
Franco Panizo
Franco Panizo is a seasoned bilingual futbol journalist based in Miami with almost two decades of experience covering the Beautiful Game at all levels, including the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Copa America.
He is one of the original core reporters covering Lionel Messi and David Beckham at Inter Miami from on the ground in South Florida, creating the independent Miami Total Futbol YouTube channel and podcast back in 2020.
Franco is fluent in Spanish, and previously worked for the South Florida Sun Sentinel newspaper and DAZN. His work has also been featured at the Miami Herald, ESPN, the Athletic, and more.
Latest articles by Franco Panizo

How to watch Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Free live stream, TV info, preview for MLS Cup Final
By Franco Panizo published
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami look to end the year with a trophy against Thomas Mueller and the Vancouver Whitecaps - here's how to watch the MLS Cup Final online and on TV.

Lionel Messi comments damage MLS prestige as league's retirement reputation rears head
By Franco Panizo published
Lionel Messi has acknowledged 'life is more comfortable' at Inter Miami than his spells at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain

Rodrigo De Paul at centre of Inter Miami travel storm as midfielder 'lacking focus' before decisive game
By Franco Panizo published
Rodrigo De Paul has supposedly travelled to and from Argentina to watch his partner in concert despite Inter Miami's busy play-off schedule

Four major reasons Lionel Messi and Inter Miami aren't selling out their home games any more
By Franco Panizo published
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami began their MLS play-off campaign this past weekend — but you would have been hard-pressed to guess that judging from the number of empty seats

The Sound of Silence: Lionel Messi’s media avoidance is impacting his MLS era
By Franco Panizo published
OPINION Talking to the press is the one part of his game that has yet to evolve and could dull his impact in a country that values access as much as excellence

Exclusive: Sergio Busquets reveals future coaching plan
By Franco Panizo published
Former Barcelona man Sergio Busquets has discussed his next steps after announcing his retirement at the end of Inter Miami's current season

Sergio Busquets expresses interest in future coaching role
By Franco Panizo published
The former Barcelona man has discussed his next steps after announcing his retirement at the end of Inter Miami's current season

Lionel Messi's top MLS moments as Inter Miami close in on contract extension
By Franco Panizo published
Lionel Messi has already spent more than two years in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami

Luis Suarez's postgame meltdown amid ugly brawl shines light on Inter Miami's behavioural issues
By Franco Panizo published
Luis Suarez of Inter Miami is in trouble again, following a nasty incident in the Leagues Cup

Inter Miami's ugly Club World Cup exit raises questions about MLS's future in global game
By Franco Panizo published
The Club World Cup was a moment of truth for MLS – and the league may not like what it saw in the mirror

Inter Miami may be through to the next round of the Club World Cup - but it still left a bitter taste for Lionel Messi
By Franco Panizo published
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw in the Club World Cup - now they face PSG

Everything Lionel Messi said after Inter Miami shocked Porto, despite the Argentine refusing post-match press conference
By Franco Panizo published
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi was on hand for a moment of magic to record an historic victory - but turned down the presser afterwards

Ranked! Top 5 USMNT wins of all-time
By Franco Panizo published
Taking a look at the biggest victories in the U.S. program's history
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