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“Never Going to Play on Turf” – Lionel Messi Ditches NFL Stadium After Aaron Rodgers’ Injury as Inter Miami Travel to Atlanta, Fans React
Essentially Sports ^ | 09/16/2023 | ABHISHEK MISHRA

Posted on 09/17/2023 7:34:43 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

Tomorrow, Inter Miami will be traveling to Atlanta to play their MLS fixture against Atlanta United. As the anticipation surrounds tomorrow’s match, one of Herons’ big names is set to miss the match. Regrettably, fans won’t be able to catch Lionel Messi in action.

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TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: intermiami; messi

1 posted on 09/17/2023 7:34:43 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

Good for Messi.


2 posted on 09/17/2023 7:43:09 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: MinorityRepublican

What is soccer?


3 posted on 09/17/2023 8:37:01 PM PDT by crusty old prospector
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To: crusty old prospector

The most popular sport in the world. Perhaps you have heard of it? Maybe not.


4 posted on 09/17/2023 8:55:58 PM PDT by calljack (Sometimes your worst nightmare is just a start.)
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You mean that boring game where if you touch someone, it is some sort of card-thing. Then, they trot around for 90 minutes and bounce a ball around, ending in a 0-0 tie. Where I grew up, soccer was for the F’s. Faygs, flakes, and foreigners. Don’t try to convince me that it is the sport of kings when it is the sport of the communist world.


5 posted on 09/17/2023 9:04:25 PM PDT by crusty old prospector
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To: MinorityRepublican

He is a billion dollar man right now. The whole league can’t afford for him to get hurt.

Just saw where Julian Edelman said he got hurt on same turf as rogers


6 posted on 09/17/2023 9:08:01 PM PDT by RummyChick
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To: RummyChick

It appears the fans were quite vocal during the game. It is possible that messi has the clout to get this changed. If he doesn’t play in any game with fake turf it could gain momentum. NFL using climate change as an excuse for the turf.


7 posted on 09/17/2023 9:18:16 PM PDT by RummyChick
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If he doesn’t play in any game with fake turf it could gain momentum.

Aaron Rodgers got hurt at the right time. All Messi has to do is to point to his injury to refuse to play on the turf.

8 posted on 09/17/2023 9:20:03 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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MLS?

Was that a misprint?
Sounds like a disease.


9 posted on 09/17/2023 10:00:36 PM PDT by doorgunner69 (When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty)
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To: crusty old prospector

The communist world? How about just the world? Soccer is king in virtually all of Europe, South America, Africa, the Middle East, Central America, and Asia. The sport has roughly 3.5 billion fans worldwide and 250 million players across 200 countries around the world. So, ignore and make fun of things you don’t like, but it ain’t going anywhere. BTY, the term faygs was popular a while ago, like 30 years, but some folks might think its offensive. Using terms like that will weaken your argument because it shows emotion, not logic. Facts matter. You don’t like soccer. Got it.


10 posted on 09/17/2023 10:26:05 PM PDT by calljack (Sometimes your worst nightmare is just a start.)
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To: doorgunner69

“MLS? Was that a misprint? Sounds like a disease.”

That’s ALS. MLS is worse, as there’s not even any treatment, much less a cure.


11 posted on 09/18/2023 2:16:19 AM PDT by BobL (I own an F150 so that I can tow my boat all day Saturday and look Manly)
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To: calljack

“occer is king in virtually all of Europe, South America, Africa, the Middle East, Central America, and Asia.”

All sh*tholes, too! NO thanks. Soccer is for queers.


12 posted on 09/18/2023 2:30:30 AM PDT by CodeToad
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To: MinorityRepublican

“Aaron Rodgers got hurt at the right time. All Messi has to do is to point to his injury to refuse to play on the turf.”

What are the alternatives for teams that play in northern climates where grass wont grow in the winter or in enclosed stadiums where light is limited?


13 posted on 09/18/2023 4:19:54 AM PDT by Brooklyn Attitude (I went to bed on November 3rd 2020 and woke up in 1984.)
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To: calljack

I try it once a year. It bores me to tears. Let me know when there is Monday Night Soccer.


14 posted on 09/18/2023 5:16:18 AM PDT by crusty old prospector
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15 posted on 09/18/2023 5:23:18 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Brooklyn Attitude
What are the alternatives for teams that play in northern climates where grass wont grow in the winter or in enclosed stadiums where light is limited?

Pretty simple for Messi. He won't be playing.

In the meantime, there are some stadiums that should be switched to grass right now. Charlotte is one of them.

16 posted on 09/18/2023 1:31:18 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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Not sure if the NFL is concerned about the field surfaces. They are too busy supporting woke politics, apparently these field are just fine if you gently kneel down on them for the National Anthem.


17 posted on 09/18/2023 1:34:13 PM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: MinorityRepublican

No excuse for outdoor stadiums not to use real grass.


18 posted on 09/18/2023 1:41:51 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: BobL

That stuff can be a real Messi.


19 posted on 09/18/2023 1:46:24 PM PDT by Varsity Flight ( See"War by🙏🙏 the prophesies set before you." I Timothy 1:18. Nazarite prayer warriors. 10.5.6.5)
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