Inter Miami is worth $1bn, doubling value in one year. Is Lionel Messi the reason? July 19, 2024 A year ago this week MLS club Inter Miami – part-owned by former England international David Beckham – completed one of the biggest signings in global sports history. They signed Argentina international Lionel Messi, one of just two players in the current GOAT conversation. And since then the franchise, the 25th in MLS, has been [...]
Fears over 2026 World Cup after dangerous crowd scenes mar Copa America final July 15, 2024 Kick-off was delayed by more than an hour because of the disorder, which was blamed on hundreds of supporters without tickets.
Napkin which helped bring 13-year-old Messi to Barcelona sells for £762,000 May 18, 2024 The napkin which secured footballer Lionel Messi’s move to Barcelona more than 20 years ago has been sold for £762,000. The unusual document, which became legendary in the sporting world, was offered at Bonhams with a starting price of £300,000 in an online auction which ended on Friday. The napkin, described by Bonhams as a [...]