Felipe Cárdenas
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Asked Lionel Messi about following Pelé and David Beckham as the next great ambassador for soccer in the U.S.
“I don’t think about those things that you mentioned. I simply came here to play. To continue to enjoy playing football.”
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Telemundo ended their World Cup final broadcast with a montage of Argentina's goals...the last graphic was dedicated to "our friend Grant Wahl"
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Micah Richards believes that Karim Benzema may have finally reached Harry Kane’s level. ☠️☠️
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Christian Pulisic tells reporters in Italy that his last name is pronounced "Pulišić" (ie Pulishich).
"We're close to Croatia so I guess Pulišić is ok."
Let's all get it right.
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Sergio Aguero on ESPN Argentina said that he spoke to Leo Messi yesterday. Aguero sent Messi a message with a screenshot of the Eastern conf. standings.
Aguero: "Your team is behind! You have to move up to 8th/9th. Messi cracked up. He said we have to make the playoffs."
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This is a huge soccer social media story.
50 million Twitter accounts across 35 countries are tweeting
#SuarezANacional
, in a bid to convince
@Nacional
to sign club legend Luis Suarez.
¡Una locura hermosa 👋👋👋!
Más de 50 millones de cuentas en un total de 35 países y con un promedio de 1500 tuits por hora al ritmo de
#SuarezANacional
¡No hay hinchada en el mundo capaz de tanto! 🤯
#LosHinchasGigantes
de
#ElClubGigante
🔵⚪️🔴
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Tata Martino was asked if Mexico can dominate tomorrow's night game vs Argentina:
"Why not? We all watched Canada versus Belgium. That first half was a clinic by Canada. So why not try? From my POV, Canada has showed the best football after the first slate of games."
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An 18-year-old Lionel Messi roasting Luis Rubiales. Enjoy.
Barça vs Levante 2006
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BREAKING: Ronaldinho joins prison 5–a-side squad. Someone stream these matches.
Pese a que salieron muchos memes sobre el tema,
#Ronaldinho
sí reforzaría a un equipo en la prisión.
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El Salvadoran referee Iván Bartón added over 10 mins of extra time at the Azteca (Mexico equalized) and ignored the homophobic chant protocols.
Bartón was a referee at the World Cup in Qatar.
#MEXvHON
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Tab Ramos on the
#USMNT
via Peacock:
"Every coach needs time, even during a second cycle. But as the games have been played, the team hasn't grown. I think we've been expecting more."
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Inter Miami fullback DeAndre Yedlin ton first few days with Lionel Messi:
“His English is enough to get by. He talks to everyone.”
Good teammate? “I didn’t know Messi
was in the group chat. Campana needed tix for the event on Sunday. Messi popped in “How many do you need?”
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Underrated feel-good story of the World Cup is Kun Aguero rejoining Argentina’s national team.
As usual, Aguero will room with Messi ahead of the final.
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What occurred in Querétaro is an absolute tragedy for world football. Liga MX's immediate reaction is hallow to say the least and games have not been suspended.
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Tigres GK Nahuel Guzman pulls string from his nose then saves a penalty
This is a whole new level of GK distraction techniques 😄
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Tomorrow I'll travel to Qatar to cover the World Cup for
@TheAthletic
. Four years ago this wasn't on my radar.
I was in advertising and clawing my way into journalism. It's been a journey and so many people have backed me along the way.
¡Vamos por más! ✈️🇶🇦 —>✍️🇲🇽🇺🇾🌎
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Tecatito Corona after the Netherlands game: “I have to add goals to my game.”
Tata Martino: “The only thing he lacked was a goal.”
Today:
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Transfer news: I’ve signed with The Athletic for a couple more years. ✍️
I love what I do and I’m pumped to continue to be part of this elite squad of reporters.
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.
@MLSist
and I were informed today that Inter Miami banned The Athletic from its media day event because they disagreed with the timing and framing of our coverage over the weekend.
I'm disappointed this is the action they've taken and I stand by our coverage.
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A very sad day for journalism. My deepest condolences to Grant’s friends and family.
