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Copa America final in Miami: Lack of crowd control and trespassing prompt chaos, game delay
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: Lack of crowd control and trespassing prompt chaos, game delayLack of crowd control and trespassing issues prompted a delay of over an hour before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Copa America final in Miami: Karol G to sing Colombiaโs national anthem at Hard Rock Stadium
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: Karol G to sing Colombiaโs national anthem at Hard Rock StadiumKarol G arrived at The Hard Rock Stadium early on Sunday in Miami Gardens. The pop artist was preparing to sing Colombiaโs national anthem.
Copa America final in Miami: Not everyone is happy about 25 minutes with Shakira
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: Not everyone is happy about 25 minutes with ShakiraIn a clash of interests, between athleticism and entertainment, Colombiaโs national head coach said he was worried that the 25-minute half-time-show with Shakira could hurt players during the Copa America final.
Copa America final in Miami: Temperatures to lower tonight for Argentina vs. Colombia match
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: Temperatures to lower tonight for Argentina vs. Colombia matchArgentina and Colombia fans should expect lower temperatures and a 10% chance of rain during the historic Copa America final match on Thursday night at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Copa America final in Miami: Resale ticket selling, trading, giving away may be opportunity for criminals
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: Resale ticket selling, trading, giving away may be opportunity for criminalsThere were still tickets available Thursday for the Copa Amรฉrica final between Argentina and Colombia at 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens โ but the resale prices were soaring.
Copa America final in Miami: Loyal Argentina-Colombia fans wait outside hotels for a chance to see their teams
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: Loyal Argentina-Colombia fans wait outside hotels for a chance to see their teamsSoccer fans worldwide have their eyes on Miami ahead of the Copa Amรฉrica 2024 final on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium. Still, the most loyal local fans were in Dania Beach and Coral Gables โ despite the high 106-degree peak heat index.
Copa America final in Miami: Watch parties in Miami-Dade include outdoor theater, mall
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: Watch parties in Miami-Dade include outdoor theater, mallThere were still tickets available Thursday for the Copa Amรฉrica final between Argentina and Colombia at 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens โ but the resale prices were soaring.
Copa America final in Miami: CONMEBOL hosts official watch party in Wynwood
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: CONMEBOL hosts official watch party in WynwoodThe Confederaciรณn Sudamericana de Fรบtbol, or CONMEBOL is co-hosting the official Tamias Fan Zone watch party with SWARM and Wynwood Marketplace.
Copa America final in Miami: Fontainebleauโs watch party is by the pool
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: Fontainebleauโs watch party is by the poolThere were still tickets available Thursday for the Copa Amรฉrica final between Argentina and Colombia at 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens โ but the resale prices were soaring.
Copa America final in Miami: Bandshell to host watch party for hundreds
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: Bandshell to host watch party for hundredsThe Rhythm Foundation, a non-profit cultural organization, announced planning a watch party for the Copa Amรฉrica final on Sunday night at the Miami Beach Bandshell if the weather permits.
Copa America final in Miami: Stadium low-level club tickets start at $5,620; upper-level tickets start at $1,624
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: Stadium low-level club tickets start at $5,620; upper-level tickets start at $1,624There were still tickets available Thursday for the Copa Amรฉrica final between Argentina and Colombia at 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens โ but the resale prices were soaring.
Copa America final in Miami: Ticket prices range from $1,670 to nearly $97,900
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: Ticket prices range from $1,670 to nearly $97,900There were still tickets available Thursday for the Copa Amรฉrica final between Argentina and Colombia at 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens โ but the resale prices were soaring.
Copa America final in Miami: Officials release safety tips for fans of Argentina, Colombia
Read full article: Copa America final in Miami: Officials release safety tips for fans of Argentina, ColombiaSunday will be extraordinary for the worldโs billions of soccer fans who plan to watch four of the best teams compete in two finals. And it will be even more remarkable for the tens of thousands of fans who will witness the matches in person.
Messi scores 12th goal of season, MLS-leading Inter Miami comes back to tie St. Louis 3-3
Read full article: Messi scores 12th goal of season, MLS-leading Inter Miami comes back to tie St. Louis 3-3Lionel Messi scored his 12th goal of the season in his last Major League Soccer match before the Copa America, and MLS-leading Inter Miami came from behind to tie St. Louis City 3-3 on Saturday night.
