Tag: lionel messi
The Rise of Lionel Scaloni
In 2018, Lionel Scaloni was appointed as manager of the Argentine national team amidst little fanfare and low public opinion. However, in just six...
Copa America and EURO 2024 By the Numbers
With both of the 2024 Copa America and EURO tournaments coming to their conclusions this weekend, we take a look at the tale of...
Copa America 2024: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Deemed a success by CONMEBOL, Copa America 2024 has provided the best, worst, and ugliest sides of soccer in the Americas throughout the tournament.
The...
5 Burning Questions Heading into Copa America 2024
The 2024 Copa America is set to kick off this week, and we explore five key questions that everyone will be asking both before...
The Footballer Power Play: When Players Hold All the Cards
During Kylian Mbappe's now completed tenure at PSG, he wielded a power known to few other footballers before him. We take a look at...
For Inter Miami, It’s So Far, So Good
After 10 games of the 2024 Major League Soccer season, Inter Miami has proven to be a winner in MLS. But some serious questions...
The UP 2024 Copa America Preview, Pt. 1: Argentina and Lionel...
With the 2024 Copa America rapidly approaching, we will be looking at four nations competing in the tournament: three favorites and an underdog host...
A Look Ahead to the 2024 MLS Season: Turmoil, Drama, and...
On the precipice of the 2024 MLS season, many eyes will point in the direction of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. But beneath the...
Luis Suárez: The Ace in the Hole for Inter Miami’s 2024...
Luis Suárez is the signing of the MLS offseason, yet he's somehow still fallen under the radar. The 37-year-old Uruguayan striker will be pivotal...
The Urban Pitch Gift Guide: 13 Books Any Footy Fan Would...
Want to send a perfect gift for a soccer fan this holiday season? How about a book! We've curated a list of 13 works...
‘Messi Meets America’ Is an Immersive, Yet Slightly Rushed Look into...
With one episode left of the Messi Meets America series on Apple TV, we take a look at how it's unfolded so far, and potential...
The Urban Pitch Podcast: Messi’s Arrival in LA and the Late-Season...
On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, Julio and Brigitte take things on themselves — covering everything from the star-studded LAFC-Inter Miami...
Lionel Messi’s Eighth Ballon d’Or Will Finally Catapult MLS Onto the...
There have been a few defining moments during the 29-year history of MLS. Development of soccer-specific stadiums, implementation of the designated player rule to...
Lionel Messi’s Impact on the Leagues Cup
The Argentine superstar was a big reason for the success of the Leagues Cup, but diving deeper, MLS is cashing in on the vast...
The Lionel Messi Effect: Could the Legend’s Arrival Price Out ‘Real’...
The 36-year-old World Cup winner has been an instant hit for Inter Miami and Major League Soccer, and while Miami currently has the hottest...
What Will a Post-Messi and Ronaldo Football Boot Landscape Look Like?
With Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi now in the twilight of their careers, how will it impact the boot landscape that they have for...
Geoff Cameron and Brek Shea Join the Urban Pitch Podcast! Plus:...
On the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, the crew gets into Lionel Messi coming to America, before Geoff Cameron and Brek Shea...
MLS is Ready for Lionel Messi; Inter Miami, Not So Much
The announcement from the best soccer player of all time that he would be continuing his career in Major League Soccer has sent shockwaves...
An Imperfect Storm: The End of the Messi-PSG Era
With Lionel Messi's time in Paris all but over, we reflect on his tumultuous two-year stint in the City of Lights.
Six months ago, we...
The Urban Pitch Podcast: Messi’s Next Step, Galaxy Supporters’ Slight Return,...
In the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, the crew discusses the latest happenings in the soccer culture-verse, including the LA sports takeover,...
