Lionel Messi scores twice in just four minutes for Inter Miami to delight fans on his first MLS appearance in over THREE MONTHS
6 months ago

Lionel Messi scores twice in just four minutes for Inter Miami to delight fans on his first MLS appearance in over THREE MONTHS

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi made a statement in his return game with Inter Miami, scoring two goals in four minutes for his MLS side. Lionel Messi scored two goals in four minutes in his first game for Inter Miami in three months LIKE HE NEVER LEFT. pic.twitter.com/sC08aAVGWI — Major League Soccer September 15, 2024 Less than four minutes later, Alba and Messi connected again to break the 1-1 deadlock. 💥💥 pic.twitter.com/9yQonEwrIL — Major League Soccer September 15, 2024 Messi's first-half brace puts him in a three-way tie for fourth in MLS goals scored with FC Dallas' Petar Musa and Philadelphia's Daniel Gazdag.

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Messi out of World Cup qualifiers as Argentina seek to seal place
1 day, 18 hours ago

Messi out of World Cup qualifiers as Argentina seek to seal place

Deccan Chronicle  

Buenos Aires: Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil over the next eight days because of an injury to his adductor. Later Monday, Inter Miami said Messi — the reigning Major League Soccer MVP — underwent an MRI “to assess the extent of the discomfort in his adductor region,” an injury that the team said …

Messi out of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to adductor injury
2 days, 9 hours ago

Messi out of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to adductor injury

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil over the next eight days because of an injury to his adductor. Later Monday, Inter Miami said Messi — the reigning Major League Soccer MVP — underwent an MRI “to assess the extent of the discomfort in his adductor region,” an injury that the …

Lionel Messi turns back clock, drops defender and finishes it with chip over goalkeeper to score an incredible goal
2 days, 22 hours ago

Lionel Messi turns back clock, drops defender and finishes it with chip over goalkeeper to score an incredible goal

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi is in no mood to slow down as he turned back the clock in Inter Miami's clash against Atlanta United and scored an incredible goal to lead his team to a 2-1 win. Meanwhile, Fafa Picault scored a late goal in the dying minutes to seal the game for Miami 2-1 as the lead the Eastern Conference early …

MLS 2025: Messi scores as Inter Miami beats Atlanta United 2-1 to take top spot in Eastern Conference
2 days, 23 hours ago

MLS 2025: Messi scores as Inter Miami beats Atlanta United 2-1 to take top spot in Eastern Conference

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi was on target as Inter Miami avenged last season’s playoff exit to Atlanta United with a 2-1 win that sent it to the top of Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference standings on Sunday. An end-to-end battle in front of 42,843 fans at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium looked set to finish in a draw after an outstanding goalkeeping performance from …

Lionel Messi ruled out of World Cup qualifiers due to injury, to miss match vs Brazil
3 days, 1 hour ago

Lionel Messi ruled out of World Cup qualifiers due to injury, to miss match vs Brazil

India Today  

Legendary Argentina forward Lionel Messi will miss the upcoming South American World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil due to an apparent muscular injury, reported news agency AP on Monday, March 17. Argentine media reported that Messi suffered a sore left thigh on Sunday during Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over Atlanta United in Major League Soccer. Argentina, which leads …

Lionel Messi scores as Inter Miami win against Atlanta United
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3 days, 1 hour ago

Lionel Messi scores as Inter Miami win against Atlanta United

Al Jazeera  

Lionel Messi converts his first goal of the new season as Inter Miami defeat Atlanta United 2-1 in MLS Cup rematch from last season. Substitute Fafa Picault scored his first goal for Inter Miami in the 89th minute, Lionel Messi also scored his first of the regular season and Inter Miami earned a dramatic 2-1 come-from-behind victory at Atlanta United. …

WATCH: Messi scores his first goal of MLS 2025 season against Atlanta United
3 days, 1 hour ago

WATCH: Messi scores his first goal of MLS 2025 season against Atlanta United

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi opened his account for Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer 2025 season after scoring in the match against Atlanta United at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday. ATLANTA UNITED VS INTER MIAMI HIGHLIGHTS This was his first start in the league after not featuring in the squad against Houston Dynamos and being an unused substitute in its previous …

