What were you doing at 14? In this writer’s case he was watching Batman the Animated Series, in the case of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-union" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia Union</a> prodigy Cavan Sullivan he is set to sign with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manchester City</a> of the Premier League.



Sullivan plays for the US Youth National Teams and has been scouted by various big-name clubs from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Real Madrid</a>. It was Manchester City that eventually got a step ahead of their massive competition.



Cavan Sullivan is an attacking midfielder, who is left footed and is noted to have great vision and play making abilities. As of March 29th, Sullivan is all but assured of signing with Manchester City but will remain in MLS at least until he is 16.



<h2>How much will Manchester City pay for Cavan Sullivan?</h2>


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According to MLS and Athletic reporter Tom Bogert, Cavan Sullivan will cost Manchester City in the range of $5 million when you consider transfer and add-ons. The fee will be paid to the Philadelphia Union of MLS, who will retain the player until he is 16 due to European child labor laws. Bogert’s report indicates that the Union will be paid $2 million up front for Sullivan to seal the deal.



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Sullivan has already played 1 match for the Union’s MLS Pro Next side, gaining an assist. At the youth level for the USMNT’s U-15, Cavan Sullivan has an impressive 5 goals in 9 matches.


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MLS analyst Taylor Twellman stated that Manchester City scouts told him they believe Sullivan is “the best 14-year-old in the world”. Union manager Jim Curtain said that Sullivan “has the ability and talent to become, I’ll just say, a household name.”

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> are at a crucial moment in their 2024 season. Although it’s still early in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a> calendar, the big challenge right now is to surpass the Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinals against Monterrey.



The first leg of that series will be played next Wednesday at Chase Stadium, with the return leg on April 10th at BBVA Stadium in Mexico. It’s important to remember that The Herons will be facing the top team currently in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/liga-mx">Liga MX</a>.



The big problem for Inter Miami is that, with Lionel Messi’s injury, the depth of the roster has been exposed. Even the team’s coach, Gerardo Martino, admitted that the lack of attitude in the last 4-0 defeat against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-red-bulls">New York Red Bulls</a> was concerning.



Therefore, with the goal of continuing to accumulate titles, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/david-beckham">David Beckham</a> continues to make key decisions to reinforce the club. There is very important news following a signing that will arrive from Argentina.



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<h2>Inter Miami sign Marcelo Weigandt</h2>



Inter Miami have officially signed Marcelo Weigandt on loan from Boca Juniors. The agreement for the Argentine defender is for the rest of the 204 season in the MLS.







Furthermore, the club will hold an option to extend the loan for Weigandt through the 2025 season. “I’m excited and proud to be joining such an ambitious club like Inter Miami. I’m looking forward to joining my new teammates, wearing the club’s colors and giving my all to help the team achieve our objectives.”


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<h2>Who is Marcelo Weigandt?</h2>



Marcelo Weigandt is 24-years old and arrives to Inter Miami after becoming one of the biggest prospects for Boca Juniors. Chelo made his professional debut in 2019 and played 72 official matches for the famous Xeneizes. 



During those years with Boca Juniors, Weigandt won two leagues in Argentina and three more titles: a League Cup (Copa de la Liga), a Super Cup (Supercopa de Argentina) and an Argentine Cup (Copa Argentina).


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From 2020 to 2021, Marcelo went on loan to play for Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata. With the national team, the defender has been a key piece in youth categories.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> is 36 years old, but he is still performing at an extraordinary level for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a>. Last year, the Argentine star gave The Herons their first title in franchise history with the 2023 Leagues Cup. Now, he wants more.



Meanwhile, Messi has also a huge challenge playing for the national team in the upcoming 2024 Copa America. They arrive as defending World Champions and will go for a second consecutive title on that regional tournament. 



However, in a constant question for him and other veterans like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>, no one knows for sure if the end is near for Lionel Messi in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a>. The legend finally spoke about that situation.



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<h2>When will Lionel Messi retire?</h2>



After the wonderful story in Qatar 2022, Lionel Messi has already won everything as a professional. As a consequence, retirement will depend entirely on his desire to continue competing in the MLS. Leo finally spoke about that possibility during an interview with Big Time.







“I know that as soon as I believe that I can no longer perform, or no longer enjoy the game, or not able to help my teammates, then I will stop. For my retirement, it will not matter what age I am. If I feel good, I will keep playing.”