FIFA World Cup Miami Host Committee co-chair on Hard Rock Stadium game: โWe are putting the band back togetherโ
Read full article: FIFA World Cup Miami Host Committee co-chair on Hard Rock Stadium game: โWe are putting the band back togetherโFIFA announced on Sunday that the game for third place in the 2026 World Cup will be at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami-Dade County.
2026 World Cup allocations, finals site to be announced Sunday. Which city will you travel to for a game?
Read full article: 2026 World Cup allocations, finals site to be announced Sunday. Which city will you travel to for a game?Sundayโs announcement will offer further clarification on dates and magnitude of matches the cities will host.
Lionel Messi, Argentina set to play at Miamiโs Hard Rock Stadium for Copa America match
Read full article: Lionel Messi, Argentina set to play at Miamiโs Hard Rock Stadium for Copa America matchMiamiโs Hard Rock Stadium will be the site for the final of next summerโs Copa America and on Thursday, there was even bigger news for South Florida soccer fans.
Passion for soccer fuels lawsuit against North Bay Village, mayor
Read full article: Passion for soccer fuels lawsuit against North Bay Village, mayorIn a 12-page lawsuit, World Eleven blames North Bay Village for The Argentine Football Associationโs decision to cancel a franchise contract in April, which resulted in an ongoing contract dispute in Argentinaโs judicial system, according to the lawsuit.
Inter Miami victory: Messias 305 fan club ready to follow Messi to semifinals
Read full article: Inter Miami victory: Messias 305 fan club ready to follow Messi to semifinalsJulio Iglesias said he is a member of the new Messias 305, a growing group of fans who plan to follow Leo Messi to every single InterMiami CF game.
2 main concerns for USWNT going forward after World Cup exit
Read full article: 2 main concerns for USWNT going forward after World Cup exitOne of those causes of concern is something that the U.S. has control of rectifying. The other it has no control of at all, and simply needs to monitor and stay ahead of.
Lionel Messi makes U.S. soccer history at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Lionel Messi makes U.S. soccer history at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort LauderdaleLionel Messi made U.S. soccer history when he scored a winning goal during his first Inter Miami CF game on Friday night in Broward Countyโs 21,000-seat stadium.
The next chapter of Lionel Messiโs career begins Friday at 18,000-seat DRV PNK Stadium
Read full article: The next chapter of Lionel Messiโs career begins Friday at 18,000-seat DRV PNK StadiumThe seats at DRV PNK Stadium filled up quickly with fans eager to get a glimpse at Inter Miamiโs new superstar.
10 players to look out for at Womenโs World Cup this summer
Read full article: 10 players to look out for at Womenโs World Cup this summerThe Womenโs World Cup is right around the corner, and the United States Womenโs National Team is ready to bring home their fifth title, and third trophy in a row.
Messi doesnโt practice for Inter Miami Wednesday, but players, fans still feeling the buzz
Read full article: Messi doesnโt practice for Inter Miami Wednesday, but players, fans still feeling the buzzInter Miami CFโs soccer practice was a bit different Wednesday morning after international soccer superstar Lionel Messi arrived at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport with his family on Tuesday.
David Beckham surprises artist painting massive mural of Lionel Messi in Miamiโs Wynwood
Read full article: David Beckham surprises artist painting massive mural of Lionel Messi in Miamiโs WynwoodA new mural has popped up in Miamiโs Wynwood neighborhood, featuring Inter Miamiโs newly signed superstar Lionel Messi.
Following in late sisterโs footsteps, Michigan soccer standout helps team win state championship
Read full article: Following in late sisterโs footsteps, Michigan soccer standout helps team win state championshipLily Solek and her teammates paid tribute to her older sister in the best way possible.
Predicting the Womenโs World Cup roster for this summer
Read full article: Predicting the Womenโs World Cup roster for this summerThe United States Womenโs National Team (USWNT) is looking to win the FIFA Womenโs World Cup for the third time in a row, and head coach Vlatko Andonovski has some tough choices to make when it comes to roster selection.
