Miami, FL
Lionel Messi’s Mission Impossible: Carrying lowly Inter Miami to the playoffs would be an MLS miracle | Goal.com
The No.10 has worked his magic in the cups but Tata Martino’s side may be in a hole so big that even the GOAT won’t be able to dig them out of it
Lionel Messi has only been with Inter Miami for a little over a month but he’s already established himself as Miami’s miracle man. Since he arrived, it’s been moment after moment. He already has a trophy in hand and, after yet another display of late-game heroics, Messi has Miami in position to compete for a second piece of silverware in the very near future after a U.S. Open Cup semifinal triumph over FC Cincinnati.
However, for now, the cup competitions are in the past. Messi has dominated those competitions, creating at least one goal in each game so far. This weekend, though, Messi begins life in MLS, and the situation he’s walking into isn’t pretty.
Messi may be Miami’s miracle man, but, even for him, salvaging the club’s MLS season may just be mission impossible.
As they prepare to face the New York Red Bulls this weekend, Inter Miami sit dead last in MLS. With just 18 points and 22 goals from 22 games, Inter Miami have looked nothing like a team capable of earning a playoff spot throughout the MLS season.
Much has changed since they last played in MLS, obviously. Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Tata Martino, among others, have arrived, rebuilding this team almost instantly. The team that existed before the Leagues Cup break is long gone, and the one built in its place seems like a juggernaut ready to be unleashed on the rest of MLS.
But time might be against Miami for this MLS season, and getting them into the postseason looks like it might be Messi’s most impossible challenge yet.
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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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