MIAMI (AFP) -- Inter Miami says it has not agreed to compete in Saudi Arabia next February, refuting the claims by a promoter announced earlier on Tuesday, Nov. 21, that the MLS team would face two Saudi clubs. Inter Miami (AFP) Hours after the touting of a match between Lionel Messi's Inter...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- A set of six jerseys that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup run will be auctioned in December, Sotheby's announced on Monday, Nov. 20, estimating their value at more than $10 million. This undated photo courtesy of Sotheby's shows Lionel Messi's set of...
FORT LAUDERDALE (AFP) -- Inter Miami saluted Argentine star Lionel Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or on Friday, Nov. 10, but their friendly match to mark the achievement ended in a 2-1 loss to MLS rivals New York City FC. Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi looks on during a Major League Soccer...
PARIS (AFP) -- Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d'Or of his remarkable career at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday, Oct. 30, while Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women's prize. Inter Miami CF's Argentine forward Lionel Messi reacts on stage with his trophy as he...
PARIS (AFP) -- Lionel Messi is the favourite to win the eighth Ballon d'Or of his remarkable career when this year's ceremony to crown the planet's best footballer takes place in Paris on Monday, Oct. 30, while Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati is tipped to take the women's prize....
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Lionel Messi was among three finalists named on Thursday, Oct. 26, for Major League Soccer's Newcomer of the Year award despite the Argentine star playing only six league matches for Inter Milan. Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi (AFP) The 36-year-old striker,...
LONDON (AFP) -- Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi should have his own category at the Ballon d'Or but admitted the World Cup winner and Manchester City hotshot Erling Haaland would both be deserving winners of the prize. Argentina's football legend Lionel Messi (AFP) Messi, who recently left...
MONTEVIDEO (AFP) -- Lionel Messi scored two goals as Argentina extended its perfect start to South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, Oct. 17, with a 2-0 victory over Peru. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi controls the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will play two games in China next month as the club looks to cash in on the signing of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner. Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi celebrates Inter Miami's Spanish defender Jordi Alba's (2R) goal during the Major League...
MONTEVIDEO (AFP) -- Lionel Messi is doubtful for Argentina's South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday, Oct. 12, despite "looking good" in training, according to coach Lionel Scaloni. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (right), midfielder Rodrigo De Paul (second to the right)...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Lionel Messi could make his return to Major League Soccer action on Saturday, Oct. 7, with the Argentine hoping to give a boost to Inter Miami's flagging playoff hopes. Argentine Lionel Messi (AFP) Messi has played just 37 minutes for his club since Sept. 3, having returned with an...
BUENOS AIRES (AFP) -- Argentina has called up Lionel Messi for its upcoming South American World Cup qualifiers despite him being on the injured list at his club Inter Miami. Lionel Messi. (AFP) Messi missed Inter's 4-1 defeat to Chicago on Wednesday, Oct. 4, as he continues to struggle with...