Sources: Messi in talks for $400m per year contract to play in Saudi Arabia
Read full article: Sources: Messi in talks for $400m per year contract to play in Saudi ArabiaFootball star Lionel Messi is reportedly in talks with the Saudi Pro League in a deal that would offer a $400 million annual contract.
U.S. Soccer is making a statement with Pride Crest during World Cup in Qatar
Read full article: U.S. Soccer is making a statement with Pride Crest during World Cup in QatarThere are many reasons to criticize FIFA for the way theyโve handled the Menโs World Cup that is about to begin in Qatar, and at the top of that list is that they chose to have it in a nation with egregious human rights violations.
What will tiny Qatar look like as host for worldโs biggest sporting event?
Read full article: What will tiny Qatar look like as host for worldโs biggest sporting event?Qatar is a tiny nation that is smaller than Connecticut in square miles, so Qatar would be No. 49 on the list of largest states if it was a part of the U.S.
Cuba seeks World Cup qualification after nearly a century
Read full article: Cuba seeks World Cup qualification after nearly a centurySoccer coaches across Cuba are training hundreds of players as part of a new program to elevate the sportโs profile and status in a country that last qualified for the World Cup in 1938.
WATCH LIVE: Local leaders react to Miami being named host city of 2026 Menโs World Cup
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Local leaders react to Miami being named host city of 2026 Menโs World CupSouth Florida scored a major goal of sorts Thursday as Miami was named one of 16 host cities for the 2026 Menโs World Cup - the biggest sporting event in the world.
Which were chosen to host the 2026 World Cup? Breaking down the process, candidates
Read full article: Which were chosen to host the 2026 World Cup? Breaking down the process, candidatesFIFA, the worldโs governing body of soccer and organizer of the World Cup, will announce the host cities for the 2026 World Cup during a 5 p.m. ET event in New York City.
Will the U.S. men blow their chance for a World Cup spot, like they did for the 2018 event?
Read full article: Will the U.S. men blow their chance for a World Cup spot, like they did for the 2018 event?Nearly five years after the United States menโs national soccer team famously blew a spot in the 2018 World Cup by losing to a vastly inferior Trinidad and Tobago squad in October of 2017 in the final game of qualifying, the moment of redemption has finally arrived for the Americans.
School unhappy after soccer opponent sets record for 16 goals -- by halftime
Read full article: School unhappy after soccer opponent sets record for 16 goals -- by halftimeA soccer player has broken the Michigan high school and national records for most goals in one game, but not everyone is cheering.
Can U.S. men atone for failure, advance to 2022 World Cup in soccer?
Read full article: Can U.S. men atone for failure, advance to 2022 World Cup in soccer?The last time the United States Menโs Soccer Team took the field for a World Cup qualifier, it produced one of the most humiliating moments in the programโs history.
Hereโs what Olympic soccer star Mia Hamm is doing now
Read full article: Hereโs what Olympic soccer star Mia Hamm is doing nowThe U.S. womenโs soccer team is undoubtedly one of the best soccer teams on the planet, but long before there was Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd -- there was Mia Hamm.
Prince George went through a full range of emotions during the Euro 2021 final
Read full article: Prince George went through a full range of emotions during the Euro 2021 finalFans around the world had a great time watching the Euro 2021 final match between England and Italy, but no one went through a bigger range of emotions than Prince George.
Letโs break down the U.S. Womenโs National Soccer Team roster for Tokyo
Read full article: Letโs break down the U.S. Womenโs National Soccer Team roster for TokyoWith the Olympics right around the corner, the final rosters and teams are shaping up, and that includes the U.S. Womenโs National Soccer Team.
Miami aims to host World Cup final in 2026
Read full article: Miami aims to host World Cup final in 2026MIAMI โ Greater Miami is on a shortlist of cities still in the running to host World Cup matches in 2026 when the quadrennial soccer spectacle comes to the United States, Mexico and Canada. And Miami Mayor Francis Suarez says the final game of the international championship should be played in South Florida. AdThe World Cup was last held in the United States in 1994. AdSuarez was joined at Wednesdayโs news conference at City Hall by Jorge Mas, owner of Inter Miami CF, and Christopher Corey, the City of Miamiโs liaison for the World Cup bid, among others. โMiami is uniquely positioned to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup and I am thrilled we are moving forward in the selection process,โ she said in a recent statement.