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Messi was unequivocal in pointing out that he himself would not allow to display a mediocre level to his millions of fans. “I am very self-critical, I know when I am doing well, when I am doing poorly, when I play well, and when I play poorly.”



<h2>Will Lionel Messi play the 2026 World Cup?</h2>



According to Messi’s statement, there is no exact date set for his retirement at the moment. This means that if he feels good in two years, the 2026 World Cup is absolutely not ruled out. 



“I haven’t thought about it yet (retirement). Nowadays, I try to enjoy the day-to-day, the moments, without thinking about the future. I don’t have anything clear yet. I hope to keep playing for a while longer, which is what I enjoy.”


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For example, Cristiano Ronaldo will be 39 years old at UEFA Euro 2024 and his level remains fantastic playing for Portugal and Al Nassr. That’s why, Messi seems yet many years away of a possible retirement.



“When the time comes, I will surely find the path to what fulfills me and what I like, and a new role. When I feel it’s time to take that step, I’ll do it without thinking about age. If I feel good, I’ll try to keep competing because it’s what I like and what I know how to do.”


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-revolution" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Revolution</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a> are set to meet on April 27th, Saturday 7:30 PM EST. At the moment it’s a tale of two teams in two different directions, Inter Miami is in second in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a> East while the Revs are rock bottom in the conference.



The Revolution are off to a horrific start, winless in their first five matches 0-4-1 in the season. Caleb Porter has not been able to find the answers for a team that features some interesting talent in MLS with Tomás Chancalay, Ian Harkes, Carles Gil, DeJuan Jones, and Noel Buck.



Despite a rocky start The Revolution are looking for April 27th to be a huge date for the club as Gillette Stadium is preparing for a historic crowd against Inter Miami.



<h2>Over 60,000 tickets sold for Revs – Inter Miami game</h2>


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In a statement published by the New England Revolution, the club surpassed 60,000 tickets sold for their match against Inter Miami and Lionel Messi. Less than 5,000 tickets remain on sale, with seats available in the 300 level of Gillette Stadium.



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The Revs have been able to fill Gillette Stadium before, 61,316 fans were at MLS Cup 2002 when the Galaxy won their first title against the home side. The Revs highest regular season attendance for one match was 57,407 in 1997, when the Revolution played the now defunct Tampa Bay Mutiny, which was immediately followed by a 2-2 draw between the USMNT and Mexico in a FIFA World Cup Qualifying match for France 98. Truly a scenario that would be unthinkable today.



<h2>About the New England Revolution</h2>



The New England Revolution, founded in 1994, is one of the original ten charter clubs of Major League Soccer (MLS). Initially struggling in its early years, the Revolution gradually built itself into a competitive force within the league. Throughout its history, the team has seen notable players grace its roster, including U.S. Men’s National Team stars like Taylor Twellman, Clint Dempsey, and Michael Parkhurst.


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 Despite numerous playoff appearances, the Revolution endured heartbreak in the MLS Cup final, finishing as runners-up on multiple occasions. However, the team’s resilience and determination have earned it a devoted fan base and solidified its status as a respected club in American soccer.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> winger Facundo Farias received a harsh judicial ruling against him for defaulting on child support payments for his daughter. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina">Argentine</a> player got several punishments, according to the decision made by the Collegiate Family Court Number 3 of the Santa Fe province.



According to Judge Marisa Malvestiti’s ruling, Farías is banned from entering and/or attending any soccer match under the jurisdiction of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), including those of the Argentine national team. Additionally, his national and international driver’s license has been suspended.



Farias, who joined the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a> side shortly after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>‘s arrival in July 2023, has defaulted on child support payments since November 2023. Right now, the 21-year-old is recovering from an ACL injury sustained during preseason.



<h2>Farias banned from Argentine NT until further notice</h2>



Farias apparently made child support payments outside judicial proceedings. But no payments have been registered since November 14, 2023, which is why the ruling is punishing him.



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Due to this delay, the winger has been included in Argentina’s Registry of Delinquent Child Support Payers. His driver’s license has been suspended as well, but the punishments affect his career as well.


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The Colon product cannot enter or attend any soccer stadium in Argentina. But he’s also banned from representing the national team. Before his injury, Farias got to play for the youth teams.