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez help Inter Miami qualify for quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup
5 days, 20 hours ago

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez help Inter Miami qualify for quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup

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Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez powered Inter Miami to a 2-0 win over Cavalier SC, securing a spot in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals. Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi scored as Inter Miami beat Cavalier SC of Jamaica 2-0 on Thursday and moved into the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Suarez, the 38-year-old Uruguayan striker, converted on a penalty …

Messi Scores Off The Bench as Inter Miami Eases Into CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarters
5 days, 22 hours ago

Messi Scores Off The Bench as Inter Miami Eases Into CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarters

Deccan Chronicle  

Kingston: Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored as Inter Miami eased into the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup with a 2-0 win at Jamaica's Cavalier earning them a 4-0 win on aggregate. The Argentine scored Miami's second with the final kick of the game, running on to a fine through ball from teenager Santiago Morales and clipping …

CONCACAF Champions Cup: Messi scores off the bench as Miami progress in Jamaica
5 days, 22 hours ago

CONCACAF Champions Cup: Messi scores off the bench as Miami progress in Jamaica

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored as Inter Miami eased into the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup with a 2-0 win at Jamaica’s Cavalier earning it a 4-0 win on aggregate. The Argentine scored Miami’s second with the final kick of the game, running on to a fine through ball from teenager Santiago Morales and clipping it …

WATCH: Messi scores on return during Inter Miami vs Cavalier Champions Cup match
5 days, 23 hours ago

WATCH: Messi scores on return during Inter Miami vs Cavalier Champions Cup match

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi placed his final touch into the back of the net on his return to the field after missing three games as Inter Miami confirmed its place in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Friday. Gol del Mejor de todos los tiempos 🐐🤩pic.twitter.com/20YLYvp8oY — Inter Miami CF March 14, 2025 Messi returns The Argentine’s participation in this …

Messi misses out again as 10-man Inter Miami secure win over Charlotte FC in MLS
1 week, 2 days ago

Messi misses out again as 10-man Inter Miami secure win over Charlotte FC in MLS

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Lionel Messi has now missed three straight games for Inter Miami after not travelling to Houston last week. Lionel Messi watched from the bench as 10-man Inter Miami held on for a 1-0 win over Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer on Sunday. The Argentine was not used by coach Javier Mascherano in a game where Miami spent much of …

Allende scores to lead Miami past Charlotte 1-0 with Messi again watching from the bench
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1 week, 3 days ago

Allende scores to lead Miami past Charlotte 1-0 with Messi again watching from the bench

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tadeo Allende scored 17 seconds into the second half and Inter Miami won its third straight match without Lionel Messi, beating Charlotte FC 1-0 on Sunday. “But as the game progressed with one less man, we thought the best was to preserve him and not risk him in that case.” Inter Miami won each of its …

MLS 2024-25: Messi remains unused substitute after 10-man Inter Miami beats Charlotte FC
1 week, 3 days ago

MLS 2024-25: Messi remains unused substitute after 10-man Inter Miami beats Charlotte FC

The Hindu  

While Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami’s matchday squad, the Herons didn’t require the talisman’s services as they beat Charlotte FC 1-0 in a Major League Soccer fixture despite being a man down at the Chase Stadium on Saturday. Messi was named on the bench ahead of kick-off after the Argentine was reportedly rested for Inter Miami’s last two matches …

'Messi-Less' Inter Miami Take 1st Leg Advantage In CONCACAF Champions Cup R16
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1 week, 5 days ago

'Messi-Less' Inter Miami Take 1st Leg Advantage In CONCACAF Champions Cup R16

ABP News  

'No Messi, No Problem!' for Inter Miami, as the MLS side commence their CONCACAF Champions Cup adventure on a positive note, by registering a 2-0 win in their Round of 16 1st leg fixture against Cavalier SC. Goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez ensured Inter Miami travel away for their 2nd leg with a two-goal advantage. Inter Miami Vs …

Why Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's CONCACAF Champions Cup last of 16 match against Cavalier?
1 week, 5 days ago

Why Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's CONCACAF Champions Cup last of 16 match against Cavalier?

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After missing Inter Miami’s MLS match against Houston Dynamo, Lionel Messi also sat out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup last 16 first leg match against Cavalier FC at home. Lionel Messi sat out of Inter Miami's CONCACAF Champions Cup last of 16 match against Cavalier. Image: Reuters A Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami secured a 2-0 win over Jamaican club Cavalier …

Why is Lionel Messi not playing for Inter Miami in CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 clash against Cavalier?
1 week, 6 days ago

Why is Lionel Messi not playing for Inter Miami in CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 clash against Cavalier?

The Hindu  

Inter Miami will be without the services of star player and captain Lionel Messi when it hosts Cavalier for the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 first leg at the Chase Stadium in on Friday. On the other hand, Cavalier will be playing its first game of the campaign in the competition after qualifying directly for the last 16 after …

MLS: Suarez stars as Inter Miami thumps Huston Dynamo 4-1 without Messi
2 weeks, 2 days ago

MLS: Suarez stars as Inter Miami thumps Huston Dynamo 4-1 without Messi

The Hindu  

Telasco Segovia, a 21-year-old making his first MLS start, scored two goals with an assist, 38-year-old Luis Suarez added a goal and three assists and Inter Miami beat the Houston Dynamo 4-1 on Sunday night. Tadeo Allende, on the counter-attack, ran onto an arcing ball played ahead by Suarez and outraced three defenders to the the left-centre of the area …

Lionel Messi says move to Inter Miami was driven by unhappy spell at PSG
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Lionel Messi says move to Inter Miami was driven by unhappy spell at PSG

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi said his decision to join Major League Soccer club Inter Miami as a free agent was fuelled by his struggles at Paris St Germain, describing it as a period he “didn’t enjoy”. “Signing for Inter was an opportunity because of the way things went in my last years in Paris,” the eight-times Ballon d’Or winner said in an …

Lionel Messi blames tough times at PSG as major push for Inter Miami move
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Lionel Messi blames tough times at PSG as major push for Inter Miami move

India Today  

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has admitted that his difficult spell at Paris Saint-Germain played a major role in his decision to move to Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. Messi’s move to PSG in 2021 generated massive excitement in the football world, following Barcelona’s inability to renew his contract due to financial constraints. Speaking to Apple Music, the Argentine …

Lionel Messi fined after grabbing neck of opposition coach
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3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi fined after grabbing neck of opposition coach

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been fined …

Messi does it again! Inter Miami’s CONCACAF dream alive
3 weeks ago

Messi does it again! Inter Miami’s CONCACAF dream alive

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi was on target again as Inter Miami surged into the CONCACAF Champions Cup last 16 with a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Tuesday, winning the tie 4-1 on aggregate. Messi scored in the 1-0 first-leg win in icy Kansas City last week, and it took him only 19 minutes to find the target at a much …

Lionel Messi strikes early, Inter Miami beats Sporting KC 3-1 to advance in Champions Cup
3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi strikes early, Inter Miami beats Sporting KC 3-1 to advance in Champions Cup

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lionel Messi opened the scoring with a masterful strike in the 19th minute, and Inter Miami beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 on Tuesday night in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup’s first round. Luis Suárez and Tadeo Allende also scored as Inter Miami advanced with a 4-1 aggregate to face Jamaica Premier League champion …

Messi’s MLS Season Begins with a 2-2 Draw – What Went Wrong for Inter Miami?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Messi’s MLS Season Begins with a 2-2 Draw – What Went Wrong for Inter Miami?

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami stumbled out of the blocks with a 2-2 home draw against New York City FC in the opening round of the new Major League Soccer season on Saturday. AS IT HAPPENED: Inter Miami vs New York City HIGHLIGHTS The night began perfectly for Miami, which took the lead in the fifth minute after Messi played …

Lionel Messi clinches MLS record, makes two assists as Inter Miami are held by New York
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Lionel Messi clinches MLS record, makes two assists as Inter Miami are held by New York

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Lionel Messi started the 2025 MLS season by making two assists and clinching another league record as Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw by New York City at the Chase Stadium. An almost last-minute assist from Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami secure a comeback draw against New York City in their opening match of the 2025 MLS season …

Messi assists on Segovia’s late goal, Inter Miami ties New York City FC 2-2 in MLS season opener
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Messi assists on Segovia’s late goal, Inter Miami ties New York City FC 2-2 in MLS season opener

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Telasco Segovia scored the tying goal on an assist by Lionel Messi in the 10th minute of stoppage time, and Inter Miami played New York City FC to a 2-2 draw in their MLS opener Saturday night. New York’s Alonso Martínez got an easy one past Oscar Ustari after Inter Miami’s Jordi Alba mistakenly made a …

Acosta and Ferreira are among the MLS players to watch, along with Messi, of course
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Acosta and Ferreira are among the MLS players to watch, along with Messi, of course

Associated Press  

While Major League Soccer has a crop of players new to the league this season, many of the key figures from last season are back. Some players to watch in the 30th MLS season, which kicks off Saturday: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami The reigning MLS MVP played a part in 36 goals — scoring 20, assisting on 16 others — …

Messi Magic! Inter Miami Edges Sporting KC 1-0 in CONCACAF Champions Cup
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Messi Magic! Inter Miami Edges Sporting KC 1-0 in CONCACAF Champions Cup

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi shrugged off sub-zero temperatures to score the only goal as Inter Miami defeated Sporting Kansas City 1-0 in the weather-delayed CONCACAF Champions Cup first-leg clash on Wednesday. Messi struck in the 56th minute at Children’s Mercy Park, showing superb individual skill before rifling a low angled shot past Sporting goalkeeper John Pulskamp. WATCH: Messi scores with a wonderful …

Lionel Messi angers Mexican ex-footballer, fans after controversial gesture during Inter Miami pre-season game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi angers Mexican ex-footballer, fans after controversial gesture during Inter Miami pre-season game

Firstpost  

After being booed by fans of Mexico City-based Club America at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi responded by reminding them of Argentina’s 3-0 lead over Mexico in terms of number of World Cups won. Argentina and Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi drew the ire of Mexican fans as well as former players for his controversial gesture during …

Watch: Lionel Messi Scores His First Goal Of 2025 In Inter Miami's Dramatic Win Vs Club America
2 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi Scores His First Goal Of 2025 In Inter Miami's Dramatic Win Vs Club America

ABP News  

Lionel Messi First Goal Of 2025: Lionel Messi manages to score a goal for 21st consecutive year, as the Inter Miami captain thumped in a header inside the 6-yard-box off Luis Suarez's cross to equalise against Club America in a club friendly. 😏 Suarez to Messi for the first @InterMiamiCF preseason goal of 2025. pic.twitter.com/NZZi0qTtiE — Major League Soccer January …

Lionel Messi scores goal as Inter Miami opens preseason play with friendly win over Club America
2 months ago

Lionel Messi scores goal as Inter Miami opens preseason play with friendly win over Club America

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Lionel Messi scored a goal and made his presence known throughout the first half as Inter Miami beat Mexican superpower Club America 3-2 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 2-2 deadlock in regulation on Saturday night. Inter Miami hoped the friendly against the team from Mexico City was a good early test under new …

Yamal conjures up Messi memories after Barcelona runs riot over Madrid and Betis
2 months ago

Yamal conjures up Messi memories after Barcelona runs riot over Madrid and Betis

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — When Lamine Yamal glided past two Real Madrid defenders before coolly tucking the ball just inside the post, it was hard not to get a shiver that Lionel Messi was back in a Barcelona shirt. He led its humiliation of Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final last weekend and helped demolish Real Betis 5-1 in …

Lionel Messi planning a Barcelona reunion by signing a new contract with Inter Miami: Report
2 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi planning a Barcelona reunion by signing a new contract with Inter Miami: Report

Hindustan Times  

Inter Miami are planning to extend Lionel Messi's stay in the MLS for another year as they are set to offer a new contract to the Argentine great. Lionel Messi is set to sign a new contract with Inter Miami. “We’re very excited to unveil the five matches against domestic and international opponents across the Americas that will prepare us …

Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami unveils 5-match, 4-country preseason trip
2 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami unveils 5-match, 4-country preseason trip

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi is getting another preseason tour with Inter Miami, with this one being a five-match trip that will see the reigning MLS Supporters’ Shield winners playing in four different countries as it tunes up for the 2025 season. “We’re very excited to unveil the five matches against domestic and international opponents across the Americas that will prepare us for …

Lionel Messi in for a busy pre-season with Inter Miami announcing five-match tour across four countries
2 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi in for a busy pre-season with Inter Miami announcing five-match tour across four countries

Firstpost  

The reigning MLS Supporters’ Shield winners will be playing three of those five games, which will be taking place between 18 January and 14 February, in South and Central America. Reuters Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is in for a fairly busy pre-season tour with Inter Miami set to depart on a five-match trip that gets underway later this month and …

‘Lionel Messi was doing pull-ups naked, guys were around him’: Bizarre revelation made by Inter Miami goalkeeper
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Lionel Messi was doing pull-ups naked, guys were around him’: Bizarre revelation made by Inter Miami goalkeeper

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi is currently enjoying the farewell phase of his career at the MLS, with David Beckham co-owned side Inter Miami. Speaking to DSportRadio, Argentine goalkeeper Oscar Ustari, who signed for Miami in September 2024, opened up about training with Messi and revealed that the Barcelona legend is still ‘unbearably competitive.’ “Messi is unbearably competitive, he is incredible at everything. …

Today in Sports - Messi scores 644th goal for Barcelona, breaks Pele’s record most goals with 1 club
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Messi scores 644th goal for Barcelona, breaks Pele’s record most goals with 1 club

Associated Press  

Dec. 22 1894 — The United States Golf Association is founded, becoming the governing body for the game in the country. 1974 — Boston’s Phil Esposito scores two goals, including his 500th goal, to lead the Bruins to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings at Boston Garden. 1996 — Brett Hull becomes the 24th player in NHL history …

Lionel Messi wins Most Valuable Player award after starring in Inter Miami's record-breaking season
3 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi wins Most Valuable Player award after starring in Inter Miami's record-breaking season

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Messi scored 20 goals and 16 assists in 19 games in what was his first full MLS season since joining Inter Miami in July last year, helping ‘The Herons’ win their first ever Supporters Shield with a record 74 points at the end of the regular season. Lionel Messi was named the 2024 Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player in …

Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season with Inter Miami
3 months, 1 week ago

Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season with Inter Miami

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player on Friday after captaining Inter Miami to a record-breaking regular season campaign. Messi was handed the award after his performances helped Miami to a record regular season points tally of 74, earning the club its first-ever Supporters Shield. It didn’t happen, but next year we’ll come back stronger to try …

Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors for the Inter Miami star
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3 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors for the Inter Miami star

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It was a rare instance of Lionel Messi stepping on a soccer field and having no idea what was happening. “Unless you’re living in the world of global football, it’s hard to imagine the overall appeal and the massive popularity and stardom that Leo Messi has,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber, who was also at Inter …

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez's sons make debuts at Argentina youth tournament for Inter Miami
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez's sons make debuts at Argentina youth tournament for Inter Miami

Hindustan Times  

Following his father's footsteps, Lionel Messi's eldest son Thiago made his debut in the Newell's Cup in Rosario. Thiago and his Inter Miami team lost 0-1 in their opener vs Newell's Old Boys in the U-13 competition. Lionel's Messi' son Inter Miami's Thiago Messi in action. Thiago, who was substituted in the second half, played with his friend Benjamín Suárez, …

Messi's son debuts at Argentina youth tournament as grandparents watch
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Messi's son debuts at Argentina youth tournament as grandparents watch

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiago Messi, the eldest son of the Argentina star, has made his debut in the “Newell’s Cup” tournament in the countryside city of Rosario.The 12-year-old Messi played with the No. The team also played Tuesday.Lionel Messi took his first steps as a footballer in the Argentinian club in Rosario, 300 kilometers northwest of capital Buenos Aires.Thiago's mother, Antonela Roccuzzo, and …