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Josef Martínez has been told that he won't be part of Atlanta United's future. The club will move on from the former MVP this winter.
Details on what's next for Martínez and
#ATLUTD
's search for a new No. 9.
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Mexico and the United States could co-host the 2027 Women's World Cup, Mexico federation president Yon De Luisa told reporters yesterday.
Talks are underway with Concacaf he said.
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Pity Martínez when asked "what would it mean if
#ATLUTD
is unable to beat
@ClubAmerica_EN
?":
Pity: "Nothing because we're going to win."
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#EURO2020
winner vs
#CopaAmerica
winner has to happen. We need an international Super Cup decider.
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Adidas have created five Mash Up Sambas inspired by Mexico's kits from 2008 through 2022. These are nice.
Shop:
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On Thursday I visited the the massive Fan Village FIFA is calling “Cabins Free Zone.” Fans can book a two-bed container for $200+/night.
It’s scorching hot during the day. There are hundreds of containers, some food trucks, a supermarket and a Starbucks.
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Mexico has been sanctioned by FIFA for the ongoing homophobic fan chant, according
@ale_orvananos
.
As punishment,
#ElTri
will play without fans during their first two World Cup Qualifiers against Jamaica and Panama in September.
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Ahora sí, llegó el primer castigo:
@miseleccionmx
jugará sin público los 2 primeros partidos de las eliminatorias.
Lo que podría venir, es realmente grave 👇🏻👇🏻
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Franco Ibarra felt disrespected by Atlanta United after he was loaned to Toronto FC without warning.
“Don’t send me to the worst team.”
Ibarra’s reaction is an example of the culture shock that foreign players experience during the MLS transfer window.
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Salomón Rondón and Venezuela captain Tomás Rincón were critical of Josef Martínez's decision to withdrawal from the national team.
Asked today about their comments, Martínez responded:
"I don't know those guys."
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Per an Atlanta United spokesperson, the club will go full venue for the match vs Messi and Inter Miami on Sept. 16.
Additional ticket inventory in the works.
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Josef Martínez on why he likes to play against Orlando City:
“Because they’re my kids.”
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▫️Marcelo Bielsa’s ultimatum to
#ATLUTD
’s front office
▫️Tata Martino and Carlos Bocanegra’s “terrible relationship”
▫️De Boer in the dark on signings
On the decisions that propelled the club, and the fractured relationships that changed its course.
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Tonight's attendance in ATL 40,116: the biggest soccer crowd worldwide since the pandemic began
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Confirmed: Mercedes-Benz Stadium's turf will be converted to grass for the 2026 World Cup. It will be installed in February 2026.
The stadium will go back to artificial turf after the World Cup.
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Pity Martinez:
“My head wasn’t in the right place last season. But this is the Pity that you all want to see.”
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Josef Martínez said that he wishes he was still playing with Julian Gressel.
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A few highlights from Ronald Acuña's in-game commentary:
- "Don't cry! Don't cry!" (to the Brewers player)
- Yeah! Now we're up! Send them to Cancun for vacation!"
- "Hold up, hold up. I'm nervous and I'm not even playing."
- (Final out) "F*ck yeah! Go home! Go home!"
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MLS culture is 15 mins of SuperDraft fame.
USL notes: Nashville SC loans SuperDraft pick Jack Maher to Charlotte Independence
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Sign spotted on College Gameday “Berhalter Out / Marsch In”
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14-year-old ballboy Ethan Beckford on this moment with Miguel Almirón:
"I just decided to jump in. It was so surreal. It was amazing to be part of the celebration for his first goal."
Via
@ChronicleNUFC
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At one point on Friday night, I was only watching Musah.
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Roger Federer on Messi:
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Multiple sources have confirmed to
@TheAthleticSCCR
that Atlanta United has agreed to terms that will send Pity Martínez to Al-Nassr FC in Saudi Arabia.
More details here:
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Atlanta United winger Marcelino Moreno is close to finalizing a loan move to Brazilian side Coritiba, per MLS source.
This is one of several roster moves that are in progress in ATL.
