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Lionel Messi of Argentina looks on during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Venezuela at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on September 04, 2025 in Buenos Aires

Messi eyes World Cup despite age and fitness concerns

Lionel Messi, still chasing international glory nearly two decades into his career, says he hopes to play at the 2026 World Cup in North America, acknowledging his age and fitness will dictate his role in defending Argentina's 2022 title.

Soccer • 28 Oct

Messi signs new contract with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi has signed a new contract with Inter Miami, the club have announced.

Soccer • 23 Oct

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Argentina and Venezuela at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on September 04, 2025 in Buenos Aires

Messi has dream home farewell, stays coy on World Cup

Lionel Messi bid an emotional farewell after playing his final competitive match for Argentina on home soil but has yet to make a decision on whether to play at the World Cup.

Soccer • 05 Sep

Messi and Alba disciplined after missing All-Star Game

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami team-mate Jordi Alba have been suspended from their next club match after missing Wednesday's MLS All-Star Game against Mexico's Liga MX.

Soccer • 25 Jul

Achraf Hakimi #2 of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group B match between Seattle Sounders FC and Paris Saint-Germain FC at Lumen Field on June 23, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.

Club World Cup: PSG to meet Messi's Miami in last 16

Paris Saint-Germain beat Seattle Sounders to advance to the last 16 of the Club World Cup but Atletico Madrid bowed out despite a late 1-0 win over Botafogo.

Soccer • 24 Jun

Kylian Mbappe player of Real Madrid is training on June 15, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.

Updated Mbappe leaves hospital after 'acute gastroenteritis'

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has been admitted to hospital with "acute gastroenteritis", the Spanish giants have revealed.

Soccer • 19 Jun

Yassine Cheuko (R) has been a constant on the Inter Miami sidelines

Messi's bodyguard banned from Inter Miami sidelines

Lionel Messi's bodyguard Yassine Cheuko has been banned from protecting the Argentine forward from the touchline during Inter Miami matches.

Soccer • 23 Apr

Lionel Messi received 38.43% of the votes to be named MVP, with Colombus Crew's Cucho Hernandez his nearest challenge on 33.7%

Messi scoops MLS MVP award for 2024

Lionel Messi has been named Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player for the 2024 season.

Soccer • 06 Dec 24

A Paraguayan fan invaded the pitch to try and get a selfie with Lionel Messi when Argentina played in Asuncion in October 2021

Scaloni expects Messi shirts despite Paraguayan FA ban

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the Paraguayan Football Association's (APF) ban on rival shirts ahead of today's South American World Cup 2026 qualifier.

Soccer • 14 Nov 24

Lionel Messi skips past Atlanta match-winner Xande Silva

MLS playoffs: Late Atlanta winner forces deciding game

Xande Silva stunned the top-seeded Inter Miami with a stoppage-time winner to give Atlanta a dramatic 2-1 victory in Game Two of their first round Major League Soccer play-off series.

Soccer • 03 Nov 24

Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi scores five of Inter Miami's six goals

12-minute Messi hat-trick helps Miami to points record

Lionel Messi's hat-trick led Inter Miami to an MLS single-season points record after their 6-2 victory over the New England Revolution on MLS Decision Day.

Soccer • 20 Oct 24

Messi celebrates his first goal on his Inter Miami return

Messi bags brace on return from injury

Lionel Messi scored twice in five minutes as he marked his Inter Miami return from injury.

Soccer • 15 Sep 24

Lautaro Martínez scores the winning goal

Martinez grabs extra-time winner as Argentina win Copa

A goal deep into extra-time by Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Colombia and a record-breaking 16th Copa America title.

Soccer • 15 Jul 24

Lionel Messi of Argentina dribbles past Canada's Jonathan David

Scaloni hails old guard as Argentina reach Copa final

Argentina's path to the Copa America final has been no bed of roses, coach Lionel Scaloni said, as he lauded his players for their performance in Tuesday night's 2-0 semi-final win over Canada in New Jersey.

Soccer • 10 Jul 24

The World Cup winner has been in good form in the MLS this season

Messi: 'Inter Miami will be the last club in my career'

Lionel Messi says Inter Miami will be the last club he represents in his illustrious career.

Soccer • 13 Jun 24

Aitana Bonmati is seen with her trophy on stage

Messi and Bonmati win The Best FIFA Awards' top honours

Argentina's Lionel Messi won the men's player award and the women's player gong went to Spain's World Cup winner Aitana Bonmati at The Best FIFA Football Awards.

Soccer • 15 Jan 24

Messi and Suarez formed a close bond as team-mates at Barcelona

Suarez joins Inter Miami to seal Messi reunion

Inter Miami have signed striker Luis Suarez, the Major League Soccer club have announced as the Uruguayan once again teams up with former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi.

Soccer • 22 Dec 23

The shirt worn in the 2022 semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia (L), and the one worn in the final against France (R), are displayed during a Sotheby's auction preview

Messi's World Cup jerseys fetch over €7m at auction

Six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina's triumphant run at the 2022 World Cup were sold for $7.8m (€7.1m) at an auction in New York on Thursday.

Soccer • 15 Dec 23

The two old foes will renew acquaintances

Messi v Ronaldo XXXVI: Old foes set for Riyadh showdown

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will go head to head once again when Inter Miami face Al-Nassr in a pre-season friendly in Saudi Arabia in February.

Soccer • 12 Dec 23

Lionel Messi is the Time magazine's Athlete of the Year

Messi named Time's Athlete of the Year for 2023

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023 after winning the Ballon d'Or for a record-extending eighth time and elevating the profile of the sport in the US with his move to Inter Miami.

Soccer • 06 Dec 23

Messi leaves the field due to incidents in the stands before the match

Messi: Famous win marked by repression of Argentinians

Lionel Messi says Argentina's 1-0 victory over Brazil at the Maracana will be "marked by repression of Argentinians" after the game was delayed by crowd trouble.

Soccer • 22 Nov 23

Nicolas Otamendi (R) celebrates his goal with Enzo Fernandez

Argentina deepen Brazil woes amid violent scenes in Rio

Nicolas Otamendi scored with a towering header to give Argentina a 1-0 away win over Brazil in a bad-tempered World Cup qualifier that was delayed by half an hour on Tuesday after police clashed with fans at a sold-out Maracana Stadium.

Soccer • 22 Nov 23

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez look set to be reunited at Miami

Suarez reportedly set to join Messi at Inter Miami

Inter Miami are continuing with their Barcelona reunion plan, as forward Luis Suarez is set to join the Major League Soccer club ahead of next season.

Soccer • 04 Nov 23

Lionel Messi scoops Ballon d'Or for record eighth time

Inter Miami and Argentina captain Lionel Messi has won the men's Ballon d'Or for a record eighth time, France Football has announced.

Soccer • 30 Oct 23

Guardiola has always maintained Messi is the best player he has ever coached

Pep dilemma over Haaland v Messi Ballon d'Or battle

Pep Guardiola claims Erling Haaland deserves to win the Ballon d'Or - but so does Lionel Messi.

Soccer • 20 Oct 23