Podcast appearances and mentions of Lionel Messi

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse gear up for the USMNT's October window with plenty of burning questions. Will the U.S. lock in a back three, or shift back to a traditional four? How will they adapt without Dest — and with Jedi Robinson on limited minutes? And if you bring four goalkeepers, shouldn't at least two get a shot?Alexi reveals his Starting XI for the window — featuring Matt Freese in goal, a veteran back line, and Pulisic and Balogun leading the charge against Ecuador and Australia.Around the globe, World Cup qualifying gets wild: CAF, AFC, UEFA, and CONCACAF races all heating up, while MLS playoff spots hang in the balance with Messi's Miami fighting for position and Jordi Alba's farewell on the horizon.Then it's #AskAlexi and One for the Road, where Alexi salutes Darlington Nagbe — one of the best to ever do it. Intro (0:00)3 Burning Questions for USMNT Window: Back 3 vs Back 4? (5:02)Alexi's Best Starting XI (11:36)2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Preview (21:07)MLS Weekend Preview: Messi double duty? (32:42)#AskAlexi: Why the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a huge success (37:31)Happy Trails Darlington Nagbe - Alexi's GOAT (44:39) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

En este episodio nos visita una auténtica figura del arbitraje: Roberto García Orozco, quien nos comparte desde su experiencia las historias más impactantes que ha vivido dentro del terreno de juego. ⚽️ Nos contó cómo fue pitar partidos en los Mundiales, los momentos intensos que vivió frente a leyendas como Lionel Messi, James Rodríguez, Rafael Márquez, Cuauhtémoc Blanco, entre otros. También hablamos de las lesiones más impactantes que presenció, los retos de dirigir finales internacionales, y lo que no vemos detrás del silbato. Un episodio lleno de anécdotas, risas y aprendizajes sobre lo que significa ser árbitro en la élite del fútbol mundial. ¡No te lo pierdas! Redes sociales Pepe y Chema Podcast: Síguenos en nuestras redes sociales: Facebook: / pepechemapodcast Instagram: / pepechemapodcast TikTok: / pepechemapodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3eMMiTD... Youtube: / @pepechemapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miami Herald's legendary reporter Michelle Kaufman drops by SDH AM to break down everything from Messi to Alba to Busquets and the backline...Is Messi playing...? How do you address the issues at the back...? Was Alba's retirement a shock...?All the things to prep IMCF for Atlanta United

A busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe have your AM news from Europe to start the dayMichelle Kaufman from the Miami Herald talks Inter Miami before ATLUTD visits and the lingering Messi questionGOLTV's Nino Torres talks the passing of a legend, parking the bus, and telenovelas as we go Fully Loaded andSounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno goes through all the questions in Seattle plus the weekend in MLS

La mesa de Ahora o Nunca está de vuelta tras unas merecidas (¿?) vacaciones y de inmediato arma la discusión si, tras el anuncio del retiro de Jordi Alba, Lionel Messi podría decidir dejar al Inter Miami antes del Mundial 2026, pero varios señalan que lo mejor para el argentino es quedarse en el club del sur de Florida. Por otro lado, la mesa cuestiona si es real la posibilidad de que Alemania pueda quedar fuera de la Copa del Mundo y se exponen las razones por las cuales esto podría suceder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textLAFC takes on Toronto FC in the last home regular season match of 2025! Welcome back, Cifu!

The road to the 2026 World Cup tightens across the globe. Jason Longshore takes you around the world as qualifying races reach critical speed — from Cape Verde's fairytale rise in Africa, to Asia's final showdown, to Concacaf's chaotic chase, and Italy's desperate sprint to stay alive in Europe. Plus: the latest on the U.S. Men's National Team under Mauricio Pochettino, South America's powerhouses fine-tuning for World Cup 2026, and a look back at Atlanta United's narrow defeat in L.A. Cape Verde's Dream, Italy's Sprint, and a World in Motion — the global game in one hour on Atlanta Soccer Tonight.