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Josef Martínez wants to retire in Atlanta and hopes to extend his contract w/
#ATLUTD
through 2026.
Martínez on last season, his relationship with Gonzalo Pineda and becoming an Atlanta sports legend.
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Gareth Bale on MLS vs Real Madrid
“In MLS they kind of accept losing a bit more. You can’t get relegated. There’s no consequence….They’re a lot better about losing over there.” 🥶
"It's a lot more chilled... if you lose at [Real] Madrid, it's like the world's ended, you get crucified."
Gareth Bale lifts the lid on the mentality towards football in MLS, after Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami 🌴
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Josef Martinez came off the team bus and a fan handed him their toddler. Truly a man of the people.
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“We’re the only team in this city that wins shit.”
Josef Martínez has never been more open and he’s never been better for
#ATLUTD
.
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Newcastle United’s Miguel Almiron scored a classic Almiron goal here in Atlanta.
What a moment
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Thiago Almada:
“My Dad was here today, but the celebration was for the people in (Fuerte Apache) who always support me. There’s a restaurant there, helping people who don’t have food to eat. I dedicate today to them, my family, my Mom and little sister who are there.”
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Thiago Almada pointed at his right ankle and ran to Atlanta United's head trainer Mario Cruz. I asked him why.
"I've been playing with pain, training with pain. I saw him coming at me and I dedicated the goal to Mario. He deserves it. He has helped me get rid of that pain. "
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Josef Martinez tells Apple TV Español panel that Lionel Messi told him to take the penalty.
Martínez: "You don't want it?"
Messi: "No, you take it."
Martínez: "When there's a pen, you have to wait to see what the man says."
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There's video of Leo Messi leaving Inter Miami's training facility with a police escort. Messi ran a red light and almost got t-boned!
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Juan Purata dedicated the win to Josef Martinez. Says the team is with him.
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Premier League golazo from Colombia in their 1-0 win over Spain in London
Luis Diaz went dancing ; Daniel Muñoz with a decent finish 😎
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The realities of Atlanta United were on display last night and the world was watching.
Six coaches since launch in 2017. Multiple roster rebuilds, unmet expectations, inconsistent/naive tactics, mediocre results.
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Josef Martínez gets emotional when asked to relay his feelings about the support he has received from
#ATLUTD
's fans.
"When I can't score I have to give my life on the field to repay that love. This is my home. This is my city."
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Ok, now think about this Sounders team vs either Liverpool, Real Madrid or Palmeiras 😬
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Someone tell Messi that Kroger is better.
This is also an incredible advertisement for the MLS lifestyle.
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Revs and Philly don’t play again for another 10 days. Game 2 between Cincy and RBNY is in six days. STL and SKC have to wait 7 days for their game two.
Why??
This three-game series that MLS concocted is excessive is so many ways.
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Still shaking my head about US Soccer's decision to alter the Iranian flag for a social media post. Completely unnecessary.
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Josef Martinez and Leo Messi jogging and chatting with each other.
They walked together and are now doing rondos in the same group.
What a 180 for Josef.
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Arthur Blank has become one of the most influential figures in American soccer history.
A decade ago, Atlanta didn’t have an MLS team. The city wasn’t on the map in that regard. Blank has linked the city to the sport at an international level for decades to come.
Arthur Blank and
@atlutd
, along with countless fans and many public and private partners, have shown that Atlanta has become a true soccer city and will be the perfect home for our federation.
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What a run for Josef Martínez in Atlanta.
His numbers and the awards that he won will stay unmatched for a very long time.
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Love seeing these “freestylers” getting schooled by an actual soccer player
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Had to run from an active shooter today in Buckhead. I was at Dancing Goats, heard shots, froze for a few seconds, then ran when people started scrambling.
Someone shot up the Sephora. Seriously, WTF.
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Don Garber continued...
#MLS
"When Zlatan left Major League Soccer, nobody said that he went to go retire in Italy. And frankly, I was insulted by that."
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Inbox: ESPN+ is set to debut a new CONCACAF-focused show titled Futbol Americas on March 8th.
