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

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

Analysis

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

Analysis

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

Analysis

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

Football

Club World Cup: Inter Miami and Al Ahly talk after their goalless opener

By Franco Panizo published

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami couldn't find a way through Al Ahly in the first match of the Club World Cup

Analysis

Ranked! Top 5 Lionel Messi goals with Inter Miami

By Franco Panizo published

Taking a look at Lionel Messi's best finishes, two years into his U.S. stint

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