LIONEL MESSI NEWS

Atlanta United tops Inter Miami as Lionel Messi rests Tristan Muyumba and Brooks Lennon each scored first-half goals as Atlanta United also took advantage of an own goal to earn an impressive 5-...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Atlanta United turns up the offense, capitalizes on Messi's absence, to beat Inter Miami 5-2

Atlanta United took the lead with a three-goal spree late in the first half and beat Inter Miami, playing without star Lionel Messi, 5-2

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi misses 2nd match this week, doesn't dress for Miami at Atlanta

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi did not dress for a match at Atlanta United, the second match he missed this week

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reports: Lionel Messi doesn't travel Atlanta for Saturday match Inter Miami CF star Lionel Messi won’t play Saturday at Atlanta United FC and he didn’t travel with the team, multiple outlets reported.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Lionel Messi: How to watch Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United, and will Messi play? Inter Miami visits Atlanta United on Saturday, September 16.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • SYRACUSE.COM

Messi not traveling for game vs. Atlanta United Inter Miami sits six points out of an Eastern Conference playoff spot with eight games left in the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Officialy ruled out Messi (rest) is out for Saturday's clash against Atlanta.

Impact Messi is on the sideline due to a hectic schedule in recent weeks and didn't travel with the club. The forward was spotted at his Son's youth game Saturday morning and will get the week off, notably avoiding another match on artificial turf. Messi's next chance to get back on the pitch is back at home in Miami on Wednesday against Toronto.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami face Atlanta United in MLS game: How to watch Inter Miami's mad dash to qualify for the MLS playoffs with Lionel Messi on the team continues Saturday against Atlanta United.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

How To Watch: Atlanta United hosts Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF on Saturday, Sept. 16 | Atlanta United FC The match kicks off at 5:00 p.m. ET

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Lionel Messi is Inter Miami's best player but USMNT prospect Drake Callender is the real MVP Lionel Messi is the unquestioned attraction of Inter Miami since the Argentine legend joined the MLS club in late July, but without rising s...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How to watch Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United (9/16/23): LIVE STREAM, time, TV, channel for Messi's next game Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, faces Atlanta United in the MLS regular season on Saturday, September 16, 2023 (9/16/23) at DRV PNK Stadiu...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • NJ.COM

Doesn't travel to Atlanta Messi (fatigue) did not travel with Inter Miami for Saturday's match against Atlanta. Per his social media channel, he was in Miami on Friday night.

Impact Messi ordered pizza in Miami in Friday, which all but guarantees he will not be playing soccer Saturday night unless his game diet includes pizza 24 hours before a match. He's had a busy few weeks for his new club and getting some rest isn't surprising with an upcoming match against Toronto on the slate as week in a few weeks. Without him, Leonardo Campana will likely remain in the XI against Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Where to watch Atlanta United vs Inter Miami: Live stream, TV channel & start time for Messi in MLS Inter Miami continues its ferocious MLS playoff push as Lionel Messi and company take a short trip north for a meeting with Atlanta United.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lionel Messi returns to training, Miami take show on the road to Atlanta | MLSSoccer.com As Inter Miami CF look to continue their Audi MLS Cup Playoffs push with a Matchday 32 bout at Atlanta United, the availability of Lionel Me...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Record ticket revenue in sight for MLS clubs getting their Messi moment The MLS record for single-game ticket sales revenue is ready to fall with Inter Miami and superstar Lionel Messi scheduled to play at some o...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • AL.COM

Record ticket revenue in sight for MLS clubs getting their Messi moment The MLS record for single-game ticket sales revenue is ready to fall with Inter Miami and superstar Lionel Messi scheduled to play at some o...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • NJ.COM

Match Preview: Atlanta United returns from the international break to host Lionel Messi, Inter Miami CF | Atlanta United FC The 5-Stripes return from the September FIFA international window

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ATLUTD.COM

Will Lionel Messi's signing result in MLS changes? Some say yes If MLS wants to fulfill its goal of becoming one of the world’s premier soccer leagues, the signing of Lionel Messi may lead to some player-...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • AJC.COM

Lionel Messi's impact on MLS is clear and undeniable Brad Guzan was playing in Los Angeles for Chivas in 2007 when David Beckham joined the L.A. Galaxy.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • AJC.COM

Uncertain against Atlanta Messi (strain) is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Atlanta, according to manager Tata Martino. "He is fine, but we are still going to wait until the end of training to make a decisio...

Impact Messi has been under a major workload since making the switch to Miami and that appears to be catching up to him. The winger was rested during Tuesday's clash with Bolivia while on national team duty and could be carrying a minor strain. If Messi is out Saturday it would likely be Facundo Farias to step into the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FC 24 Ratings: Messi, Alba, Busquets lead MLS players | MLSSoccer.com Inter Miami CF's new big three lays claim to MLS's top ratings in EA Sports FC 24, spearheaded by Lionel Messi (90 overall) being a top-five...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Lionel Messi nominated for 2023 Best FIFA Men's Player | MLSSoccer.com A third Best FIFA Men's Player award could await Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi after being among the 12 players shortlisted for the 20...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Best FIFA Football Awards: Messi and Hermoso among nominees Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and CF Pachuca’s Jenni Hermoso are among those nominated for The Best FIFA men’s and women’s awards 2023. Messi,...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lionel Messi: How to watch, stream Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United | MLSSoccer.com Fresh off representing Argentina in 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Lionel Messi resumes his Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs pursuit Saturday evening...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

England midfielder Jude Bellingham is on the rise in Europe's post-Messi and Ronaldo era

Jude Bellingham is already proving that he has what it takes to help fill the gigantic void left by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS