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Messi calls Major League Soccer ‘a minor league’
In a recent interview in his home country of Argentina pertaining to his availability for the 2026 World Cup, soccer superstar Lionel Messi called Major League Soccer -- his current home -- "a minor league."
‘No place in football for this kind of violence’ seen at Maracana: Infantino
Tempers had flared in the Maracana stands moments before kick-off, with Brazilian police using batons.
‘One of the most important wins’: Messi after Brazil’s first-ever loss at home in a WC qualifier
"This group continues to achieve historic things," Messi said.
Messi's 2022 WC jerseys predicted to top $10 mln at auction
If the jerseys indeed fetch above $10 million, that could make the sale the most valuable collection of sports memorabilia ever auctioned off, Sotheby's said.
Messi's 2022 World Cup jerseys to go up for auction
The football star donned these shirts during the first halves of the group-stage rounds against Saudi Arabia and Mexico, as well as later games against Australia, the Netherlands and Croatia -- and the final against France.
Messi celebrates Ballon d'Or with MLS fans but Miami fall in friendly
Inter Miami saluted Argentine star Lionel Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or on Friday, but their friendly match to mark the achievement ended in a 2-1 loss to MLS rivals New York City FC.
Haaland has time to win Ballon d'Or, says Guardiola
Messi won the award for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after leading Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar last season.
Messi's 8th Ballon d'Or: Deserving or debatable?
Nothing in life is certain except death, taxes, and Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d’Or. But perhaps this time, it could have been Erling Haaland.
China tour for Messi's Miami called off
Inter Miami said the tour's promoter had informed the club of the cancellation, adding it was "due to unforeseen circumstances in China", according to an online statement.
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.
Blow for Messi, Miami MLS playoff hopes as Cincinnati clinch
Second-half goals from Luciano Acosta and Brandon Vazquez lifted Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory at Atlanta, where Colombian Edwin Mosquera's first MLS goal had put the hosts ahead in the 10th minute
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
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
