BLAISE MATUIDI NEWS

Former Inter Miami midfielder Blaise Matuidi announces retirement | MLSSoccer.com A year after playing his final game for Inter Miami, French midfielder Blaise Matuidi announced his retirement from professional soccer.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

France World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi retires from soccer

France World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi has announced his retirement from soccer

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Blaise Matuidi not returning to Inter Miami in 2022 ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Report Inter Miami CF’s roster overhaul is reportedly continuing with Blaise Matuidi likely not returning for the 2...

JANUARY 4, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores versus New England Matuidi scored one goal on one shot on target, delivered one cross, won two tackles, made one interceptions and committed four fouls in Sunday's 1-0 win versus New England Revoluti...

Impact Matuidi had a great offensive outing on the last game of the season as he found the back of the net to help is side win the game. The midfielder ended the season with one goal and one assist in 32 appearances.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The MLS postseason comes into focus after Decision Day

Major League Soccer’s Decision Day solidified the playoffs and the Golden Boot race

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami tops 1st-place New England 1-0 on Matuidi goal FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Blaise Matuidi scored in the 58th minute as Inter Miami surprised the first-place New England Revolution 1-0 in the...

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Miami tops 1st-place New England 1-0 on Matuidi goal

Blaise Matuidi scored in the 58th minute and Inter Miami surprised the first-place New England Revolution 1-0 in the regular-season finale Sunday

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Blaise Matuidi, Inter Miami CF - 58th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Gets early shower in big win Matuidi committed one foul and received one yellow card in the 5-1 win against FC Cincinnati on Saturday.

Impact Matuidi was useless throughout the entire match. The midfielder did not help out on either side of the ball and thanks to yet another yellow card, he will be missing the next match. However, even without the yellow card, he would have been expected to miss due to a hip injury that occurred late in the match.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two tackles at Orlando Matuidi took one off-target shot, created one chance, made two tackles (zero won) and one interception in Friday's 0-0 draw at Orlando.

Impact Matuidi had a quiet outing and couldn't help them win on the road. The midfielder has only one assist in the season, with no goals scored, and will now look to get on the scoresheet when they visit Cincinnati on Saturday.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against New York City Matuidi made a clearance, three interceptions and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against NYCFC.

Impact Matuidi was solid defensively on Saturday but he couldn't stop Valentin Castellanos' well-taken brace. He should have an easier time Wednesday against the Fire, which are 11th in the Eastern Conference.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Higuaín's goal helps Inter Miami beat Nashville 2-1

Federico Higuaín scored in the 65th minute to help Inter Miami rally for a 2-1 win over Nashville

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist in win Matuidi assisted a goal and made three interceptions in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Nashville SC. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Matuidi played well on both sides of the ball against Nashville, and he grabbed his first assist of the season to set up Gonzalo Higuain's goal on Sunday. He will be ready for next weekend's clash against NYCFC, which are third in the Eastern Conference.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends two crosses off bench Matuidi had one shot (off target) and two crosses (none accurate) in 24 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 2-1 win over CF Montreal.

Impact Matuidi has now been left on the bench in back to back outings and has merely registered 69 minutes of play over his past three matches. There is no known physical reason for the drop in his playing time and there is no word of an argument with the management. He's started in each affair from the beginning of the season before that span and may just be given a brief breather here in which case he should be back in the lineup very soon.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Philly Matuidi is on the bench for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, according to Michelle Kaufman of The Miami Herald.

Impact Matuidi isn't dealing with any sort of physical ailment but finds himself surprisingly out of the starting lineup, with Federico Higuain playing in a more advanced role. The Frenchman had started in every one of his previous appearances for Inter Miami this season.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami missing 'details', Blaise Matuidi's best game of the season and other takeaways from loss to Orlando City For a moment, it looked like Inter Miami were going to claim victory over its in-state rival, but Orlando City notched two goals in the game...

JUNE 26, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Contributes defensively Matuidi blocked a shot, made three interceptions and four tackles (winning three) during Friday's 2-1 loss to Orlando.

Impact Matuidi was held off the scoresheet as he contributed only defensive stats on Friday. The midfielder finished with the third most interceptions on the team, the second most tackles and led Miami with one block in the loss.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

For Blaise Matuidi the most important thing is to be great on the field Inter Miami CF midfielder Blaise Matuidi speaks to the media after practice at DRV PNK Stadium in Ft Lauderdale on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

JUNE 22, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Leader in blocks, interceptions Matuidi took an off target shot, blocked a shot, made two interceptions and two tackles during Saturday's 1-0 loss to DC United.

Impact Matuidi was unable to offer much going forward as Miami were shutout on Saturday. The midfielder took just one shot, but his one block and two interceptions were both team-high totals in the loss.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami fined $2 million following Matuidi inquiry

Major League Soccer has fined Inter Miami $2 million and imposed other sanctions following the league's investigation into the 2020 signing of French international Blaise Matuidi

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Transparent in loss Matuidi made two tackles during Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Chicago.

Impact Matuidi might as well have not shown up Saturday, he had plenty of chances to control the match in midfield, and he got next to nothing done. The midfielder did add an interception and a block, but that's it. Matuidi will need to bounce back at home Saturday, against D.C. United.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Vela is MLS's highest paid player at $6.3 million

Los Angeles FC attacker Carlos Vela is Major League Soccer’s highest paid player this season

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes three interceptions in loss Matuidi made a block and three interceptions in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against CF Montreal. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Matuidi was solid in midfield on Wednesday, but his side couldn't get into any attacking flow and slumped to defeat once again. He will hope to have an easier time Sunday against Cincinnati, which are last place in the Eastern Conference.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Wednesday Matuidi (ribs) "is fine" and "will start" Wednesday's match against Montreal, according to head coach Phil Neville.

Impact Matuidi was forced off in just the 14th minute after a shot to the ribs over the weekend, but it looks like he's good to go Wednesday. That said, he hasn't done much in terms of fantasy as a defensive midfielder, producing no shots with two created chances this season.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE