World Cup 2026 Daily Soccer Coverage - The Messi Effect

Lionel Messi didn't start, but he did come in the game to try to keep Miami's playoff hopes alive. It did not work. Will Messi go on loan....to Barcelona? It's not as crazy as it sounds - David Beckha...

8 Okt 20234min

60,000+ fans have tickets to see the Chicago Fire play.... a bunch of guys in Inter Miami jerseys, none of whom are Messi. It appears as though Lionel will miss another game, but don't worry, the Chic...

4 Okt 20235min

Messi was out again....and suddenly MLS looks like MLS again.Inter Miami announced their ticket prices for 2024....watch your wallets.A list of the top selling MLS jerseys reveals Messi is of course #...

1 Okt 20236min

Messi sat out the final of the U.S. Open Cup, and now the question is have we seen the last of Messi on the pitch in 2023.Messi shared why he had to leave Hulk the dog back in Barcelona.He also shared...

28 Sep 20235min

MLS without Messi just feels like MLS. Miami tied and looks like Just Another Team.An MLS VP isn't too worried and thinks the Messi Effect will last for years.Meanwhile, Messi ponders a life after foo...

25 Sep 20236min

Lionel Messi had to come out of last night's game. Is the party over for MLS?Meanwhile, Argentine Pizza is the new rave!

21 Sep 20235min

Messi skipped Atlanta, but he did order pizza....and appears to be better at soccer than pizza.An eventful non-event fileld day for Lionel Messi

17 Sep 20235min

Messi find found a place to live in FloridaThe EA Sports Soccer game will be out soon - a look at Messi's ratingAnd why he didn't play yesterday and what migh thappen vs. Bolivia

13 Sep 20236min