The Inter Miami youngster can appeal the decision, but he must catch up on the pending payments. “The present restrictions are in effect until another judicial resolution provides for their termination,” the ruling read.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-red-bulls">New York Red Bulls</a> claimed a commanding 4-0 win over <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> at home on Saturday, in a game where the visitors missed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> badly. Far from having any mercy on the Herons, the hosts’ social media team mocked the opponents with a controversial post.



“Still waiting for Miami to come out for the second half,” the New York Red Bulls wrote on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram after the final whistle. It was definitely a victory they enjoyed.



Lewis Morgan took all the limelight at the Red Bull Arena, with the Scottish winger scoring a hat-trick against his former club. The 27-year-old opened the scoring only 3 minutes into the game, extending his side’s lead after 51′.



Wikelman Carmona made it a three-goal game after 66′, with Morgan sealing the 4-0 win four minutes later. This result saw the Red Bulls bounce back from a 3-0 loss to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-crew">Columbus Crew</a>, climbing to the third spot in the Eastern Conference standings with 10 points in five matches.



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Inter Miami, on the other hand, suffered their second loss of the year – both of them without Messi on the field. The Herons also have 10 points but in six games, so New York could leapfrog them from the second place with only a draw. The Red Bulls return to action Saturday when they visit <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/orlando-city-sc">Orlando City</a>, while Inter Miami will welcome New York City FC at Chase Stadium.


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<h2>Martino calls out Inter Miami, says Messi’s absence is not an excuse</h2>



Speaking to reporters after the game, Inter Miami coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gerardo-martino">Gerardo Martino</a> was very critical of his team’s performance in New Jersey. The Argentine also refused to use Messi’s absence as an excuse, explaining his side already won without him last week.



“There is not much to say, except that we were outmatched from start to finish,” Martino said. “When a team enters a game without the desire to win, without spirit, without competing, and the other side just wants to win the game, they are going to win it. The absence of the best player in the world is important for everyone – but last week with D.C. Leo didn’t play either.”



Messi picked up a hamstring injury in the return leg of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/concacaf-champions-league">Concacaf Champions Cup</a> round of 16 against Nashville, missing Inter Miami’s 3-1 win over DC United as well as Argentina’s international friendlies in the US. He’s expected to return to action on April 3, when Inter Miami host Monterrey in the first leg of the Concachampions quarterfinals.

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Gerardo Martino and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> are favorites to win the title in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a>. However, a 4-0 loss on the road against the New York Red Bulls without<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi"> Lionel Messi</a> has raised a lot of questions about the future.



Before the arrival of the Argentine legend, The Herons were one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference. Messi changed everything immediately with the first trophy in franchise history at the 2023 Leagues Cup.



The 2024 season had an amazing start as first place in the standings and a solid performance to eliminate <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nashville-sc">Nashville SC</a> from the Concacaf Champions Cup in the Round of 16.



The big problem was that, in the second leg of that series, Messi suffered a muscle injury and he couldn’t return. Although Inter Miami got a win against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dc-united">DC United</a>, the trip to New York was just terrible.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240324_BUS_114131_lionelmessi-1024x576_3cbe2d00.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-112243" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/lionelmessi-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/lionelmessi-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/lionelmessi-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/lionelmessi-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/lionelmessi.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Lionel Messi’s injury has complicated things for Tata Martino and Inter Miami (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Gerardo Martino took a shot at Inter Miami’s players</h2>



After that humiliating loss against New York Red Bulls, coach Gerardo Martino couldn’t hide his frustration and sent a clear message to all his players. With this level, there’s no chance to win any trophy. 







“We played an unexpected game for us. Disappointing. Obviously, it makes us wonder how far our ambitions can take us, especially if we’re capable of having so many variables from one weekend to another.”


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Tata Martino took the criticism of his players to another level by mentioning that the most concerning thing of all is the lack of attitude in a team full of stars like Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets or Jordi Alba.



“The reality is that I can’t come here and just throw roses. When a team enters a match and doesn’t have the desire to win, lacks spirit and doesn’t compete… undoubtedly, on the other side, just by wanting to win the game, they will beat you. The absence of the best player in the world is important for everyone, but last week against DC United he didn’t play either.”


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<h2>When will Lionel Messi return with Inter Miami?</h2>



Lionel Messi&nbsp;could miss the MLS match between Inter Miami and New York City FC on March 30th in order to be ready for the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals against Monterrey.



