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New York Post
7 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
How to watch LAFC vs. Club América FIFA Club World Cup play-in for free
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in less than a month, but before the first group stage matches begin, there's one spot left to be filled. Today, May 31, LAFC (from USA's Major League Soccer) and Club América (from Mexico's Liga MX) will face off in a play-in match with the winner advancing into the final Club World Cup slot. The play-in game is a new addition to the Club World Cup. Mexican team Club León was expelled from the tournament in March for being under the same ownership group as nother Club World Cup qualifier, Pachuca. LAFC had lost to León in the 2023 Concacaf Champions Cup final, so, as that competition's runner-up, LAFC was given another opportunity to qualify. Club América qualified as the top-ranked Concacaf club not already in the tournament, per the FIFA Club World Cup confederation ratings. what to know about LAFC VS. Club América Date and time: May 31, 10:30 p.m. ET May 31, 10:30 p.m. ET Venue: BMO Stadium (Los Angeles, California) BMO Stadium (Los Angeles, California) Channel: TBS (in the USA) TBS (in the USA) Streaming: Hulu + Live TV, DAZN The Club World Cup, which begins on June 14, is a tournament between 32 of the best soccer clubs in the world. Among the qualified teams are Inter Miami FC and the Seattle Sounders, both representing MLS and the United States after winning the MLS Supporters Shield in 2024 and the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League, respectively. What time is tonight's LAFC vs. Club América match on? Tonight's (May 31) LAFC vs. Club América match begins at 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PT). How to watch LAFC vs. Club América FIFA Club World Cup 2025 play-in for free: Since the match is airing on TBS in the United States, you can watch LAFC vs. Club América for free with a live TV streaming service, like Hulu + Live TV, which comes with a three-day free trial. DAZN, which also has streaming rights for the FIFA Club World Cup, will also stream the game live for free. DAZN also comes with a free trial, as paid memberships will include additional streaming perks like no ads. How to stream LAFC vs. Club América from anywhere: If you want to tune into the LAFC vs. Club América match from anywhere in the world, consider using a VPN. It's easy to use a VPN, which masks the IP address on your device and lets you select a new virtual location to stream from. Whether you're in the UK, Canada, Mexico or anywhere else in the world, you can access virtually anything using a VPN. Our favorite is NordVPN, which is currently offering up to 76% off with plans starting at just $3.39/month. Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping and New York Post's streaming property, Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she's also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews
Miami Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
David Beckham fires back at Minnesota United, which mocked Miami's loss on social media
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham struck back at Minnesota United, urging the club to 'show a little respect' after its official social media accounts celebrated a 4-1 victory over Miami Saturday with two posts mocking the league's most expensive and high-profile team. One post poked fun at Inter Miami calling it 'Pink Phony Club,' a reference to Miami's uniform color and singer Chappell Roan's song Pink Pony Club. The post included a photo of Minnesota players celebrating on the field with dejected Miami players nearby and a shot of the MLS Supporters Shield standings, with Minnesota in fifth place with 22 points and Miami in sixth place with 21 points. Beckham responded in the comments section: 'Show a little respect, be elegant in triumph.' (Sidenote: the post did not mention that Miami has a game in hand, having played just 11 games while the top five teams have played 12). Minnesota United also posted a photo of a giant banner in the Allianz Field stands that read: 'History over Hype, Culture over Cash', referencing Minnesota's first professional soccer game 49 years ago. Beckham shot back: 'Respect over everything.' The loss to Minnesota was Miami's fourth in the past five games, and first-year coach Javier Mascherano's team conceded 14 goals during that stretch. Lionel Messi scored the lone goal for Miami on Saturday. It was the most lopsided loss with Messi on the field since he joined the team in the summer of 2023. Inter Miami traveled from Minnesota straight to San Jose on Sunday, where they are preparing for the Wednesday night game against the San Jose Earthquakes (10:30 p.m., Apple TV), which is coached by Bruce Arena and leads MLS with 26 goals.