Miami may be in running to host 2026 FIFA World Cup
Read full article: Miami may be in running to host 2026 FIFA World CupMIAMI โ Soccer fans across South Florida may soon rejoice! The 2026 FIFA World Cup is one step closer to possibly coming to Miami. This week, FIFA representatives had a virtual meeting with bid officials wanting to bring the games to the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Miami appears to be on a shortlist of 17 cities hoping to host the World Cup. โMiami is uniquely positioned to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and I am thrilled we are moving forward in the selection process,โ said Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
Miami Freedom Park is coming to Miami, but county officials argue it will obstruct both ground and air traffic
Read full article: Miami Freedom Park is coming to Miami, but county officials argue it will obstruct both ground and air trafficMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. โ Miami-Dade County commissioners met Tuesday to discuss numerous issues that need to be addressed before the Miami Freedom Park officially opens, including its potential impacts on both ground and air traffic. Also concerning is that the stadium will be located in a direct flight path at Miami International Airport. โHow significant traffic around the airport would impact the accessibility of the airport and our economy,โ says Sola. โThe biggest intersection we have in Dade County, LeJeune Road going to the airport and 836 โ it is a huge intersection,โ adds Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez. Currently, the county code does not permit variances in the area where this stadium is going in.
Shocking moments caught on camera, as TV set falls on commentator during a live broadcast for ESPN
Read full article: Shocking moments caught on camera, as TV set falls on commentator during a live broadcast for ESPNCOLOMBIA โ A terrifying moment during a live broadcast was caught on camera on Tuesday, when an LED wall collapsed on an ESPN presenter in Colombia. The wall and part of the news set fell on top of sports announcer Carlos Orduz. The incident happened during coverage of the Champions League soccer competitions. Orduz posted a message on his Twitter account on Wednesday, to say that he was not seriously injured by the collapse. โTo those who wrote to me about the accident last night, I must tell you that I am fine,โ he tweeted in Spanish.
Inter Miami will begin second season in early April as MLS announces Opening Weekend, other key dates
Read full article: Inter Miami will begin second season in early April as MLS announces Opening Weekend, other key datesA general view of Inter Miami CF Stadium prior to the game between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC on October 24, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On Monday, Major League Soccer announced some key dates for the 2021 season, including MLS is Back Opening Weekend on Apr. As far as Inter Miami tickets go, the team said details will be announced shortly after the release of the full season schedule. KEY DATES โ MLS 2021 SEASONFeb. 22 - MLS Preseason training begins (6 weeks)Apr. 3-4 - MLS is Back - Opening Weekend 2021Late Aug. - MLS Heinekenยฎ Rivalry WeekLate summer - MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, Leagues Cup, Campeones CupNov. 7 - MLS Decision DayNov. 19 - Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs beginDec. 11 - 2021 MLS Cup
Inter Miami bounced from MLS tourney, still searching for first win
Read full article: Inter Miami bounced from MLS tourney, still searching for first winLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scored midway through the second half, and New York City FC bounced Inter Miami from the MLS is Back tournament with a 1-0 victory Monday morning. The loss continued the miserable expansion season for Inter Miami, which became the first team in league history to lose its inaugural five matches. Inter Miami also became the first team officially eliminated from the tournament. With the victory, NYCFC kept alive its slim hopes of advancing in the tourney. NYCFC won for the first time in the 2020 season and guaranteed a third-place finish in Group A with three points.
The Latest: Madrid forward Vincius to repeat virus test
Read full article: The Latest: Madrid forward Vincius to repeat virus testAll rights reserved)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says forward Vincius Jnior will need to have another coronavirus test after an initial test result came out wrong.Zidane says the doctor informed me that the test had come out wrong and we were going to repeat it.Zidane says the Brazilian's test was not positive. It wasnt negative or positive.Spanish league players have undergone regular testing since the competition resumed last month. Some players and staff members at Valencia and Alavs tested positive in March. No player has tested positive since the competition resumed in empty stadiums. Madrid leads the Spanish league with four games left.