The first leg of that series is on April 3rd at Chase Stadium and the second leg will be played on April 10th at BBVA Stadium in Mexico.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a>&nbsp;had been the best player for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a> in the start of the 2024 MLS season. However, a muscle injury has left him out of the last two games and alarms have been raised ahead of the match against Monterrey in the Concacaf Champions Cup.



Furthermore, coach Gerardo Martino and his players got their first reality check of life without Messi after a crushing 4-0 loss on the road against New York Red Bulls. 



Considering there are still many games left in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a>, the priority for Inter Miami is undoubtedly the Concacaf Champions Cup. Messi was crucial in that tournament to eliminate <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nashville-sc">Nashville SC</a> in the Round of 16 but, no one knows for sure if the Argentine legend will be ready to face Rayados. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240324_BUS_114048_lionelmessi-1024x576_3a66c1c6.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-112243" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/lionelmessi-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/lionelmessi-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/lionelmessi-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/lionelmessi-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/lionelmessi.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Lionel Messi has missed the last game for Inter Miami (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Will Lionel Messi play for Inter Miami against Monterrey?</h2>



After the defeat against New York Red Bulls, coach Gerardo Martino was asked whether he had the chance to speak with Lionel Messi about the current status of his injury and if there was an estimated time for him to come back.







“We see Leo every day. As I said earlier in the week, he’s already out on the field doing some work. Obviously, he’s doing it with the recovery group, and we’re taking it week by week. Surely, this will be an important week to monitor his progress, as well as that of Nico Freire or Benjamin Cremaschi.”


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Despite Martino being cautious and unwilling to provide an exact date for Messi’s return, all indications suggest that he will be ready for the quarterfinal series against Monterrey. “They are all players whom, barring any unexpected occurrences, we expect to reintegrate into regular training soon.”



<h2>How long will Lionel Messi be out because of injury?</h2>



As a consequence of the injury, Lionel Messi&nbsp;wasn’t called by Lionel Scaloni to play friendly matches for&nbsp;Argentina&nbsp;against El Salvador and Costa Rica. Meanwhile, in the MLS, he was out for the game facing the New York Red Bulls and it’s almost certain that he won’t be available for the match with New York City FC (March 30th).



Messi’s return is expected on April 3rd when Inter Miami host Monterrey at Chase Field in the first leg of the quarterfinals at the Concacacaf Champions Cup. 


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Depending on how he feels, the legend might rest against Colorado Rapids in the MLS (April 6th) and then appear on the second leg at BBVA Stadium in Mexico (April 10th).


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Inter Miami give key injury update about Lionel Messi

Will Lionel Messi play with Inter Miami against Monterrey? - Bolavip US

Lionel Messi and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">Inter Miami</a> are poised to maintain their lead in the Eastern Conference as they head to face the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-red-bulls">New York Red Bulls</a> on Matchday 5 of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a>. This guide provides crucial information on how to catch the match, be it through television broadcasts or accessible live streaming platforms in your region.



<a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=play_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1000lS8e" rel="sponsored nofollow">[Watch New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami online on Apple TV]</a>



Inter Miami seek to maintain their position at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. With 10 points, they currently share the lead with the Columbus Crew and are determined to remain there. Clearly, they will be striving for victory to achieve this goal.



Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez‘s team aim to secure their fourth victory of the tournament. To accomplish this, they will need to defeat the New York Red Bulls, who are only three points behind the two leaders with 7 points. Therefore, this match holds crucial significance for them, as a win would bring them level with one of the top teams.



<h2>New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami: Kick-Off Time</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240323_BUS_113747_Lionel-Messi-of-Inter-Miami-2-1024x576_a409ef11.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-113759" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Lionel-Messi-of-Inter-Miami-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Lionel-Messi-of-Inter-Miami-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Lionel-Messi-of-Inter-Miami-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Lionel-Messi-of-Inter-Miami-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Lionel-Messi-of-Inter-Miami-2.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Lionel Messi of Inter Miami – IMAGO / Agencia-MexSport</figcaption></figure>



Argentina: 3:00 PM Australia: 5:00 AM (March 24) Bangladesh: 12:00 AM (March 24) Canada: 2:00 PM France: 7:00 PM Germany: 7:00 PM India: 11:30 PM Indonesia: 2:00 AM (March 24) Ireland: 6:00 PM Italy: 7:00 PM Malaysia: 2:00 AM (March 24) Mexico: 12:00 PM Netherlands: 7:00 PM Nigeria: 7:00 PM Portugal: 6:00 PM South Africa: 7:00 PM Spain: 7:00 PM UAE: 10:00 PM UK: 6:00 PM United States: 2:00 PM (ET)



<h2>New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami: TV Channel and Live Streaming</h2>



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The 2024 MLS regular season clash between New York Red Bulls and Inter Miami will be available for global viewing through <a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=play_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1000lS8e" rel="sponsored nofollow">MLS League Pass on Apple TV</a>.

New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami: How to watch Live, TV Channels and Streaming Options in Your Country on March 23, 2024

New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami: How to watch Live, TV Channels and Streaming Options in Your Country on March 23, 2024 - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/david-beckham">David Beckham</a> admitted in an appearance on ‘This Life of Mine… with James Cordon,’ that he worked for five years to get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> for his MLS team, starting to work for it even before <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a>‘s foundation.



But the moment Leo made the decision to play in South Florida took Becks by surprise. In the same show, the former England international revealed how he found out Messi was joining Miami.



“The memory that I have chosen is the phone call that I got when I was in bed in Japan saying that Leo Messi was signing for Miami,” the Inter Miami co-owner when asked by Corden about his best memory.



The 48-year-old explained he’d been talking to Leo’s father and agent Jorge, sneaking into a hotel where Jorge was staying five years ago to let him know they wanted Messi to play in Miami in the future. Flash-forward to 2023, Beckham was in Japan when he got the news. 4-5 am, in bed, his phone kept on buzzing as the world was in shock: Messi had decided to play for Inter Miami.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240322_BUS_113531_Messi-bench-1-1024x576_67f71120.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami looks on during the first half of a match against CF Montréal at DRV PNK Stadium on March 10, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida." class="wp-image-110692" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Messi-bench-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Messi-bench-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Messi-bench-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Messi-bench-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Messi-bench-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami looks on during the first half of a match against CF Montréal at DRV PNK Stadium on March 10, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.</figcaption></figure>



“I said, ‘Okay, Jorge, you and your wife Aledya have to go to the airport. Be there for the moment that he gets off that plane, because it might be his brother. We might have signed his brother. This is Leo. It’s Messi; it’s the greatest player to ever have played our game,” Beckham said about his immediate reaction when talking to Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas.


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<h2>Lionel Messi’s game-changing arrival for Inter Miami</h2>



Unsurprisingly, landing Messi turned Inter Miami around. Not only did the Argentine superstar increased the club’s popularity, boosting its social media followers as well as season ticket holders, but he also brought success.



With 10 goals in just seven matches, the 8x Ballon d’Or winner helped the Herons lift their first ever title at the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/leagues-cup">Leagues Cup</a>, which let the team qualify for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/concacaf-champions-league">Concacaf Champions Cup</a> for the first time.


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Messi’s presence also paved the way for other stars to join Miami, with former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suarez following in Leo’s footsteps.



Additionally, Major League Soccer has also seen the benefits on Messi’s arrival in the number of MLS Pass on Apple TV subscribers and jersey sales. Needless to say, Beckham and company pulled off a historic move here.

David Beckham's shocking admission on how Inter Miami signed Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami while David Beckham was far from the US - Bolavip US

David Beckham makes revelation about the day Inter Miami landed Lionel Messi

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a> will be out nine important players including <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a>, new signing Federico Redondo, and Paraguayan ace Diego Gomez. Be it injuries or international window, Inter Miami and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-red-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Red Bulls</a> for that matter are out a significant number of players.



 Left with no choice, Martino looks to fill some spots with players from Inter Miami II’s reserve squad. According to Michelle Kaufman those players are defender Tyler Hall, Brazilian midfielder Leonardo Afonso, midfielder Ricardo Montenegro, and a player identified by the last name Casas. 



Inter Miami are in first place in the MLS East tied with 10 points with the Columbus Crew, the New York Red Bulls are in sixth with a 2-1-1 record to start the season. 



