Inter Miami

2024 - 11 - 10

Messi's MLS Dream: A Rollercoaster Ride Ends with a Stunner!

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In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Inter Miami and Lionel Messi are out of the MLS playoffs before they could even start dancing the tango!

The soccer world is still reeling after Inter Miami's shocking exit from the MLS playoffs, where Lion Messi and his talented ensemble faced Atlanta United in a nail-biter that ended 3-2. Many predicted the dream team, led by the legendary Messi, would waltz through the postseason, but instead, they stumbled spectacularly. Fans filled the stadium with hopeful chants, only to watch in disbelief as the team fell behind early and fought desperately to claw their way back, only to ultimately succumb to defeat. Messi did manage a goal, showcasing his indisputable talent, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the team from crashing and burning.

Lionel Messi's journey with Inter Miami began on a euphoric note, with the team riding high and breaking records along the way. They even captured the Supporters’ Shield, but it seems the playoffs were a whole different ballgame. The top seed’s hopes quickly faded as the squad faced criticism and questions about what went wrong. Coach Tata Martino openly admitted to fans that the season felt like a failure, contradicting the earlier success they’d experienced. The discontent was palpable, especially as players like Jordi Alba expressed frustration over their defensive lapses, allowing Atlanta to score three goals on just four chances.

As Messi walked off the field, presumably hanging up his boots for the season with disappointment etched on his face, fans couldn’t help but question the future of Inter Miami. With an illustrious career and a season filled with ups and downs, Messi’s legacy is tightly interwoven with the fate of the club. But wait—what does this mean for the future? Rumor has it that some changes might be on the horizon as the team reflects on how to rise from the ashes yet again.

For Messi supporters, this year’s playoffs might feel like a fleeting dream rather than the fairy tale ending they hoped for. Still, it’s essential to keep eyes on the bright side! Messi finished the season with a record number of assists, and who knows what next season holds for the superstar? With his undeniable skill and work ethic, the pitch may still just light up with magic next year as fans rally once again for Golden Goals and game-winning glory!

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami crash out of MLS playoffs in stunning ... (CNN)

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami suffered a shock elimination in the first round of the Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs on Saturday, losing 3-2 to No.

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Inter Miami, Messi and Martino are out: What went wrong and what ... (The New York Times)

Atlanta United's 3-2 Game 3 win left the MLS Cup without its biggest star - but Messi will forever be linked to Inter Miami.

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Lionel Messi, Inter Miami flop out of MLS playoffs, stunned by Atlanta (Yahoo Sports)

Inter Miami lost a second consecutive game to Atlanta United, and crashed out of the MLS playoffs in the first round.

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Saturday stunner: Atlanta United ousts Lionel Messi and top seed ... (WABE 90.1 FM)

Lionel Messi walked off the field and into the tunnel leading to the Inter Miami locker room a few seconds after the final whistle blew, hardly any emotion on ...

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Lionel Messi scores but favourites Inter Miami eliminated from MLS ... (Eurosport.com)

David Beckham's Inter Miami were eliminated from the MLS Cup Playoffs by Atlanta United on Saturday evening, despite a rare headed goal from Lionel Messi.

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Inter Miami stunned in MLS playoff loss to Atlanta United (Sports Business Journal)

Atlanta United stunned MLS and the soccer world by defeating Inter Miami 3-2 on Saturday at Chase Stadium, knocking F Lionel Messi's team out of the ...

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Tata Martino Calls Inter Miami's Season a Failure (beIN SPORTS USA)

Inter Miami's coach, Gerardo “Tata” Martino, admitted that the team's 2024 season, led by Lionel Messi, ended in disappointment after their surprising exit ...

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Frustración por el amargo final del Inter Miami de Messi. Jugadores ... (El Nuevo Herald)

Bartosz Slisz (76') anotó el irremontable tercer gol del Atlanta United. “Ellos se acercaron cuatro veces y nos han hecho tres goles”, sentenció Jordi Alba, uno ...

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Messi cierra su segunda temporada con el Inter Miami con un ... (Diario LAs Americas)

El astro argentino Lionel Messi y el Inter Miami sucumbieron por marcador de 3-2 este sábado ante el Atlanta United y quedaron eliminados del torneo.

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Lionel Messi y el Inter de Miami se despiden de las eliminatorias de ... (CNN)

Lionel Messi y el Inter de Miami tuvieron una temporada regular de récord, terminando con un récord de 74 puntos y llevándose a casa el Supporters' Shield.

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Eliminación del Inter Miami sacude a una MLS llena de sorpresas (Telemundo 51 - Miami)

Inter Miami, con Lionel Messi y Luis Suárez, se estrellaron con un Atlanta United que terminó noveno en el Este con solo 40 puntos, que entró como octavo a.

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Where do Lionel Messi and Inter Miami go from here? (Yahoo Sports)

Inter Miami heads into a pivotal 2025 season with a Club World Cup spot, potential roster upgrades hindered by MLS restrictions, and the ticking question of ...

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Messi, Miami suffer biggest shock in MLS postseason history - ESPN (ESPN)

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are out of the MLS playoffs with all credit to Atlanta United for causing a huge upset.

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