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Miami Herald
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Inside Inter Miami: Crucial win over Columbus, but long trip looms for Messi-led Miami
Inter Miami picked up a crucial three points on the road against the Columbus Crew in front of 62,000 fans in Cleveland. Next comes an even longer road trip. Lionel Messi and his cohorts will head on a seven-hour flight to Vancouver to face the surging Whitecaps in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals on Thursday night. Can Inter Miami emerge with another successful result? Hosts Michelle Kaufman and Andre Fernandez break it all down on this week's episode. We take a look at the win over the Crew and hear from Benja Cremaschi, who scored the lone goal on a header in the 30th minute of the match. Inter Miami is the only unbeaten team in the league, but sits in third place in the East with 18 points entering the week behind Charlotte and Cincinnati, which each have 19. They haven't scored many goals in their most recent league games. Is there cause for concern? We hear from Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano on the topic. Plus, we look at another short turnaround after the Vancouver trip as Inter Miami returns to MLS league play Sunday against FC Dallas. ▪ Remember, you can watch this show on YouTube and on our site at The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and most other platforms where you listen to your pods. Thank you for watching and listening, and enjoy!
Miami Herald
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Inside Inter Miami: Still unbeaten, but when will Lionel Messi return?
So far, mostly so good for Inter Miami in 2025. The club is 5-0-1 across all competitions, which includes a 3-0 start in the Concacaf Champions Cup. It also includes three wins in its past three matches while resting superstar Lionel Messi. So when will the icon return to the pitch? On the latest episode of Inside Inter Miami, hosts Michelle Kaufman and Andre Fernandez discuss when that realistically could be with the club scheduled to travel to Jamaica for the second leg of its Champions Cup Round of 16 matchup with Cavalier on Thursday night. The team needs to balance this trip with a potentially crucial and emotionally-charged rematch Sunday night at Atlanta United - the team that eliminated Miami in the first round of the MLS playoffs a year ago. Here are some of the other topics Kaufman and Fernandez discussed on a jam-packed episode: ▪ We review the club's win over Cavalier and a resilient defensive performance in a 1-0 victory over Charlotte FC in MLS season play. ICYMI, the team won despite losing Oscar Ustari to a red card and playing with 10 players for more than half of the match. ▪ We talk about Tadeo Allende's hot start and his four-game scoring streak as well as the repercussions of the club's third red card in as many games, which could massively strain their goalkeeper depth for the match vs. Atlanta. ▪ Luis Suarez continues to be the engine that drives the club's offense not just by scoring, but by his creativity as a distributor. ▪ And we dive heavily into the team's major turnaround on defense, highlighting Yannick Bright and Noah Allen's contributions. And congrats to Allen, who was invited to play for the Greek national team. ▪ This and updates on key injured players and the team's latest Argentine signing - midfielder Baltasar Rodriguez, who is on loan from Argentine club, Racing. ▪ Remember, you can watch this show on YouTube and on our site at The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and most other platforms where you listen to your pods. Thank you for watching and listening, and enjoy!
Miami Herald
19-02-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Inside Inter Miami: A gift from Messi, a strong preseason and a frozen opener
Overall, it was a strong preseason for Inter Miami. Will it set the club up for a championship season? Time will tell, but the journey begins in frigid conditions as Miami travels to the icy cold of Kansas City to begin the first round leg of its matchup with Sporting KC in the Concacaf Champions Cup on Wednesday night. The club is set to potentially play three matches in the span of a week as it then returns home for the MLS opener against NYCFC before again taking on KC in the second leg of Champions Cup play. Our hosts Michelle Kaufman and Andre Fernandez break down this first hectic week and look back at the biggest takeaways from a preseason in which Inter Miami went unbeaten in five games, capped by a 2-2 draw with Orlando City. We look at the impact the new faces on the team had and look ahead to whether Lionel Messi will play or not in the matchup at Kansas City. We'll have updates on the status of key players such as Drake Callender, David Martinez, David Ruiz and Maxi 'Peluca' Falcon to open the season. We break down the MLS season and who are the top contenders including a very familiar foe for Inter Miami. Also, Michelle does a live unboxing of a special gift from Messi to open the show. ▪ Remember, you can watch this show on YouTube and on our site at The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and most other platforms where you listen to your pods. Thank you for watching and listening, and enjoy!
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.
