MIAMI (AFP) -- Lionel Messi and Inter Miami get the new Major League Soccer season under way on Wednesday, Feb. 21, with pressure on the Argentine star to deliver trophies for his club and more eyeballs on the league. Members of the security stand alert as Inter Miami's Argentine forward...
BEIJING (AFP) -- Lionel Messi denied his absence from a match in Hong Kong two weeks ago that angered China was a political snub, but was caused by an injury. Inter Miami Argentine star Lionel Messi (AFP/File photo) The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is idolized by fans in China but stayed on...
BEIJING (AFP) -- Lionel Messi's no-show at a match in Hong Kong has triggered a surge of online outrage in the city and in mainland China, with the football superstar accused of seeking to embarrass Beijing -- or even engaging in a sinister foreign plot. Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi...
TOKYO (AFP) -- Inter Miami's Lionel Messi played 30 minutes of a friendly match in Japan on Wednesday, Feb. 7, days after his no-show in a similar match sparked fury in Hong Kong. Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi (center kicks the ball during the second half of the friendly football...
TOKYO (AFP) -- Lionel Messi said on Tuesday, Feb. 6, his leg injury was "getting better" but the World Cup-winning captain could not guarantee he would be fit to play in Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Japan this week. Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi takes part in a press...
HONG KONG (AFP) -- Organizers of a Hong Kong football match which drew boos after star man Lionel Messi failed to play said on Monday, Feb. 5, they deeply regretted the no-show, and would withdraw a bid for a HK$16 million ($2 million) government grant. Fans react after not seeing Inter Miami's...
HONG KONG (AFP) -- Lionel Messi and Inter-Miami co-owner David Beckham were booed on Sunday, Feb. 4, and angry fans demanded refunds after the Argentina superstar sat out the team's pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi (center) sits on the bench during the...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Al Nassr crushed Inter Miami, 6-0, as injury ruled Cristiano Ronaldo out of a much-hyped showdown with Lionel Messi, who was limited to a late substitute appearance in Thursday's friendly in Riyadh. Inter Miami's US defender Noah Allen marks Nassr's Brazilian forward Talisca during...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Inter Miami and Lionel Messi will face Mexican teams Tigres and Puebla in this season's Leagues Cup, Major League Soccer announced on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi (AFP) Inter Miami is defending champion in the tournament, which brings together all...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Luis Suarez bagged his maiden goal for Inter Miami and Lionel Messi scored a penalty but it was not enough to stop the Major League Soccer side falling to a 4-3 defeat against Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in Riyadh on Monday, Jan. 29. Inter Miami's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez...
SAN SALVADOR (AFP) -- Luis Suarez made a subdued debut alongside former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi as Inter Miami kicked off its pre-season tour on Friday, Jan. 19, with a 0-0 draw against El Salvador. Inter Miami's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez runs with the ball during the friendly football...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, a former Barcelona, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and Ajax star, will join Inter Miami for the 2024 season, the MLS club announced on Friday, Dec. 22. Uruguay's Luis Suarez (AFP) Suarez, who turns 37 next month, won four Liga titles and the Champions...
