HONG KONG (AFP) -- Fans who snapped up tickets to watch Lionel Messi in Hong Kong, only for him to sit out the friendly, will get a 50-percent refund -- as long as they don't launch legal action. Inter Miami Argentine forward Lionel Messi (AFP/File photo) A sell-out crowd paid from 880 Hong Kong...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Luis Suarez grabbed a stoppage-time equalizer after Lionel Messi had reduced the deficit as Inter Miami fought back from two goals down to draw, 2-2, in the first leg of its CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-16 tie on Thursday, March 7. Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi of Inter Miami...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Lionel Messi scored a last-gasp stoppage time equalizer as Inter Miami escaped with a 1-1 draw at the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer on Sunday, Feb. 25. Inter Miami FC's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi kicks the ball during the MLS football match between LA Galaxy...
FORT LAUDERDALE (AFP) -- Lionel Messi created both goals as Inter Miami made a winning start to the new Major League Soccer season with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi reacts during the MLS football match between Inter Miami and...
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...
