Messi

Messi double keeps Miami on top in MLS

Everything Miami was creating was coming through Messi, who flashed a snapshot wide before moments later whipping in a cross for a Gomez header which was saved by Panicco's feet.

Miami, Messi crash out of CONCACAF Champions Cup

Mexican side Monterrey sent Lionel Messi and Inter Miami crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday after completing a 5-2 aggregate victory in their quarter-final clash.

Messi, star of 'Anatomy of a Fall', to miss Oscars ceremony

Messi, the beloved Border collie who stole hearts in the Oscar-nominated film "Anatomy of a Fall", will not be gracing the red carpet at the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony. Despite capturing the attention of Hollywood's elite at the recent nominees' luncheon, the four-legged sensation will be notably absent from Sunday's star-studded event.

Miami draw with Galaxy on Messi's 92nd-minute goal

Messi's goal came in the second minute of second-half stoppage time and kept Inter Miami unbeaten (1-0-1, 4 points).

Messi insists Hong Kong no-show was due to injury, not politics

In a video posted on China's Weibo social media platform, Messi rejected chatter that his no-show was "for political reasons" and said if this had been the case, "I would not have traveled" to Hong Kong in the first place.

Miami expects trophies from Messi's first full season in MLS

The World Cup winner joined Inter from Paris Saint Germain in mid-July, the biggest name ever to move to MLS and his signing caused a massive spurt in interest in American soccer.

Learning from the GOAT Lionel Messi: Fernandez after stunning free-kick

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez channelled his inner Lionel Messi when he scored his side’s third goal in a classy 3-1 win in a fourth-round FA Cup tie against Aston Villa at Villa Park on Thursday. 

Messi wows Tokyo fans in friendly defeat by Kobe

It came days after his absence on the pitch in a recent Hong Kong friendly had angered fans there.

Messi match organisers 'deeply regret' no-show, cancel funding bid

Organisers of a Hong Kong football match which drew boos after star man Lionel Messi failed to play said Monday they deeply regretted the no-show, and would withdraw a bid for a HK$16 million ($2 million) government grant.

September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023

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

September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023

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

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

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

September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023

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.

September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023

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.

September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023

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.

September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023

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

September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023

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.

September 1, 2023
September 1, 2023

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 31, 2023
August 31, 2023

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

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