From Serie A to the Championship, this week's USMNT Abroad is packed with drama, goals, and global headlines. In Italy, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie faced off in Juventus vs AC Milan's scoreless draw. Pulisic's rare penalty miss ended his perfect start to the year. Over in Germany, Noahkai Banks scored his first-ever Bundesliga goal in front of his entire family. Does he deserve a call-up in the November window? In the Netherlands, Sergiño Dest returned for PSV, going 73 strong minutes, while Ricardo Pepi was left off the bench.  EPL delivered chaos as Tyler Adams helped Bournemouth climb into UCL contention, Chris Richards went the distance for Palace, and Brenden Aaronson started in Leeds' narrow loss to Spurs. Are we hitting the panic button over Jedi Robinson's situation with Fulham? In the Championship, Haji Wright stayed scorching hot, while Josh Sargent continues to slide. We also hit on Philadelphia's Supporters' Shield win, Messi's hat-trick of assists, and UEFA's controversial decision to approve domestic league games abroad, including LA Liga games in the United States.  CHAPTERS: Intro (0:00)Pulisic misses 2nd-ever pen (4:42)Dest & Jedi's injury status (10:00)UEFA matches Abroad: La Liga comes to US (25:46)MLS Recap: Union's Shield & Messi shines (31:09)MLS vs Europe: USMNT Roster Edition #AskAlexi (46:28)Pochettino's lack of communication (59:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textDenis Bouanga's breakthrough goal in the 86' was all LAFC needed to down Atlanta and take all three points at home! 

Send us a textA look ahead at LAFC's next home opponent, Atlanta United, as the Black and Gold will play their final home match of the regular season before Son and Denis head off to international duty. 

Inter Miami beat New England 4-1. We go live after the final whistle for our postgame reaction.#InterMiami #Messi #InterMiamiCF 

Pulso Sports/Sounder at Heart's Niko Moreno drops by to look at everything from MLS and the called shot on Messi and Friends...We also look at the roster choices for the October USMNT camp and the injuries in Seattle with the Sounders plus a little Open Cup

IT'S AN EPISODE OF REDEMPTION ARCS! Did we miss any football redemptions arcs that we should've discussed? Let us know!Welcome to Barra Bruvvas.Join the Bruvvahood:https://instagram.com/BarraBruvvashttps://x.com/BarraBruvvashttps://www.tiktok.com/@barrabruvvas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have Sam from the Blazing Musket join us to preview this weekends match between Inter Miami and New England Revolution.#InterMiami #Messi

This week, Stu Holden and John Strong join us as we recap all the Champions League action featuring USMNT stars: Yunus Musah delivers the game-winning assist for Atalanta, Tim Weah's Marseille crush Ajax, Folarin Balogun's Monaco draw Man City, and Weston McKennie battles in Juventus' 2-2 thriller. We've also got updates on Ricardo Pepi and Sergiño Dest's injuries.Plus, the Baby Nats dominate the U-20 World Cup with a record-setting 9-1 win, while Gregg Berhalter's Chicago Fire stun Inter Miami in a wild MLS playoff-clincher. We close with thoughts on the USMNT back-three vs back-four debate ahead of October friendlies vs Ecuador and Australia. Make sure to join the conversation with #AskAlexi! Intro (0:00)Yunus Musah's winning assists in UCL (9:55)U.S needs more McKennie leadership? (27:18)Gregg Berhalter's Fire top Messi and Co. (43:29)Advice for Landon Donovan's balding issue (48:27)Jurgen Klopp MLS praise (52:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's hopes of winning the Supporters' Shield have been dealt a major blow after a pair of concerning results that highlighted recurring issues for the inconsistent team. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando analyze Inter Miami's recent stretch of games that ended with a 5-3 home loss to the Chicago Fire, discuss Messi's MVP-level form, talk Sergio Busquets' recent decision to retire, and more.

Alan is joined by Alex and Tim to celebrate the Chicago Fire book their ticket to the 2025 post season. Fire go to Miami and come out with 3 points after a thrilling 3-5 win. Concerns swirl after Andre Franco went down with what appeared to be a knee injury. Toronto is the next club to face the new look, flaming hot Fire.

