorship deals with Inter Miami and Copa America in an effort to reach soccer fans and the Hispanic audience. NO. 4: MESSI, INTER MIAMI, COPA AMERICA PARTNER WITH LOWE'S, WHICH AIMS TO REACH SOCCER FANS Lowe's loyalty programs will offer points when Lionel Messi gets an assist during Copa America. | Published April 18, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Kaufman Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) is the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with a base salary of $12 million and guaranteed compensation of $20,446,667. That does not include all his global sponsorship deals. By MATIAS J. OCNER NO. 5: LIONEL MESSI SETTING RECORDS, EARLY FAVORITE FOR MLS MVP, HAVING FUN ON AND OFF FIELD Messi has nine goals and seven assists through seven games this season. | Published April 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Kaufman A new collection of Inter Miami bobbleheads featuring Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets was released by FOCO Collectibles. NO. 6: MESSI MANIA CONTINUES WITH NEW BOBBLEHEAD COLLECTION THAT INCLUDES SUAREZ, ALBA, BUSQUETS Lionel Messi has the top-selling MLS jersey this season, Luis Suarez is No. 2 on the list. | Published June 14, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Kaufman Buenos Aires, Argentina, MAS Monumental Stadium L. Messi (10) Captain of Argentina celebrating the first goal scored against Bolivia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier - Argentina v Bolivia - MAS Monumental Stadium Tue 15 Oct 2024 (Patricia Perez Ferraro / SPP) (Photo by Patricia Perez Ferraro / SPP/Sipa USA) By Sports Press Photo NO. 7: YOU'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO PLAY SOCCER LIKE MESSI. BUT NOW YOU CAN AT LEAST SMELL LIKE HIM The cologne is on shelves now | Published October 17, 2024 | Read Full Story by Madeleine Marr Jan 18, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) acknowledges the crowd after the end of regulation against Club America at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images NO. 8: INSIDE INTER MIAMI: UNLIKELY HERO IN PKS, MESSI'S HAIR, GESTURE TO MEXICAN FANS AND MORE Inside Inter Miami discusses the club's PK win over Club America in coach Javier Mascherano's debut plus Santi Morales' winner, Lionel Messi's gesture to fans and more. | Published January 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Kaufman Andre Fernandez This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
