Dave Hyde: Messi sounds as happy in South Florida as South Florida is happy to have him

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 18, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Inter Miami, Latest Headlines, Lionel Messi, Soccer, Sports.

What stood out most were the half-smiles. They told the full story. Lionel Messi sat in a black warmup suit with the Inter Miami logo Thursday afternoon and introduced himself to the media nearly a month after introducing himself with his first, game-winning goal. The first question was something about all the winning since arriving in America, and if this is what he expected, and he began his answer with by saying, “Actually, I was very happy when I came here.” He then gave that small grin, that Mona Messi smile, that spoke of his warm feelings. There has never been a second act like this in...

Lionel Messi quiet (by his standards), but Inter Miami roll, advance to Leagues Cup semifinals

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 12, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Inter Miami, Latest Headlines, Lionel Messi, Soccer, Sports.

FORT LAUDERDALE — Lionel Messi almost didn’t score for the first time in an Inter Miami uniform. The international superstar played all 90 minutes Friday night, but he rarely provided any threatening moments nor a jaw-dropping play like he had in each of his first four Inter Miami games. Besides the extra buzz in the stadium whenever he touched the ball, Messi looked human. But even so, he still found his way on the scoresheet in the match’s final minutes on a tap-in goal for good measure. The match was all but over at that point, as Inter Miami grinded to a 4-0 victory over Charlotte FC at...

US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in its earliest Women’s World Cup exit ever

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 7, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, News, Soccer, Sports.

By ANNE M. PETERSON (AP Sports Writer) MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The United States played its best game of this Women’s World Cup and it wasn’t good enough to stop the two-time reigning champions from being eliminated in the round of 16. The Americans’ bid to win an unprecedented third consecutive title ended Sunday on penalty kicks. It is the earliest exit in tournament history for the United States, four-time winners of the World Cup. Megan Rapinoe, Sophia Smith and Kelley O’Hara missed with kicks from the penalty spot before Lina Hurtig converted to clinch the shootout 5-4 as Sweden knocked...

Inter Miami to host in-state rival Orlando City in round of 32 of Leagues Cup

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 30, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Inter Miami, Latest Headlines, Lionel Messi, Soccer, Sports.

Inter Miami now knows who they will be facing in the round of 32 of the Leagues Cup. In-state rival Orlando City will make the short trip down to DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale to open the knockout rounds against Inter Miami on Wednesday night. The matchup was determined dramatically by Saturday’s results. Orlando City scored a game-winner in the 92nd minute and needed a point-blank save in the 96th minute to defeat Mexican club Santos Laguna. Inter Miami will have had seven days off once Wednesday arrives, while Orlando will have three. Better yet, another star could be in line to make...

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF shutout Atlanta United 4-0 | PHOTOS

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 26, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Inter Miami, Lionel Messi, Photos and Videos, Soccer, Sports.

Lionel Messi drills stunning buzzer-beater in Inter Miami debut

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 22, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Inter Miami, Latest Headlines, Lionel Messi, Soccer, Sports.

FORT LAUDERDALE — Lionel Messi played his first match with Inter Miami and it couldn’t have gone any better. The international superstar wasn’t in the starting lineup Friday night against Cruz Azul, but was inserted in the 54th minute. With the match tied 1-1, he drew a foul in the 90th minute, then rocketed a free kick into the top right corner for Inter Miami’s first win in two months. Pink fireworks exploded above DRV PNK Stadium and the Inter Miami faithful let out its loudest roar since the club began play in 2020. Messi was noticeably quick in his first minute on the field. He connected...

Beginning of an era: Lionel Messi greets crowd as Inter Miami unveils their superstar

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 17, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Inter Miami, Latest Headlines, Lionel Messi, Soccer, Sports.

FORT LAUDERDALE — Thousands of fans filled DRV PNK Stadium on Sunday night and there wasn’t even an Inter Miami game being played. And even despite a lengthy weather delay, international soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his former FC Barcelona teammate and new Inter Miami signee Sergio Busquets were still formally introduced in a monumental moment for American soccer. “We’re doing this Miami-style in the rain,” Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said. “This is holy water.” Security abandon their post as the worst of the weather came in. Supporters breached the gates and passed security with no...

Inter Miami CF officially introduce Lionel Messi | PHOTOS

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 17, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Inter Miami, Photos and Videos, Soccer, Sports.

Inter Miami CF to officially introduce seven-time World Cup Champion, Lionel Messi to the public in special “The Unveil” event on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Inter Miami smacked by St. Louis in final match before Lionel Messi era begins

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 16, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Inter Miami, Latest Headlines, Lionel Messi, Soccer, Sports.

Inter Miami’s last match without Lionel Messi ended the same way it has 13 other times this season: a loss. The Argentine superstar signed his contract with the club Saturday afternoon, but did not play as his teammates hobbled their way to a 3-0 loss at St. Louis City. It was also Gerardo “Tata” Martino’s first match as head coach. His new team hasn’t won a match since May 13, an 11-game winless streak. Inter Miami sleepwalked through the first half and fell behind 2-0. Second-half substitutions proved beneficial, but familiar Miami attacking-third woes were still present. Martino didn’t have...

Inter Miami blow two second-half leads, but salvage third consecutive draw ahead of coaching switch

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 9, 2023. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Inter Miami, Latest Headlines, Soccer, Sports.

There was no fairytale ending for Javier Morales on Saturday night. But to his credit, he’s now led Inter Miami to points in three consecutive games. The interim head coach was given one last game before Tata Martino officially takes over and he slides back to his assistant job, and it ended in a 2-2 draw at D.C. United. Inter Miami held two separate leads in the second half, but failed to hold onto each of them. Midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi and defender Noah Allen each scored their first career MLS goals to account for Inter Miami’s scoring, but each was answered with a quick D.C. United equalizer. Cremaschi’s...

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