Messi

Despite Messi early exit, Miami put four past Toronto

Messi returned to the starting line-up after skipping Saturday's 5-2 defeat at Atlanta due to muscle fatigue but he had to leave the field in the 38th minute, looking uncomfortable

Messi's availability up in the air as Miami hosts Toronto FC

It isn't yet known if either Messi or Alba will be available Wednesday, though both trained in full on Tuesday. With two regular-season matches slated before Miami plays in the U.S. Open Cup final on Sept. 27, Messi and/or Alba could be given further time to recuperate

Messi has "muscle fatigue", says Martino

Messi and his former Barcelona team-mate Jordi Alba both sat out the game with Martino saying it would have been "very reckless" for the Argentine to play in Atlanta

Messi-less Argentina cruise to 3-0 win over Bolivia

Messi, who has had a hectic schedule with his club Inter Miami, watched his teammates from the bench but was not listed as a substitute, having complained of tiredness after scoring the winner in Thursday's 1-0 victory over Ecuador.

No Messi, no problem as Miami win again

Messi was one of eight Inter Miami players away on international duty, but Gerardo "Tata" Martino's team showed their strength in depth as they extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 12 games.

Ronaldo says rivalry with Messi is over

"If you love Cristiano Ronaldo, you don’t have to hate (Lionel) Messi. We have both changed the history of world football,” Ronaldo said during an interview during with Record, a Portuguese newspaper.

Messi, Haaland and Bonmati lead Ballon d'Or nominees

Messi, who recently left Paris Saint-Germain for Inter Miami, is in with a chance of succeeding Karim Benzema and winning the Ballon d'Or for the eighth time in his remarkable career after leading Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar last year

Messi goes to Hollywood as Miami seek to close playoff gap

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face the MLS champions as their bid to make the playoffs takes them to Los Angeles on Sunday.

Messi to lead Argentina in opening World Cup qualifiers

Coach Lionel Scaloni's 32-man squad also features stalwarts including Angel Di Maria, who returned to Benfica this year, and defender Nicolas Otamendi.

August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023

Messi scores in MLS debut as Miami win at Red Bulls

It was Messi's 11th goal in all competitions since joining Miami (6-14-3, 21 points) July 15 and sealed the club's first win since May 13. Before Messi sealed the win, Miami had been 0-8-3 in its previous 11 MLS matches

August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

Messi into another final after inspiring Miami comeback

Miami trailed 2-0 with 22 minutes left before Messi whipped in a free-kick from the left which was headed home by Leonardo Campana

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

Messi's Miami target treble

"Very happy to get the first title in this club's history. Everyone's hard work and commitment made it possible. Hopefully this is just the beginning," Messi posted on Instagram

August 20, 2023
August 20, 2023

Messi becomes most decorated footballer with 44 trophies

Messi overtook former Barcelona teammate Dani Alves who had won 43 trophies in his career.

August 20, 2023
August 20, 2023

Messi, Inter Miami clinch Leagues Cup title

Messi had put Miami ahead in the 24th minute with a wonder strike into the top corner but Fafa Picault levelled for Nashville in the second half

August 18, 2023
August 18, 2023

De Bruyne, Haaland and Messi nominated for UEFA player of the year

The trio emerged as the leading vote-getters from a jury comprised of coaches of clubs in UEFA competitions, those in charge of European national teams and a select group of journalists

August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023

Martino shrugs off Messi injury scare ahead of Miami semi

Inter Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino played down injury concerns over Lionel Messi on Monday as the resurgent MLS club prepared for a Leagues Cup semi-final clash with Philadelphia.

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

Messi's MLS debut pushed back

Messi scored in his third consecutive match for Inter in a 3-1 victory over Orlando City last week, helping them move into the last 16 of the tournament.

August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023

Orlando coach blasts ref and Messi 'circus' after derby defeat

Orlando City head coach Oscar Pareja says his team's defeat to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on Wednesday was a "circus" and said that the Argentine should have been sent off.

August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023

Messi scores two more as Miami march past Orlando

Both finishes came from close range from the Argentine who made it three wins out of three at a team which was winless in 11 league games before his arrival.