The hand of GOAT, Mensik wins with Messi touch
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik had a surprise meeting with Lionel Messi before his Miami Open upset win over Taylor Fritz and suggested the Argentine's winning habit may have rubbed off on him.
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Messi out injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a groin strain in Inter Miami's victory over Atlanta at the weekend, his club confirmed on Monday.
Messi on target as Miami down Atlanta
Lionel Messi was on target as Inter Miami avenged last season鈥檚 playoff exit to Atlanta United with a 2-1 win that sent them to the top of Major League Soccer鈥檚 Eastern Conference standings on Sunday.
Messi scores off the bench as Miami progress in Jamaica
Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored as Inter Miami eased into the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Thursday with a 2-0 win at Jamaica鈥檚 Cavalier to seal a 4-0 aggregate victory.
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.
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.
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 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...
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 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...
Birthday boy Messi returns to scene of Argentina Copa torment
The day after he turns 37, Lionel Messi will return to the scene of one of the most disappointing moments in his stellar career when Argentina face Chile at MetLife Stadium in Group A of the Copa America on Tuesday.
Messi on target as Argentina down Guatemala
Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina wrapped up their preparations for the Copa America with a 4-1 friendly victory over Guatemala in Maryland on...
Messi's record $20.4 million salary dwarfs entire MLS teams
Lionel Messi's record $20.45 million annual salary from Inter Miami makes him by far the best paid player in Major League Soccer but also puts him ahead of the entire squads of 25 of the league's clubs, according to data released by the MLS Players Association on Thursday.