<h2>Inter Miami and NY Red Bulls wanted to cancel game </h2>


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Tata Martino in speaking with the press admitted that both Inter Miami and NY Red Bulls agreed to cancel the game which has a total of 15 players from each roster combined missing for various reasons, but mostly due to international all ups. 



“We received a request from Red Bulls to postpone this match (due to FIFA date) and we agreed, but (MLS) didn’t approve. It’s something that will have to be considered, the league will have to continue assessing (playing though FIFA breaks)” Martino stated. 



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Martino also went on to point out that Venezuela fielded two central midfielders that play in MLS against Italy (a 2-1 win for the four time world champions), continuing to make his point that more and more MLS players are on international duty during the FIFA dates.


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Inter Miami calling up reserve squad players to fill in for Lionel Messi 

Inter Miami fill missing Lionel Messi with reserve players- Bolavip US

Inter Miami: Lionel Messi and 8 others out as Tata calls up 4 from II squad

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a> are in first place in the MLS East tied with the reigning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a> champions the Columbus Crew, and while most of the world takes a break during the international window, MLS is a different breed. Inter Miami will continue league play as they take on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-red-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Red Bulls</a> from Red Bull Arena on Saturday with both teams missing over 5 players due to injuries or international call ups.



 Tata Martino’s side will be severely depleted as nine players from his first team squad will not be on the game day roster. Fortunately for the Miami side, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets will be there but it will be a makeshift squad. 



The New York Red Bulls on the other hand are sixth in the MLS East with seven points on a 2-1-1 record. The Red Bulls will also be without six players that have been called up for international duty. 



<h2>Inter Miami and New York Red Bull players missing for Saturday </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240321_BUS_113119_Lionel-Messi-forward-of-Inter-Miami-1024x576_67574729.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Lionel Messi, forward of Inter Miami" class="wp-image-111329" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Lionel-Messi-forward-of-Inter-Miami-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Lionel-Messi-forward-of-Inter-Miami-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Lionel-Messi-forward-of-Inter-Miami-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Lionel-Messi-forward-of-Inter-Miami-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/03/Lionel-Messi-forward-of-Inter-Miami.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Lionel Messi, forward of Inter Miami</figcaption></figure>



Inter Miami will be without Lionel Messi, Nicolás Freire, and Leonardo Campana who are out injured, called up to their national teams are: Drake Callender, Diego Gómez, Federico Redondo, Israel Boatwright, David Ruiz, and Shanyder Borgelin. 


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The international call ups for the Red Bulls are as follows: Cory Burke, Carlos Coronel, Daniel Edelman, Noah Eile, Emil Forsberg, and John Tolkin.



<h2>Inter Miami close to replacement for DeAndre Yedlin</h2>



 According to reports out of ESPN Argentina, Boca Juniors right back Marcelo Weigandt has resigned with Boca but will go on loan to Inter Miami for two seasons. 



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Marcelo Weigandt is 24 years old and has played over 70 Argentine league games for Boca Juniors and Gimnasia y Esgrima LP, he also played for three Argentine youth national teams, U-15, U-17, and U-20.


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Lionel Messi and eight other Inter Miami players will be missing against NY Red Bulls 

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Inter Miami: Lionel Messi and eight other players missing for next match against New York Red Bulls

Monterrey are preparing for one of the biggest moments in club history when they face <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup. 



The famous Rayados have won the regional tournament five times and all those trophies came in the last 13 years. Furthermore, Monterrey are currently the best team in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/liga-mx">Liga MX</a> with 28 points after 12 games in Clausura 2024. 



That’s why they should be considered favorites even against a great rival of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a> which presents star names like Messi, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luis-suarez">Luis Suarez</a>, Jordi Alba or Sergio Busquets.



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<h2>Fernando Ortiz is ready to face Lionel Messi</h2>



Fernando Ortiz, coach of Monterrey, had very kind words for Lionel Messi before the long awaited matchup in the Concacaf Champions Cup. As an Argentine, it will be a special moment for him.







“A very difficult and powerful opponent is coming up. I believe facing Inter Miami is very important as an institution because within that club plays the best footballer in the world. However, the day we step into Miami, I am going to want to win, and my players are going to want to win. That’s the idea. It’s good that we’re going to face them, but I’m worried about all of Miami, not just Messi.”