Inconsistency and defensive deficiencies raise doubt as to whether Inter Miami - even with Lionel Messi - can win the MLS Cup. We discuss on our latest episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Lowther and Alice Irizarry tell us about a small boy who had big dreams and became one of the biggest football players of all times. You will recognize his name, Lionel Messi!https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-flea-lionel-messi/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.com

Inter Miami loses 5-3 to Chicago. We go live after the game for our postgame reaction#InterMiami #Messi #InterMiamiCF 

Visit Floofball and get 10% off your order using code HERONHEADS at checkout: https://floofball.com/   We hope you enjoyed watching! If you liked the video, it'd mean the world if you subscribed or shared it with a friend.   In Today's Episode: Inter Miami continue their road to the Supporters Shield against Chicago Fire. Can they get the three points and continue climbing or fall and look forward to the playoffs? #InterMiami #Messi #MLS  

Blue ballers, you sound crazy. 0-4 loss? What Miami game? Your boys in blue are here to talk about a ROUTING in the Hudson River Rivalry which saw the New Jersey Red Bulls all but btfo of playoff contention with a 2-3 loss against the Pigeons. Jake and Trey are giddy to tap the spine of this team and examine just what turned a blowout into a blitz this week. We talk Martins mistakes and massive moments, Freese's fogs, Messi's magic, Nico's notes of nuance, Perea's parabolic arcs, and so much more. PLUS: Racial epithets? In supporter's sections? and the Mets crash out in spectacular fashion to give us a clearer run at the cup. AND: a quick n' dirty precap of Philadelphia. Time for that eleventh-inning stretch: you've got Blue Balls.

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#Formula1 - Michał Pol opowiada o locie helikopterem… z Mistrzem Świata Formuły 1! Szalone podróże na Grand Prix Japonii i oglądanie ostatniego wyścigu sezonu w garażu zespołu F1 - to (tylko niektóre) historie naszego dzisiejszego gościa!Gwiazda Lewisa Hamiltona nie przetrwa próby czasu? Dlaczego siedmiokrotny mistrz świata sobie szkodzi i nie obroni legendy jak Jordan czy Messi.Geneza hejtu - kierowcy mają dziś trudniej przez presję w social mediach, ale inni sportowcy mają o wiele gorzej! Płonne nadzieje? Max Verstappen i jego szanse na mistrzostwo świata.Grand Prix Singapuru 2025 - najtrudniejszy wyścig sezonu i szalone sposoby kierowców na utrzymanie się w innej strefie czasowej! Do tego miliony Massy, Hornera i kolejna recenzja F1 Movie.Zapraszamy serdecznie!Zwrot 100 zł za zakup OC/AC w Mubi.pl !!!https://bonus.mubi.pl/id-codive-0925-03Regulamin dostępny u organizatora.

Colin Lowther and Alice Irizarry tell us about a small boy who had big dreams and became one of the biggest football players of all times. You will recognize his name, Lionel Messi!https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-flea-lionel-messi/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.com

NYCFC FOREVER PODCASTYEERRRR!! NY IS BLUE!!! The boys are back recapping what felt like a match that will be talked about in derby lore! We stood ten toes and they seem to be further spiriling. It feels great to be on this side right now!     Follow them on Twitter & Instagram @NYCFCForeverPod Dave Moncion - @doobie_rockz Jonathan Sanchez - @jonsanch3z Yousef Ricart - @_ricartist Music by: Intangiblez https://www.beatstars.com/intangiblez https://soundcloud.com/theintangiblez

Understanding Football Terms: Dummy, Nutmeg, and Golazo Explained!In this episode of Don't Know Much About Football - Training Grounds, hosts Ian, Sarah, and Karlo dive into some specific football terms to make the sport more accessible for newcomers. They start with explaining what a 'dummy' is, using examples from recent matches. Next, they break down the term 'nutmeg' and compare it to a dummy, citing memorable instances involving famous players like Messi. Finally, they explore the term 'golazo,' a spectacular goal, and discuss its characteristics and the passion behind the pronunciation. Tune in to learn and enhance your understanding of football commentary.00:00 Explaining the Term 'Dummy'04:44 Understanding 'Nutmeg'09:56 Defining 'Golazo'Image from “BTFC07041814” by Terry Gilbert, CC BY 2.0. Background removed and cropped. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textLAFC successfully ran the gauntlet! 4 matches, 15 days... and ALL 12 POINTS! Denis and Sonny run their goal-scoring streak to 17 as LAFC takes down STL 3-0.

In this episode of the Drive Pink Dialogue podcast, Scotty and special guest Marc Gonzalez from the False 9 podcast discuss Inter Miami's 1-1 draw with Toronto FC, Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Tadeo Allende, Rodrigo de Paul, what went right, how Javier Mascherano managed the game, and as always, they give out some awards.

