The Soccer Morning Show with Jamie Rudd

David Beckham's Inter Miami secured their latest piece of silverware on Wednesday night, with a 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew crowning them winners of the MLS Supporters' Shield. The win, powered by two goals from Lionel Messi and one from Luis Suárez, gave Miami the best regular-season record for the first time in the club's history.
The Supporters' Shield, awarded to the team with the top record over the regular season, adds another trophy to Miami's collection after their Leagues Cup triumph earlier in the year. Beckham, the club’s owner, paid tribute to the squad, highlighting Messi's contributions once again as the Argentine continued his dazzling form with two goals.
"So proud to see our players lift the Supporters' Shield after a great win in Columbus," Beckham wrote on Instagram. "Another amazing achievement in the history of this football club and so happy to bring this trophy to the best fans in the League. Now we go again and onto the next one."
Messi opened the scoring late in the first half with a free-kick, followed by another goal just before halftime, giving Inter Miami a comfortable 2-0 lead at the break. However, the match quickly became a nail-biter when Columbus' Diego Rossi found the back of the net within a minute of the second half, narrowing the gap to 2-1.
Three minutes later, Suárez restored Miami’s two-goal cushion, netting his 18th goal of the season. But Columbus wasn’t done yet. Cucho Hernandez converted a penalty just after the hour mark, bringing Columbus within one goal once more. However, any hopes of a comeback were dashed when Rudy Camacho was sent off after receiving his second yellow card.
Columbus had one final chance to tie the game from the penalty spot, but Hernandez’s second attempt from 12 yards went wide with just five minutes remaining. That miss sealed Miami’s 3-2 victory and the Eastern Conference crown.
Messi, ever focused, reminded everyone that there’s still more to accomplish. "The first objective has been achieved and now we have to think about what's next," Messi said after the game. "The first round [of the playoffs] is three games, but then it's one game and anything can happen. But we have the great advantage of playing all the games at home, which is what we were looking for. We are very strong at home."
With two more regular-season matches against Toronto and New England ahead, Inter Miami is looking to maintain momentum heading into the playoffs, where the ultimate goal is to lift the MLS Cup in December.
Despite their 3-2 win, Messi and his teammates weren't handed the trophy on the field. Instead, they reportedly celebrated privately in the locker room because the trophy was still in Columbus.
The real complication stems from the fact that none of Miami’s supporter groups are officially part of the Independent Supporters Council, the body that governs the Shield. Without formal ISC membership, Inter Miami’s Supporters' Shield win can't be fully recognized yet. Four groups have applied to join, but their approval could take weeks, adding uncertainty to when the Shield will officially be theirs.
Though they weren't presented the trophy after the Columbus win, Inter Miami may finally be able to showcase it to fans during their final home game of the season on October 20 against New England Revolution, assuming the ISC issue is resolved in time. For now, the club’s claim to the Shield is in limbo, leaving fans eagerly waiting for a formal crowning moment

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A fesity Messi took a yellow.

Messi is going to play for Argentina again.

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A tough draw for Miami as fans come out to see Messi.

A ref admits he took it easy on Messi

Messi started his own production company

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Would you pay $900 to see Messi play vs NYCFC?

How much will Messi even play?  Last night he didn't start.

Messi jerseys continue to be popular.  A look at the best sellers.


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Messi returns to the pitch with two goals

A look at the EA FC25 rankings shows Messi drops out of the 90+ club

Messi doesn't like to wear shows.

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A quiet week with Messi off the pitch.  

He attended the Miami game where he was seen playing on his phone.

Messi has made a surprising venture into acting with his debut in the Argentine comedy-drama "Los Protectores" which  follows three football agents navigating the challenges of the industry while trying to avoid bankruptcy. In Messi's scene, one of the agents proposes an absurd business deal where Messi would play for different Argentinian football clubs each day in alphabetical order, potentially extending this scheme worldwide. 


Messi has voiced his frustration following Argentina's tumultuous Olympic soccer loss to Morocco on Wednesday. In a dramatic match, Argentina seemed to secure a 2-2 draw in the 106th minute, only to face a series of chaotic events.


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Lionel Messi has been ranked the third-best athlete of the 21st century in a major poll, which might surprise many football fans who consider him a top contender for the first or second spot.

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It was a chaotic night in Miami with fans storming the gates.  Argentina won, but Messi had to leave the game and was seen in tears on the bench. Have we seen the end of Messi's International Career, and what will happen to Inter Miami now?

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Lionel Messi, with his legendary left foot making more noise than his quiet demeanor, delivered a heartfelt message to his fans after leading Argentina to the Copa America 2024 final. In his usual soft-spoken manner, he urged everyone to savor these fleeting moments."It's crazy what this group did, what the Argentine national team has been doing. After this, much more importance will be given to all the finals that I and the old group had to play in," Messi said following the match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. "We have to enjoy everything we are experiencing as a national team. What we have achieved is very difficult. We have to take advantage of it.""These are the last battles, and I am enjoying them to the fullest,"

In 2007, a young Lionel Messi posed for photos with a baby in the dressing room of Camp Nou in Barcelona for a charity calendar photoshoot. At just 20 years old, Messi was already establishing himself as a rising star and would later be considered one of the greatest footballers of all time. However, neither the photographer nor Messi knew that the baby in the photos would also rise to international football fame less than 17 years later.That baby was Lamine Yamal, who, at 16 years and 362 days old, became the youngest player to score in the European Championships with his memorable goal against France in the semi-final. 

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In a conversation with Argentina podcaster Juan Pablo Varsky, Messi reflected on his extraordinary talent and career, saying he was "chosen by God" for his footballing abilities. "It's very clear to me that I was born like this because God chose me," Messi shared. "It was a gift he gave me. I tried to take advantage of it, I did everything possible to squeeze the most out of it. The truth is, although I did many things, I did nothing to become the player that I already was when I was little."


 Advancement came for Argentina, but not without a struggle, in their tense match against Ecuador. Argentina opened the scoring when Lisandro Martinez headed in a pass from Alexis Mac Allister during the first half. However, Just when it seemed Argentina would maintain their lead, Kevin Rodriguez headed in a last-minute equalizer for Ecuador, forcing the game into a dramatic penalty shootout. Messi's cheeky Panenka attempt hit the bar and missed, but goalkeeper Emi Martinez saved two shots, keeping Argentina in the game.


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