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Ortiz gave this answer to a reporter when asked if Monterrey’s fans can get excited about beating Messi. “Yes, they can. We’re not going to Miami to speculate and see what happens when we’re back home. I don’t like that. We’re not like that. We’re a very big institution in Mexico and we’re also going to Miami to seek victory so we can close it out here at home.”



<h2>When will Inter Miami vs Monterrey be played?</h2>



Inter Miami will host Monterrey on Wednesday, April 3rd at Chase Stadium. The second leg of the quarterfinals is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10th at BBVA Stadium in Mexico. The winner of that matchup will face Columbus Crew or Tigres UANL in the semifinals. 


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Monterrey's coach isn't afraid of Messi before match against Inter Miami

Monterrey's coach isn't afraid of Lionel Messi before facing Inter Miami - Bolavip US

Monterrey's coach isn't afraid of Lionel Messi before game against Inter Miami

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/columbus-crew" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Columbus Crew</a> have become a staple team in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a> history, one of the original founding 10, the Crew were the first to many things. The first team to build a soccer specific stadium, the first team to make a high profile transfer abroad, and the first team to tear down their SSS and build a new one.



 The Crew have been there and done that in MLS with 3 MLS Cups, 3 Supporters Shields, 1 US Open Cup, and 1 Campeones Cup. Now Wilfried Nancy’s side has another accolade they can hold their hat on, being one of the best teams in the world at holding on to a ball when being under defensive pressure. 



The study was done by CIES, Football Observatory, and indicated that their study dealt with a “player is considered to be under pressure when he is in possession of the ball and has at least one opponent close to him trying to recover it or limit his playing options…. SkillCorner determines the intensity of the pressure by taking into account the speed of the players exerting it, their distance from the player in possession and the angle of their movement. In this report, we will focus on high-intensity pressure, i.e. pressure exerted with the greatest speed and at the greatest proximity to the opponent.” 



<h2>Columbus Crew ranked sixth in retaining the ball under high-intensity pressure </h2>


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The report places the Columbus Crew in sixth place, at 80.5% retention rate when under pressure. The best team in the world under pressure is Manchester City with 84.2%, second is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Real Madrid</a> at 81.2%, PSG at 80.8%, and Arsenal at 80.8% round out the top 4. 



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Other teams that may surprise on the list include Southampton at 80.1%, Leicester City at 80.1%, and Bayern Munich in 9th place at 79.9%. You can view the full report <a href="https://football-observatory.com/Monthly-Report-93-Playing-under-high-pressure-and" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">here</a>. 



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The Columbus Crew are tied with Inter Miami in first place of the MLS East with 10 points and next play on the road against Charlotte FC on Saturday evening.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe">Kylian Mbappe</a> has a big decision to make at the end of the season, with his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg">PSG</a> contract coming to an end. Amid strong speculation around his future, an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a> side ‘confirmed’ the Frenchman will come to town in the summer.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/charlotte-fc">Charlotte FC</a> raised many eyebrows on Tuesday, with their social media team claiming the 25-year-old is expected to be in the city soon. “Mbappe to Charlotte confirmed (technically),” the club said on X (formerly Twitter).



Many suddenly saw this post on their timeline and wondered why the club was confirming this. It’s safe to say it was related to its previous tweet, in which it announced a high-profile friendly between Real Madrid and Chelsea on Aug. 6 at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte as part of the Soccer Champions Tour.



With Madrid’s visit in mind, the Major League Soccer franchise made the connection with the strong rumor that Mbappe will leave Paris Saint-Germain for Los Blancos in July.



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<h2>Mbappe expected to join Real Madrid</h2>



According to Marca, the 2022 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup">World Cup</a> Golden Boot winner has already agreed on a pre-contract with the Merengue many weeks ago. PSG have yet to confirm whether Mbappe will leave, but coach Luis Enrique has started to give more playing time to other players.


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Reports from Spain even suggest Madrid already have <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/report-kylian-mbappes-potential-jersey-number-at-real-madrid-revealed-20240220-BUS-106176.html">Mbappe’s shirt number in mind</a>, with the club expected to hand him the historic No. 10 as Luka Modric is playing on an expiring contract this term.



Mbappe had already flirted with a Santiago Bernabeu move in the summer of 2022, but ultimately changed his mind. While PSG announced his extension would run until 2025, it turns out the third year was optional, and Mbappe reportedly has no intention to exercise it.

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