Send us a textLAFC heads to St. Louis to try to remain undefeated against City SC! Will Sonny take over the hat trick duties, or will Denis move closer to goal 100? 

Christina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Shaka Hislop discuss the potential of 64 teams at the 2030 World Cup. Then, a discussion on Daniel Farke's strong comments on Brenden Aaronson. Plus, reacting to Ricardo Pepi's interview and Lionel Messi continues his hot form vs NYCFC.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Worthington joins Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery to talk about his life in football. They discuss his time as a player, his brother Frank and his career as a Scout for Manchester City and Chelsea. He talks about his pride in scouting Nicolas Anelka, living in the same town as Lionel Messi and the players that didn't work out. You can watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtube.com/live/ah8kyN3mYucYou can order Dave Worthington's book here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/worthyWe're part of CALM's Stay Tuned Campaign and are collecting donations here: https://tiltify.com/@brazilian-shirt-name/brazilian-shirt-name-x-stay-tuned-2025-supporting-calm

Christina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Shaka Hislop discuss the potential of 64 teams at the 2030 World Cup. Then, a discussion on Daniel Farke's strong comments on Brenden Aaronson. Plus, reacting to Ricardo Pepi's interview and Lionel Messi continues his hot form vs NYCFC.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textOn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Jason is back with Tom to chat through all things:-LAFC remaining hot with strong performances from Denis Bouanga & Heung-min Son-Inter Miami are back into the Supporters' Shield race with a monster performance from Lionel Messi midweek-We chat the U.S. U20 World Cup roster & some players to keep an eye on-Injuries to Columbus Crew & Minnesota United, how do they stack up to the other playoff teams right now?-Sergio Busquets announcing his retirement from soccer at the end of 2025-D.C. United have a new Sporting Director in Erkut Sogut-The U.S. Open Cup & Canadian Championship Finals are set for next week!-Charlotte FC's historic MLS winning streak ends-Battle between Chicago Fire & New York Red Bulls for the last play-in game spot-FC Dallas are kinda hot right now?-And much more! Make sure to follow us on all platforms below: Twitter: @MLSAces, @TomSweez @JasonVevang Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mlsaces.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mlsaces Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fm8aU6lSzwSFIfotfpldh?si=3a2afac5cd624073Support the show

Local headlines include the Marlins playoff chances dwindling, Messi's masterclass last night and a brutal injury for Barkov. Gino Torretta shares his takeaways from the Hurricanes victory over UF. Solana and Crowder debate the better NFL running back: Ricky Williams or Adrian Peterson? Plus, Pizzola's picks for the Week 4 NFL slate.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down LAFC's hot run of form since acquiring Son Heung-Min, and what it could mean for the club as we head into the playoffs. Have LAFC overtaken Inter Miami as the MLS Cup favorites?Next, Christian and Alexis recap USMNT activity across Europe. Which USMNT striker abroad is staking his claim to be the national team's #9? They also break down Christian Pulisic and Malik Tillman's hot starts for their clubs and what it could mean for the USMNT next summer.Later, they react to some of the biggest news in world soccer, including Harry Kane's possible return to Tottenham, Ousmane Dembélé's Ballon d'Or win, and more. (7:30) - Are LAFC the new MLS juggernaut?(32:00) - Which USMNT striker is leading the race to start in 2026?(41:00) - Christian Pulisic real to make all-star leap?(45:00) - Malik Tillman cementing himself at USMNT #10?(48:00) - Rápido Reactions: Harry Kane, Ballon D'or & more Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Messi stays hot for Inter Miami scoring 2 goals as they beat New York City 4-0. Joe is fired up for the Ryder Cup this weekend, saying it's not your normal golf event. Joe thinks Fins should beat the Jets at home on MNF.

Lionel Messi continues to impress for Inter Miami with 2 goals in their 4-0 win over New York City Wednesday. Bill Belichick appears on the front of a magazine with his 24 year old girlfriend Jordon Hudson, and Brady finds himself in a sticky situation as owner of the Raiders and a FOX football broadcaster.

Birthday boy Kim Bokamper joins as the Miami Dolphins continue their preparation for MNF against the New York Jets. Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami cruises past NYC 4-0. Ryder Cup gets going and is one of the most unique weekend's in golf. Marlins winning streak comes to an end. Chris Perkins joins.