New York Times
06-02-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Jordi Alba: Javier Mascherano is demanding of Inter Miami squad, Lionel Messi included
Inter Miami left-back Jordi Alba is delighted to be working again with his old friend and new coach Javier Mascherano, while knowing their relationship must now be different from their time as team-mates at La Liga giants Barcelona from 2012 to 2018. 'We had a good friendship when we played at Barcelona,' Alba tells The Athletic. 'They were successful years. He played left centre-back, so we were beside each other on the pitch all the time. Now the relationship must change. He's the coach, we have to respect what he tells us.' Advertisement That 'we' includes fellow Miami stars Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez, who also played at Barca with Mascherano — with all four in the team that won a famous treble of the Champions League, La Liga and the Copa del Rey in 2015. 'Even back then you could already see (Mascherano) was going to be a manager,' Alba says. 'The way he trained, he was always very demanding, on himself and others. He was a really intelligent player, very competitive, and set very high standards. As a team-mate, he was spectacular, he helped Barcelona a lot, despite not playing in his natural position. 'Busi' was there, so he had to adapt to centre-back, and he did it really well. He was an example for all the young players back then.' Miami hired Mascherano from his former job as Argentina's under-20s and under-23s manager to replace Gerardo 'Tata' Martino, who resigned after winning the MLS Supporters Shield last season but then falling at the first hurdle in the play-offs. 'Players who worked under him with Argentina's youth team also told me he was a very good coach, who was always on top of his players,' Alba says. 'That will be good for us, to be switched on for the whole season.' Alba joined Miami in July 2023 after 11 seasons at Barcelona, where he won 18 trophies, including six league titles. Reuniting with Messi and Busquets was a draw, but the 'exciting project' pitched by co-owners David Beckham and Jorge Mas was also attractive. 'I could see that ambition when I spoke with the owners before signing,' Alba says. 'All of us — not just Luis, Leo and Busi — know we have to fight for every trophy. (Beckham) is really involved, you can speak to him about anything, which shows the type of guy he is. It's going well, the club is growing, step by step, and we've had the opportunity to win two trophies.' A post shared by Jordi Alba (@jordialbaoficial) Within a month of arriving, Alba, Messi and Busquets scored in a dramatic penalty shootout as Inter Miami won the 2023 Leagues Cup final against Nashville SC. The left-back ended his first full season in MLS with four goals and 15 assists, an attacking contribution that earned him a place in the official 2024 MLS Best XI. 1, 2, 3, 4… estamos en octavos de @LeaguesCup!!! GRANDEE EQUIPO!! 💪🏻👟✅🦩 — Jordi Alba (@JordiAlba) August 9, 2024 'It's a bit different in MLS than at Barcelona,' he says. 'But when I arrived, honestly, I found the level was pretty good. Teams playing us tend to sit back and defend. It's practically the same as what used to happen at Barca.' JORDI ALBA FOR THE LEAD 🔥@InterMiamiCF // Audi #MLSCupPlayoffs — Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 26, 2024 Shared experiences in almost 30,000 minutes on the pitch together over their careers have helped Messi and Alba often link up to get through those packed defences. During 375 games so far (per Transfermarkt), they have combined directly 41 times for goals — 29 times with Messi finishing from an Alba assist, and Alba scoring 12 goals directly set up by Messi. 'I've had the good fortune to know Leo for a long time, we understand each other perfectly,' Alba says. 'On the pitch, just by exchanging a look, we know what the other will do. I'm really happy to be back playing together.' A dream return for Messi! Two goals in the space of a few minutes & Miami are flying. 💥💥 — Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 15, 2024 During Messi's first full season in MLS, he chipped in with 23 goals and 13 assists in 25 games across all competitions. This was despite every opponent knowing the danger posed by the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner. 'Other teams try everything they can to stop Leo,' Alba says. 'In the end, stopping him is difficult. But they show a lot of respect to him, to all of us. For them, it's also a privilege to be able to play against Leo. It's not every day you get to share a pitch with the best player in history.' Advertisement After joining Miami in January 2024, Suarez contributed 25 goals and 12 assists in 37 games across four competitions for Miami last term. Even at 38, the Uruguayan knows exactly where to be and what to do in the rival penalty area. 'Luis has been scoring goals, and giving assists, his whole life,' Alba says. 'He'll always have that ability until he retires. You don't lose that. The energy that the younger players bring helps us. We're all able to help each other.' Miami's strategy has involved surrounding veteran stars with younger talents, including Argentine midfielders Federico Redondo and Facundo Farias (both 22), and homegrown midfielder Benja Cremaschi (19). 