World Cup 2026 Daily Soccer Coverage - The Messi Effect

Maybe Antonio Sanabria spat at Messi, maybe he didn't. But Lionel says he doesn't even know who he is. Messi will star in an animated cartoon. And in rumors - Messi might be loaned to the Saui League, or maybe Miami wil tour China or Japan...or maybe Messi is just going to take the winter off.

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 Beckham did the same thing when he was in MLS. Messi's bodyguard had to intercept a boy who ran on the field.

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 Chicago Fire have offered financical credit to anyoen with a ticket. The Fire are hoping to use The Messi Effect to create continued interest in MLS, even if Messi doesn't play/ Meanwhile, might Messi's M...

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

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 his possible plans after his career in Miami ends.

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 football.

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

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

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

Listen in as we discuss the impressive ripple effect Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami has had on US soccer, and MLS in particular. In what has been dubbed the 'Messi Effect', the Argentine's first match with Inter Miami triggered a massive surge in MLS season pass sign-ups, with over 110,000 new US subscribers on July 21st. The Messi phenomenon is not only reshaping soccer viewership but is also...

Of course it was Lionel Messi who scored the winning goal over Messi. We look at f Lionel Messi's recent performance during Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Ecuador. We also share insights from Argentina's coach, Lionel Scoloni, who reveals that Messi asked to be substituted due to exhaustion and possible injury concerns. We further highlight Messi's humbling reflections on the tough match,...

Messi heads off to Argentina for International duty. Owen Wilson says the Messi Effect reminds him of when Pele came to the NASL. Let's hope this works out better. Is MLS more popualr than the Premier League in the US now?

It was a star studded night in Los Angeles as LAFC hosted Messi. Meanwhile, Messi's bodyguard lept into action as an interloper ran on the field.

Messi Magic runs out PLUS Celebs can’t get into LAFC game. Is Messi in trouble for not talking to the press and Adidas Messi "Leyenda" series will get its second edition.

Will Messi build a $50 million mansion? Will Miami build a new stadium for Messi? His oldest son has some big shoes to fill and is the new instagram star Messi's bodyguard Yassine Chueko?

The folks in Red Bull Arena had to wait until the 89th minute but they got their show! Mrs. Messi mistook a teammate for Lionel. Messi appears in a music video.

Will Messi play tonight against the Red Bulls? New York fans are excited to see him in person plus a concert. DMC will be performing as part of a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop. There will also be performances from Hip-Hop legends Vin Rock and DJ Kay Gee of Naughty by Nature as well as DJ Skribble and DJ Scratch.

Looks like we won't ever be able to count Miami out...not if Messi is on the pitch. Miami advances in the U.S. Open Cup Meanwhile, Messi tells reporters he is very happy here. Miami heads to New York (aka Harrison New Jersey, but that doesn't sound as cool) for a pricey event.

The Stars were out in Nashville....Messi scored (of course)...and Miami won the Leagues Cup. It is Messi's 44th trophy.

A man took a photo. Was it of the Messi and Beckham families? Or was he just taking a birthday selfie? Apple annoucned another documentary about Messi - this one is about his MLS debut. And all eyes on the Leagues Cup on Saturday Night.

Did Messi cheat? Messi has dinner with the Beckhams again....visits a friend...and bought his teammates The coach of the Philadelphia Union hopes fans don't sell their tickets to Messi fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It wasn't the most exciting soccer game and it looked like Messi might not score...but he did. Also a look at the Messi Burger, a restaurant Messi likes in Florida, and Messi's watch.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple says Messi is a hit! MLS Champion Carlos Vela had some advice for Messi. Messi breaks a record held by Tom Brady and LeBron James.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a hot night in Frisco, but Inter Miami came out on top once again thanks to some late heroics by Messi.   Some fans traveled a long way, one fan got a little too exceietd and security got involved, and David Beckham got mobbed by adoring fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Post does a story on Lionel Messi’s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo Messi is not a fan of artificial turf. A look at how other MLS Teams are benefitting from Messi Meanwhile, Carli Lloyd vs the USMNT continuesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.