Hosts
@SebiSalazarFUT
and
@herculezg
will cover
#USMNT
,
#ElTri
,
#MLS
,
#LigaMX
and more.
Futbol Americas will air Monday and Thursday at 6PM.
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Asked Josef Martinez about potentially competing with Chicharito Hernandez for the MLS Golden Boot.
"I think the competition I have right now for my spot is with Tito (Villalba)."
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Sunday night's U.S. vs. Mexico Gold Cup final drew 5.7 million total viewers on Univision.
According to Univision, it was the network's most-watched soccer game since the 2016 Copa America final.
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Josef Martinez did not want to talk to reporters. He told us to “talk to (Carlos) Bocanegra and Pineda” instead.
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Today, the Seattle Seahawks soccer team could win a continental cup.
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Reports from Mexico: the federation’s entire sporting department, including sporting director Gerardo Torrado, are out.
This follows Mexico’s failure to qualify for the men’s U20 World Cup and Olympic, and the women’s national team’s recent elimination from the 2023 WC.
🚨ÚLTIMA HORA🚨
Toda la Dirección Deportiva de la Selección Mexicana es destituida
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Interesting report here regarding Brandon Vazquez. Chivas apparently approached FC Cincinnati about Vazquez based on Transfermarkt's $550K valuation of the player.
FC Cincinnati asked for $5 million, which caught Chivas completely by surprise.
Si Chivas realmente usó de referencia un valor de Transfermarkt (cifras que, como ya explicamos varias veces en
@desdeelvarpod
con
@martindelp
, son generadas por fans) para buscar a Brandon Vázquez es que la situación de su directiva es más grave de lo que pensamos.
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Miguel Herrera says that MLS is “light years ahead” of Liga MX from a league perspective. That MLS is competing with Spain and England, not MEX.
“They buy players in ARG for $20M, players in Europe. And they only have 3 (DP) spots. When the league opens up, forget about it.”
🎙️🔥Ya nos han superado
"La MLS a nivel de Liga está a años luz de nosotros. Ellos ya le quieren ganar España, Italia e Inglaterra, ni siquiera voltean a ver la liga mexicana, ya en la cancha me parece que todavía ganamos y competimos varios de los partidos".
#LigaBBVAMX
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ATLUTD confirms that Rob Valentino will continue to serve as interim head coach for the next two MLS games.
Valentino will remain on Gonzalo Pineda's staff.
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Bruce Arena on MLS roster rules and Messi playing on turf.
"Messi goes to Atlanta and they're going to have 80,000 people at the game. Is that bad for the league?"
Bruce spent over 5 minutes talking about Messi and roster rules last night.
This is a must watch.
#InterMiamiCF
#NERevs
#MLSSeasonPass
#NESW
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Weston McKennie's reaction after a Mexican journalist introduced himself and his outlet in Spanish.
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RIP the bros that said Almirón couldn’t hang in the Premier League.
Miguel Almirón stars as
@NUFC
beat high-flying
@WBA
to reach the
#EmiratesFACup
quarter-finals 🙌
#UndertheLights
#WBANEW
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Ezequiel Barco: "It cost me a lot to find happiness in Atlanta."
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Andrew Gutman on scoring MLS' 20,000 goal:
"I don't get a bonus for it. I don't get anything. MLS loves it though."
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After thanking the members of the press, employees at Atlanta United, the city, fans and his former teammates, Josef Martínez said: "I want to hit 200 (goals)."
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Miles Robinson punctuated his tournament with the winner. So many close calls with ATLUTD. Impeccable header vs Mexico.
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Second trophy this month. Third in less than a year. De Boer was right:
#ATLUTD
fans are spoiled. 😄
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Aguero on if he'll watch Messi's games in Miami, in person:
"They are no tickets! It's sold out. But I think he arrives in mid July."
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Luiz Araújo said that Josef Martínez has helped him adapt to life in the U.S. (Josef's fluent in Portuguese), then added:
"They've accepted me they way I am, which is a little crazy."🤪
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