Hector discusses "Insert Name" FC's exciting Football Content Awards nomination, Jose Mourinho's return to Portuguese football with Benfica, and Lionel Messi's potential contract extension with Inter Miami! Plus, Mudryk's surprising Olympic dreams, Players of the Week featuring Christian Pulisic and Ferran Torres, and a jam-packed preview of upcoming matches across MLS, Liga MX, and Europe's top leagues! Vote for "Insert Name" FC for Best Podcast - International: footballcontentawards.com/best-podcast-international-finalists-2025/ Please shoot us an email at insertnamefcpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X @InsertNameFC https://twitter.com/InsertNameFC https://www.instagram.com/insertnamefc/ https://www.facebook.com/insertnamefc/ Follow us on TikTok @insert.name.fc https://www.tiktok.com/@insert.name.fc?lang=en Find us on any podcast form! https://pod.link/1530695493/episode/e4611daa73097f2b1ed82283c88cecbc Subscribe to our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@InsertNameFC/featured Check out Belly Up Sports! https://bellyupsports.com/ Catch us on GolzTV! https://golz.tv/ Love the beats? Then Roosevelt Spencer is your guy! https://www.instagram.com/thatguydope/ Save 20% with the code "BellyUp20"! https://cannadips.com/collections Save $20 on your first purchase with the code "BellyUpSports"! https://seatgeek.com/   #Soccer #Football #Futbol #Podcast #BellyUpSports #FootballContentAwards #JoseMourinho #Benfica #LionelMessi #InterMiami #Mudryk #Olympics #ChristianPulisic #FerranTorres #MLS #LigaMX #Ligue1 #Bundesliga #SerieA #LaLiga #PremierLeague

Messi contract, Busquets' future, Suarez return, NYCFC game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Wittyngham will be on the call of Inter Miami @ NYCFC tonight on Apple TV. He joins the show for an Inter Miami update including whether or not the roster is built for a title run and his take on rumors regarding a fractured locker room.

Max and Matt dive deeper into the chaos of youth sports this time focusing on the scoreboards, standings, and the paradox of winning. They break down why so many leagues avoid keeping score, how that overcorrection misses the point, and what kids actually learn from wins and losses. From family dinners lost to the club system, to the pressure of turning every child into the next Messi or LeBron, they unpack the real purpose of youth sports: joy, community, and learning to compete without tying your worth to the outcome. With stories from City League, shoutouts to multi-sport athletes, and a few hilarious detours (including puppies and Red Bull cans), this episode challenges the broken system and imagines a better way forward for kids and families.Buy Violet Archer on Amazon HereMilkless on InstagramMilkless on TikTok LISTEN + WATCH VIOLET ARCHER Follow on Instagram

On this edition of State of the Union, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down Christian Pulisic's best game to date for AC Milan with 2 goals and an assist in a 3-0 win over Udinese, passing Clint Dempsey as the all-time leading American scorer in Europe's top 5 leagues. Malik Tillman scores for Bayer Leverkusen, Tanner Tessmann helps Lyon to victory, Tim Weah starts vs PSG, and Ricardo Pepi & Sergiño Dest feature in PSV's thriller with Ajax. We also track Weston McKennie's quiet weekend, Yunus Musah's limited minutes, and an injury setback for Johnny Cardoso in La Liga. In MLS, Lionel Messi keeps Inter Miami's Supporters' Shield hopes alive with 2 goals and an assist, NYCFC clinches another playoff spot, and Denis Bouanga's hat trick sends LAFC into the postseason. Plus, we field your questions in #AskAlexi and debate pro/rel in American soccer.  Intro (0:00)Pulisic breaks Dempsey's record… where does he stand all-time? (5:45)Messi leads Miami to Victory (33:05)Jedi's best position with USMNT (43:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Shaka Hislop discuss Inter Miami bouncing back with a 3-1 win over the Seattle Sounders and Lionel Messi nearing a multiyear extension to stay in Miami. Then, a discussion on Son Heung-min and Thomas Müller's impact on MLS. Plus, reaction to reports on Christian Pulisic missing the Gold Cup and Weston McKennie's inconsistencies with the US national team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss Mike McDaniel, the LA Dodgers, and Messi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices