Messi scores for Miami in pre-season victory
Lionel Messi got on the scoresheet Saturday as Inter Miami opened their pre-season campaign with a penalty shoot-out victory over Mexico's Club America in Las Vegas.
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Neymar says Mbappe 'jealous' over Messi during PSG spell
Brazilian striker Neymar said Thursday that former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe became 鈥榡ealous鈥� of his relationship with Lionel Messi when the Argentine superstar joined the club in 2021.
Messi misses Presidential Medal ceremony with Biden
Lionel Messi was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, by President Joe Biden on Saturday but did not attend the ceremony at the White House.
Bayern compare Musiala to Messi and Ronaldo
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl said Jamal Musiala was a game-changer like Ballon d'Or winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after yet another star showing for the German giants.
Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season
Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player on Friday after leading Inter Miami to a record-breaking regular season campaign.
Messi to kick off new Club World Cup, Neymar to face Real
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will kick off FIFA鈥檚 new 32-team Club World Cup when the Major League Soccer side take on Egypt鈥檚 Al Ahly in the June 15 opener, the draw for the tournament revealed on Thursday.
Mascherano re-unites with Messi as new coach of Inter Miami
Inter Miami have appointed former Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano as their new head coach, the Major League Soccer club said on Tuesday.
Mascherano favourites to become new Inter Miami coach
Lionel Messi鈥檚 new coach at Inter Miami will be announced 鈥榠n the coming days鈥�, the club鈥檚 co-owner Jorge Mas said on Friday, with reports suggesting Javier Mascherano is in pole position.
Argentina fall in Paraguay, Brazil held in Venezuela
World champions Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay while rivals Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela as South America's big guns struggled in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying on Thursday.
Messi and Miami eliminated from MLS Cup playoffs in first round
Lionel Messi's goal of winning the MLS Cup title came to an abrupt end on Saturday with his Inter Miami suffering a shock first-round elimination from the playoffs after a 3-2 home defeat to Atlanta United.
Vinicius favourite for Ballon d'Or in post-Messi/Ronaldo era
The elite of world football will gather in Paris on Monday for the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior the leading candidate for the men's award and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati the hot favourite to win her second-successive crown.
Messi鈥檚 Inter Miami to play in FIFA CWC
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will feature in next year鈥檚 expanded FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Saturday.
Rampant Messi hits another hat-trick as Miami break MLS points record
On-fire Lionel Messi scored his second hat-trick of the week and Luis Suarez scored twice as Inter Miami beat the New England Revolution 6-2 to smash MLS's regular season points record.
Vintage Messi nets hat trick as Argentina hit Bolivia for six
Lionel Messi struck a vintage hat trick as world champions Argentina romped to a 6-0 win over Bolivia in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.
Argentina held, Brazil leave it late in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela on Lionel Messi's return as Brazil got their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Chile on Thursday.
Messi scores two as Miami clinch MLS Supporters' Shield
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat the defending Major League Soccer champions the Columbus Crew 3-2 to clinch the Supporters' Shield awarded for the best regular season record.
Messi scores but Miami held as rivals secure playoff spots
Lionel Messi grabbed the equaliser as a misfiring Inter Miami were held to a 1-1 draw at home against Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
Messi scores twice in triumphant injury return for Miami
Lionel Messi dazzled in his return from injury Saturday, scoring two goals in the space of four minutes and adding an assist in Inter Miami鈥檚 3-1 Major League Soccer victory over the Philadelphia Union.
Messi set to return after two-month lay off
Lionel Messi is set to return to action with his club Inter Miami on Saturday after spending over two months out with an ankle injury, Miami coach Gerardo Martino said on Friday.
Messi missing from Ballon d'Or nominees
Lionel Messi will not win another Ballon d'Or this year after being left out of the nominees revealed by organisers on Wednesday, as stars of Spain's Euro 2024-winning team and Real Madrid's Champions League victors feature heavily.
Injured Messi absent from Argentina squad for qualifiers
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia through injury, with Paulo Dybala recalled to coach Lionel Scaloni's squad on Monday.
Star names in short supply in football
Kylian Mbappe wanted to take part in this year鈥檚 Olympics in his home city, while there were hopes that Lionel Messi would feature for Argentina, but instead the...
'El Fideo' says final farewell as Messi's foil
Argentina's golden era will forever be linked with the genius of Lionel Messi but Sunday's Copa America final is a reminder of the key influence of winger Angel Di Maria.
Argentina reach another final
Lionel Messi was on target as world champions Argentina turned on the style to beat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday and reach the Copa America final where they will look for a third straight major title...
Messi enjoying 鈥榣ast battles鈥� for Argentina
Lionel Messi said he was enjoying his 鈥榣ast battles鈥� with Argentina after the 37-year-old found the net in a 2-0 win over Canada on Tuesday to book a place in the Copa America final...
Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa America final
Lionel Messi was on target as world champions Argentina turned on the style to beat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday and reach the Copa America final where they will look for a third straight major title.
Martinez saves Messi blushes as Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa semis
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi鈥檚 blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their...
Messi a doubt for Argentina in Copa quarters
World champions Argentina look to book their place in the last four of the Copa America when they open the knockout stage of the competition against Ecuador at NRG Stadium on Thursday.
Messi to miss Argentina-Peru Copa clash
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's final Copa America group game against Peru after complaining of muscle tightness, team officials said on Friday.
Late Lautaro strike sends Argentina into quarters
Substitute Lautaro Martinez grabbed an 88th-minute winner as Argentina finally overcame Chile 1-0 to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Tuesday...