Luis Suarez signs Inter Miami contract extension through 2025 MLS season
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Luis Suarez signs Inter Miami contract extension through 2025 MLS season

New York Times  

Luis Suarez has signed a contract extension with Inter Miami that will keep him with the club through the 2025 Major League Soccer season. The Uruguay international’s new deal comes a day after Javier Mascherano — a former team-mate of Suarez at Barca — was confirmed as the team’s new head coach following Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino’s resignation. “We feel very, …

Lionel Messi equals world record with match-winning assist against Peru; Cristiano Ronaldo way behind in the race
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi equals world record with match-winning assist against Peru; Cristiano Ronaldo way behind in the race

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi equalled another record in Argentina's colours as he provided a match-winning assist to Lautaro Martinez in the FIFA World Cup South America qualifier against Peru. It was Messi's 58th assist in international football, which is joint-most, as he equalled United States men's national team legend Landon Donovan's tally. Lautaro Martinez celebrates with Argentina's forward Lionel Messi after scoring …

Lionel Messi achieves unique record as Argentina inch closer to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi achieves unique record as Argentina inch closer to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi equalled the United States great Landon Donovan's record for most assists in international football as Argentina defeated Peru 1-0 to inch closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification on Wednesday. At a full house at La Bombonera, Lautaro Martinez scored from a Messi assist to consolidate Argentina's top position in South American qualifying with 25 points from …

Lionel Messi scripts history, breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive record but fails to prevent Inter Miami defeat
4 months ago

Lionel Messi scripts history, breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive record but fails to prevent Inter Miami defeat

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi had a sensational 2024 MLS season, and had an instant impact for Inter Miami. The Argentine finished the regular season with 20 goals and 16 assists in 19 matches, and also became Inter Miami's all-time leading goalscorer. The Barcelona legend reached 850 career goals, a record which his eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo had achieved earlier. The Argentine also …

Messi's future in MLS addressed by Inter Miami coach: 'I actually don't know'
4 months, 1 week ago

Messi's future in MLS addressed by Inter Miami coach: 'I actually don't know'

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Lionel Messi has helped Inter Miami top the Eastern Conference standings and also win the Supporters' Shield in just his second season with the club. Reuters Inter Miami’s elimination from the first round of MLS Cup playoffs has ignited speculations around Lionel Messi’s future at the Florida-based club. Head coach Gerardo Martino addressed questions about Messi’s future in his post-match …

Lionel Messi clashes with Guzan after scoring, Atlanta United goalkeeper pushed to the ground and mocked by Luis Suarez
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4 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi clashes with Guzan after scoring, Atlanta United goalkeeper pushed to the ground and mocked by Luis Suarez

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi was visibly stunned as Inter Miami crashed out of the MLS postseason playoffs, losing 2-3 to Atlanta United in Round One. The Argentine headed in from a right-wing cross, and when he went to collect the ball for a quick resumption, he clashed with Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan on the goal-line. The USA veteran was left hanging on …

MLS playoffs without Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could be a welcome reality check
4 months, 1 week ago

MLS playoffs without Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could be a welcome reality check

New York Times  

Lionel Messi is out of the Major League Soccer playoffs after Inter Miami, the No 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, suffered a stunning opening-round loss to ninth-seeded Atlanta United. MLS has set records this year in total attendance, average attendance, season-ticket sales, sold-out games and the number of matches with crowds of over 40,000 — numbers boosted not just …

Atlanta United Stun Inter Miami, End Lionel Messi’s MLS Cup Dream With 3-2 Playoff Win
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4 months, 1 week ago

Atlanta United Stun Inter Miami, End Lionel Messi’s MLS Cup Dream With 3-2 Playoff Win

ABP News  

Phoenix: Atlanta United staged a stunning upset in Major Soccer League Cup playoffs, eliminating Supporters' Shield winners Inter Miami CF with a 3-2 victory at Chase Stadium. Lionel Messi's Miami fell short of their own expectations, failing to end their record-setting season by winning MLS Cup. Midfielder Matias Rojas and captain Messi scored the team’'s goals on the night. Atlanta …

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