The Latest: Canucks say Vancouver out of NHL hub city race
Read full article: The Latest: Canucks say Vancouver out of NHL hub city racePrior to the recent positive tests, Falvey said, the Twins had no known cases among players or staff. ___The Seattle Sounders had one player test positive for COVID-19, but the player has recovered and returned to full team training. Seattle coach Brian Schmetzer said Thursday the player tested positive in the early stages of when the team returned to individual training last month. Michigan State says 114 athletes were tested Monday, and the two who tested positive will be isolated for 10-14 days. Michigan State previously announced that one athlete tested positive in testing done June 15.
Virus cases at Djokovic's event put sports under scrutiny
Read full article: Virus cases at Djokovic's event put sports under scrutinyGrigor Dimitrov, a three-time Grand Slam semifinalist from Bulgaria, said Sunday he tested positive for the virus. Borna Coric played Dimitrov on Saturday in Zadar and said Monday he has also tested positive for the virus. In a separate incident, Serbian soccer club Red Star Belgrade said five of its players had tested positive for the virus. There has also been an increase in virus cases among soccer players in other countries, notably Russia. Djokovics decision to fly home to Serbia before being tested has also attracted scrutiny.
Russian court hands prison terms to youth group members
Read full article: Russian court hands prison terms to youth group membersYuliy Boyarshinov, right, and Viktor Filinkov, members of a left-wing group Set (Network) listen a court verdict from inside a glass cage in the Western regional military court in St.Petersburg, Russia, Monday, June 22, 2020. Members of the left-wing youth group Set (Network) were accused of terrorism, in a case human rights advocates believe to be fabricated and based on testimony elicited by torture. (AP Photo/David Frenkel)ST. PETERSBURG A Russian military court convicted two members of a left-wing youth group of terrorism Monday in a case that human rights groups called fabricated and based on coerced testimony. A three-judge panel in the court in St. Petersburg found Victor Filinkov, 25, and Yuly Boyarshinov, 28, guilty of membership in a terrorist organization. Both were said to belong to the Set (Network) group, seven members of which were convicted and sentenced to lengthy prison terms earlier this year in Penza, a city 500 kilometres (310 miles) southeast of Moscow.
Mallorca hopes trailblazing tourists kickstart economy
Read full article: Mallorca hopes trailblazing tourists kickstart economyBut Spains Balearic Islands are betting that their Mediterranean blue waters, warm sun and sandy beaches are enough to lure back the tourists that their residents' livelihoods depend on. The beach is empty, German tourist Martin Hofmann said Wednesday while walking along the beach of Palma, Mallorca's main city. In Spains Balearic and Canary Islands, however, the dependence on tourism jumps to over 30% of their economies. The Balearic Islands economy is on course for a very deep recession, said Carmen Planas, the president of the business group. But until then, the Balearic Islands are off-limits for visitors, even for Spaniards from the mainland, except for the trial run of German tourists.
Minneapolis reform plan would require insurance for officers
Read full article: Minneapolis reform plan would require insurance for officersAlondra Cano, a City Council member, speaks during "The Path Forward" meeting at Powderhorn Park on Sunday, June 7, 2020, in Minneapolis. The focus of the meeting was the defunding of the Minneapolis Police Department. Under the list of recommendations, officers would be required to carry their own professional liability insurance, an idea that aims to hike out-of-pocket insurance rates for officers who engage in high-risk conduct. They have no further excuses.The groups' recommendations came a day after nine of the 12 members on the Minneapolis City Council said they back disbanding the department. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
The Latest: Postponed Belgian Cup final now set for Aug. 1
Read full article: The Latest: Postponed Belgian Cup final now set for Aug. 1The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The postponed Belgian Cup final has been rescheduled for Aug. 1. That is one week before the start of the leagues next season. Belgian soccer authorities say the match between Club Brugge and Antwerp will take place in an empty King Baudouin Stadium. Club Brugge has the opportunity to secure a league-cup double after it was awarded its 16th Belgian title this month following a decision to end the current season prematurely because of the coronavirus pandemic. The new season is set to start on Aug. 7.
