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Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew live updates: Messi could win title in big MLS game tonight
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Soccer legend, Lionel Messi, and his Inter Miami teammates thrill kids with a meet and greet at a special event in Miami, Florida through Make-A-Wish.
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Lionel Messi and league-leading Inter Miami will face defending champion Columbus Crew in the biggest game of the Major League Soccer season tonight.
What’s at stake? Messi and Inter Miami have a chance to win the MLS Supporters’ Shield with a victory. It would be Inter Miami’s second title of the Messi era after winning Leagues Cup in 2023.
The Supporters’ Shield, given to the MLS regular-season leader, would also be the 46th title in Messi’s storied career. The Crew, however, could delay who wins the regular-season title if they’re able to pull off a draw against Inter Miami.
“My players, yeah, they know that Miami is coming with Messi, and we know that this is a good game for both teams,” Crew coach Wilfred Nancy told reporters Tuesday. “This is good for the league, obviously. This is good for everyone.”
It will be Messi’s first game against the Crew, although both teams played each other twice already this season. And it will be Messi’s fifth game since returning from his Copa America right ankle injury.
Messi has scored three goals in four games, but Inter Miami has secured three straight draws during the span as the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner improves his conditioning. It left some media wondering if Inter Miami has played better without Messi when it won 9 of 10 matches before his return.
“I am happy to have the best player in the world with us. And well, adapting to that won’t be a problem,” Inter Miami assistant Javier Morales said.
The Inter Miami match against Columbus Crew will be broadcast by FS1 in the United States.
The match will also be available for live stream via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
The match will begin at 7:45 p.m. ET (8:45 p.m. Argentina time)
Yes, Lionel Messi is expected to start and play for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew tonight.
Inter Miami 4, Columbus Crew 3: Messi may have heard the talk about Inter Miami playing better without him before his injury return, and makes a statement to deliver the club the MLS Supporters’ Shield title. Messi scores two goals with an assist to Luis Suarez, and Matias Rojas will score for Miami against the Crew. Columbus might have tired legs in its seventh match in 24 days, while Miami will play its fifth in the same span. — Safid Deen, Lionel Messi reporter for USA TODAY.
Inter Miami won at home 2-1 in June was Messi was away during Copa America, and the Crew won 3-2 in August with Messi injured en route to winning Leagues Cup 2024.
The way how Columbus won was emphatic: Christian Ramirez scored in the 67th minute, while Diego Rossi scored a brace in the 69th and 80th minutes to steal the victory.
Inter Miami sits atop the MLS regular season standings with 65 points with three games remaining. A win tonight would give Inter Miami 68 points, and no other club would be able to reach that mark, giving them the Supporters’ Shield. If Inter Miami wins out, it would set a new MLS record with 74 points. A loss to Columbus would force Inter Miami to win its final two games to win the Shield.
Columbus Crew is in third with 57 points, but has four games remaining. A loss against Inter Miami would tap the Crew to 66 points if they win their final three games. A win against Inter Miami, however, opens a path to a maximum of 69 points.
LA Galaxy is second with 58 points with three games remaining. Three more wins would give the Galaxy 67 points.
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A Texas-based company called Mooney International says it has formally submitted a bid to acquire Spirit Airlines and related assets, according to an announcement released Sunday.
In a statement, Mooney International said its proposal would combine operations involving Spirit Airlines, Mooney International and SEAir under what it described as a shared focus on affordable and accessible air travel. The company said the proposal aims to preserve the Spirit Airlines brand while pursuing long-term growth and operational improvements.
“Our objective is not only to preserve the Spirit Airlines legacy, but to create a new chapter focused on operational excellence, enhanced customer experience, expanded route connectivity, sustainable aviation initiatives, and long-term growth,” the company said in its announcement.
If the acquisition is approved, Mooney International said it would seek to maintain the Spirit Airlines brand, expand affordable travel options, invest in fleet and technology improvements, and create stronger connections between Spirit Airlines, Mooney International and SEAir. The company also said its plans include supporting aviation jobs, tourism and economic development while advancing sustainable aviation fuel initiatives.
Spirit Airlines, headquartered in South Florida, is one of the nation’s largest ultra-low-cost carriers and serves dozens of destinations across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.
The announcement did not disclose financial terms of the proposed acquisition or provide a timeline for any potential transaction. It is also unclear whether other bidders are involved or what regulatory approvals may be required before any deal could move forward.
The proposed acquisition comes as the airline industry continues to face evolving market conditions, competition among low-cost carriers and growing demand for affordable travel options.
Authorities are searching for a person who may have gone into the water from a charter vessel on Biscayne Bay, U.S. Coast Guard officials said.
Officials said they were notified at around 11:59 p.m. Friday of a missing person suspected to be in the water who was last seen on the vessel as it was south of Brickell Key and Hobie Island Beach Park.
Coast Guard crews responded to search the area along with Miami Marine Patrol, Miami Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Fire Air Rescue.
On Saturday, Miami Police released a missing persons flyer for a man who went out on a charter boat and who could be the same missing person.
The man, 23-year-old Akin Liverpool, was reported missing from the Brickell area and his whereabouts were unknown, police said.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call police at 305-603-6300.
Miami, FL
Miami police officers are attempting to locate blue car they think was involved in fatal hit-and-run
Officials with the City of Miami Police Department are trying to locate a blue car they think is related to a fatal hit-and-run on Saturday afternoon.
Miami police released a flyer saying the driver of a possible 2023-2026 Blue Honda Accord is wanted for questioning in relation to the hit-and-run fatality. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at approximately 12:25 p.m. at NW 17th Avenue and 43rd Street.
The deceased victim is only described by detectives as a 61-year-old man. No additional information on his identity has been released.
Anyone with information is asked to call any on-duty detective with the Miami Police Department Traffic Homicide Unit at 305-603-6525.
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