LAGOS AUGUST 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lionel Messi did not speak with reporters after his Major League Soccer debut, a violation of the league’s media rules. Messi scored in the 89th minute of Inter Miami’s 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night. Miami spokeswoman Molly Dreska said after the match that Messi was not…
LAGOS AUGUST 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The Messi effect is here and it’s starting to look massive. Apple CEO Tim Cook is thrilled with it, saying he “could not be happier with how the partnership is going,” while Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas is beaming as his club’s Instagram has grown to 14 million followers, more than any…
LAGOS AUGUST 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)- Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties in the Leagues Cup final on Saturday night. Messi scored midway through the first half, his 10th goal in seven games since joining Inter Miami — all in…
LAGOS JULY 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-If St. Louis is an accurate gauge, Lionel Messi and his jersey No. 10 will not be welcome everywhere after the Argentine superstar joins Inter Miami of Major League Soccer. Before St. Louis City SC played Inter Miami on Saturday, its fans were warned Messi jerseys would be banned in the “Supporter…
LAGOS JULY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lionel Messi followed in the footsteps of Dwyane Wade, Dan Marino and LeBron James on Sunday as he was unveiled as Miami’s latest sporting superstar. Messi is in the twilight of his career, and is unlikely to match the achievements of those three stars during his time in Florida, but he comfortably…
LAGOS JULY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Inter Miami will celebrate the signing of Lionel Messi on Sunday but will do so after their winless run extended to 11 games with a 3-0 defeat at St. Louis City on Saturday, leaving them rock bottom of Major League Soccer. Miami confirmed the arrival of Messi hours before their game kicked…
LAGOS JULY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lionel Messi has officially signed his contract with Inter Miami CF, marking the highly anticipated start of his time playing in Major League Soccer. The Argentine signed with the Miami franchise on Saturday, three days after arriving in Fort Lauderdale on a private plane from the Bahamas where he was vacationing with…
LAGOS JUNE 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lionel Messi, one of the world’s highest-paid athletes, signed a lucrative deal with Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority in 2021 to promote the country, The New York Times reported. Newly unveiled contract details reviewed by the Times show the Argentine soccer player could receive up to $25 million over three years to act…