Sporting events in Italy to be halted because of virus
Read full article: Sporting events in Italy to be halted because of virusEvents around the world have been affected by the spreading virus, including Champions League soccer matches and Japan's professional baseball season. Italyโs top soccer division had resumed on Sunday with five games played in empty stadiums. In France, police said that the Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund at Parc des Princes will be played without fans. In the French league, the match between Lyon and visiting Reims on Friday will also be played without fans. Japan's professional league had been playing its preseason games without fans because of the virus.
Photos of 2018 FIFA World Cup: Mexican fans
Read full article: Photos of 2018 FIFA World Cup: Mexican fansSAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 02: A Mexico fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at Samara Arena on July 2, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Photos of 2018 FIFA World Cup: Brazil beats Mexico 2-0
Read full article: Photos of 2018 FIFA World Cup: Brazil beats Mexico 2-0SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Javier Hernandez of Mexico collides with Alisson of Brazil as they compete for the ball during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at Samara Arena on July 2, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
FIFA unveils emblem for 2022 World Cup
Read full article: FIFA unveils emblem for 2022 World Cup(CNN) - Soccer fans can officially get excited about the 2022 World Cup. FIFA says the World Cup emblem is meant to embody the vision of "an event that connects and engages the entire world," while also reflecting the culture in which the sporting event is taking place. Culturally, the symbol resembles a woolen shawl that is typically worn by the citizens of Arab and Gulf countries in winter, which is when the 2022 World Cup will take place, according to FIFA. The World Cup is normally held during the summer months. The US men's national team failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Miami FC vs. FC Cincinnati game rescheduled for Aug. 2
Read full article: Miami FC vs. FC Cincinnati game rescheduled for Aug. 2MIAMI โ After dangerous weather forced the postponement of the first attempt, the highly-anticipated U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal match between Miami FC and FC Cincinnati has been rescheduled for Aug. 2. The game is scheduled to kick-off at 7:30 and will still be played at Riccardo Silva Stadium on the main FIU campus. The winner of the Miami FC-FC Cincinnati match will host the New York Red Bulls of the MLS in the Open Cup East semifinal on Aug. 9. Miami FC and FC Cincinnati are the lone remaining Division II teams remaining in the U.S. Open Cup.
Watch soccer fans on Miami Beach celebrate Messi goal in El Clasico win
Read full article: Watch soccer fans on Miami Beach celebrate Messi goal in El Clasico winMIAMI BEACH โ South Florida soccer fans who attended an El Clasico watch party got to see a thriller between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, which ended with a dramatic, game-winning goal by Lionel Messi to give Barca a 3-2 win. Barcelona fans attending the event at 1 Hotel South Beach on Collins avenue on Sunday celebrated the amazing performance by Messi, who won the match with his second goal of the afternoon. This soccer rivalry comes to South Florida for the El Clasico Miami on July 29th at Hard Rock Stadium.
Mayor signs agreement with David Beckham to negotiate sale of Overtown land for soccer stadium
Read full article: Mayor signs agreement with David Beckham to negotiate sale of Overtown land for soccer stadiumMiami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez told Local 10 News reporter Glenna Milberg that he signed a non-binding letter of intent with Miami Beckham United to negotiate the purchase of land owned by the county. The mayor said Beckham's group would pay fair-market value for the property, which is managed by the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department. Because the stadium would be privately owned, Beckham's group would be responsible for paying annual property taxes. However, property owners on the site were reluctant to offer what the Beckham group believed was a fair price for their land. "It is also further confirmation that Miami Beckham United wants its franchise to be in our community," Gimenez said.
Colombians hope FIFA World Cup victories help their country's reputation
Read full article: Colombians hope FIFA World Cup victories help their country's reputationMIAMI โ After singers Shakira, Carlos Vives and Juanes tweeted their support for their FIFA World Cup team Thursday, the players made them proud with a memorable celebration that made World Cup history. And after the 2-1 victory against the Ivory Coast, and the 3-0 victory against Greece, social media exploded with thousands of mentions of the country's name. "In Colombia they celebrate World Cup victories by throwing cocaine everywhere," Mitch Wrobel said on Twitter Thursday. And Colombian social media users rushed to correct and defend their country. During the 1994 FIFA World Cup, a drug cartel gunman killed professional soccer player Andres Escobar two weeks after he made a mistake on the field.