Miami, FL
Lionel Messi’s insane assist, clutch PK goal leads Inter Miami in Open Cup
Lionel Messi strikes again.
The soccer superstar scored a huge goal in penalty kicks after recording a highlight-reel assist in Wednesday’s 5-4 shootout win in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semifinal against FC Cincinnati after the two teams battled to a 3-3 draw after 120 minutes.
It was the assist on Leonardo Campana’s stoppage-time goal in the waning ticks of the second half that was the highlight of the night for the Argentine and helped force extra time.
Messi, who already had notched an assist earlier in the contest, sent a pass from deep outside the box to find Campana, who was able to head the ball into the net for the tying goal.
Messi has scored or assisted on 13 goals for Inter Miami this season in all competitions, according to ESPN Stats & Info.
Messi assisted on Campana’s first goal of the night in the 68th minute to cut Miami’s deficit to 2-1.
That assist came off a free kick into the box that Campana headed past Cincinnati keeper Alec Kann.
The 36-year-old later scored during penalty kicks when he buried his shot with a stutter step, sending the ball to the right of Kann, who was anticipating the shot going to the left side of the net.
As with most games these days that Messi is a part of, there were some local celebrities on hand.
Bengals stars Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Sam Hubbard, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd were on hand to take in the action and took part in a pregame ceremony.
Inter Miami will now get the chance to compete for the club’s second trophy in the Messi era when they play in the finals of the Open Cup next month.
In just a short period of time, it has become abundantly clear the impact Messi has had on the fledgling club.
After eight games with his new team, Messi has 10 goals, three assists and one own-goal assist.
He also helped the club win the Leagues Cup title earlier this month and could help Inter Miami try to make a late-season playoff push when the squad resumes its MLS regular season schedule.
Inter Miami will face the Red Bulls in New Jersey on Saturday in a highly anticipated matchup that brings Messi to the metro area.
Miami, FL
Wild photos show Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs eating food of a naked woman at one of his celeb-packed parties
Wild, newly resurfaced photos show accused sex trafficker Sean “Diddy” Combs eating food off a naked woman from one of his notorious celeb-packed parties.
The disgraced Bad Boy Records founder, then 34, was seen eating a chocolate-covered strawberry from the body of a nude woman, who was lying on a table with food stacked on and around her, the snaps first obtained by TMZ show.
Aside from the food, only a strategically placed green leaf covered the naked woman’s most intimate area.
The photos were taken at a 2004 Miami party with a star-studded crowd including Diana Ross, Owen Wilson, Bruce Willis, and Will Smith, all of whom appeared unfazed by the racy food display.
The splashy party is a far cry from Combs’ current accommodation — at the notoriously tough Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, where he has been held without bail since his Sept. 16 arrest on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
A damning federal indictment alleged that the rapper abused, threatened, and coerced women to “fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct.”
The allegations against Combs — who was caught on video brutally beating ex-girlfriend CassieVentura — go back to at least 2008, the documents said.
When federal agents raided Combs’ homes in Miami and Los Angeles earlier this year, they found 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lube that were allegedly used during “freak off” sex sessions.
Combs’ lawyer, however, said his client simply preferred to buy in bulk from the chain store Costco.
The rap mogul has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and is eager to testify at trial, his legal team said.
Miami, FL
Friday Night Lights For No. 7 Miami; First Alert: September 27, 2024
Miami, FL
How to watch Miami Hurricanes vs. Virginia Tech football: Time, TV channel, FREE live streams
The 7th-ranked Miami Hurricanes put a top-10 ranking on the line as they open Atlantic Coast Conference play Friday night against Virginia Tech. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET with TV coverage on ESPN and streaming on-demand.
- How to watch: Live streams of the Miami-Virginia Tech game are available with offers from FuboTV (free trial), SlingTV (low intro rate) and DirecTV Stream (free trial).
- For a limited time, FuboTV is offering $30 off the first month after the free trial period. With $30 offer, plans start at $49.99.
Virginia Tech Hokies (2-2) at #7 Miami Hurricanes (4-0)
NCAA football matchup at a glance
When: Friday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla.
TV channel: ESPN
Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | SlingTV (low intro rate) | DirecTV Stream (free trial)
Miami is the big story in this one with a 4-0 record through four games that began with a 41-17 road thumping of Florida in its 2024 season opener. The Hurricanes haven’t slowed down since, outscoring their next three opponents 168-23, and now they get to play their conference opener at home.
Virginia Tech split its first four games with losses Vanderbilt and Rutgers and wins over Marshall and Old Dominion. The Hokies are 19.5-point underdogs to fall in the first of back-to-back ACC road games.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Live Streaming Options
- FuboTV (free trial) – excellent viewer experience with huge library of live sports content; free trial lengths vary; monthly rate after free trial starts at $49.99 for duration of $30 first month discount.
- SlingTV (low intro rate) – discounted first month is best if you’ve run out of free trials or you’re in the market for 1+ month of TV
- DirecTV Stream (free trial) – not the same level of viewer experience as FuboTV, but the standard 7-day free trial is still the longest in streaming.
The Hurricanes and Hokies are set for a 7:30 p.m. ET start on ESPN. Live streams are available from FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and SlingTV (low intro rate).
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