'The years pass for everyone, but physically I felt very good,' Alba says. 'We veterans who went there are still really motivated to keep competing, keep helping Inter Miami all we can. There are also people (in the team) with lots of energy, younger players who can run but are also technically good. It's a really good mix for the group.' That mix clicked as Martino's team won the Supporters Shield, topping the table after the MLS regular season with a record 74 points. A post shared by Jordi Alba (@jordialbaoficial) The first round play-off against Atlanta seemed to be going to plan when goals from Messi (off an Alba assist) and Suarez brought a 2-1 victory in the opener. But Atlanta levelled the series by winning the return. Atalanta won the third game 3-2 to advance to MLS' Eastern Conference semifinals. 'Over the three games, we were the better team, but we made some mistakes,' Alba says. 'It was a tremendous disappointment. We were really expecting to win and cap the good season we'd played. But we shouldn't forget where we're coming from. We've improved a lot as a team over the last 18 months, won two trophies, and beat the MLS points record. That shows we've done a lot of good work.' During his 18 months in the U.S., Alba has also been enjoying life off the pitch. Along with Messi, Suarez and Busquets, he attended a Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics NBA game in April 2024. Their families have enjoyed trips to Walt Disney World and other attractions. After over a decade of every move being noticed and analysed in Barcelona, relative anonymity in daily life has been welcome. Advertisement 'That's why we went to Miami, to keep playing, and for that experience on a personal level with our families,' Alba says. 'Where we live, it's very quiet. You appreciate that after so much time without being able to walk down the street unrecognised. I've had a chance to go with my family and get to know different places. Being all together (with Messi, Busquets and Suarez) makes things much easier. Our families meet up all the time, too. It's really nice.' After spending the Christmas period back in Barcelona and taking in his former team's final La Liga game of 2024 against Atletico Madrid, Alba was back in Miami when official 2025 campaign preparations began on January 11. The season proper begins with a CONCACAF Champions Cup tie against Sporting Kansas City over two legs on February 18 and 25. The MLS regular season opener is against New York City FC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on February 22. The move to MLS saw Euro 2012 winner Alba retire from international football, but he is still conscious of needing to manage playing time through a season, especially having seen former Spain team-mates Dani Carvajal and Rodri suffer long-term injuries in recent months. 'There are more games than ever before, here and in Europe,' he says. 'The player really has to look after their body, their fitness. We always want to play, but everything has to be weighed up. We've been seeing lots of injuries, too, and it's not easy. In MLS, sometimes you need to rest, there are games every week, and different competitions, some new for us.' The newest is the 2025 Club World Cup, which Inter Miami kick off against Al Ahly of Egypt on June 14. Mascherano's side then face Brazilian side Palmeiras and Portugal's Porto in Group A, with two teams progressing to the last-16 knockout round. 'We know the Club World Cup is a tough competition, with many top teams and players,' Alba says. 'But why not dream, try to compete to our maximum and give some joy to our fans, to our owners, and to ourselves? We know it'll be difficult, but we'd like to win some games and get out of the group.' FIFA's decision to award the hosts' spot in the Club World Cup to Miami came after their Supporters Shield win, but before elimination from the MLS Cup, eventually won by LA Galaxy. Advertisement 'I don't think they made the decision just so that Leo could play,' Alba says. 'It's good for the tournament — but also we were the most consistent team through the season. In the end, neither we nor Inter Miami make that decision. They chose us and we're delighted to represent MLS as well as possible in this competition.' Such ambassadorial responsibilities are part of the job for Alba and his former Barca team-mates at a club that in five years has gone from a start-up to a global brand. 'When I arrived, you could see the club had only been going for five years, but also the growth potential,' Alba says. 'Leo's arrival was especially fundamental. We've helped Inter Miami become much better known in the United States and around the world. You see it a lot on the road — the fans at all clubs love us. And we really appreciate the support we get at our stadium. We want to keep competing, keep improving and bring the club as far as we can.' Alba's contract was extended for another year in December, meaning his deal now runs until the end of 2025. Ideally, the plan is to stay for the new Miami Freedom Park stadium opening for the 2026 season. 'I'd love to play at the new stadium, all of us, with Leo, Busi and Luis,' he says. 'It'll be spectacular. As of today, I'm just going year by year, to see how I feel physically, mentally. So we'll see, but yeah, it'd be great.'
