Lionel Messi has a former Major League Soccer standout to thank for saving his return to Argentina on Thursday night. Now, Messi can focus on leading Inter Miami in the FIFA Club World Cup later ...

FORT WORTH - As soon as he learned Lionel Messi's Argentina had been placed in Group J of the 2026 World Cup, Esteban Arce erupted in joy and leaped nearly to the ceiling. "Watching Messi and the ...

The round 32 knockout match, expected to include Lionel Messi playing for Argentina in his last World Cup appearance before he retires, is likely to happen in the Bay Area. Round 1 puts Team USA ...

Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Barcelona SC in a preseason friendly, with Lionel Messi being substituted 12 minutes into the second half. Fear is growing among Lionel Messi and Inter Miami fans about a ...

Lionel Messi may not have scored the first goal at Inter Miami’s new Nu Stadium, but he scored the home club’s first goal. Four minutes after Guilherme Biro spoiled Inter Miami’s party with a ...

On the surface, Lionel Messi appeared deeply frustrated. Following a tense 2-2 draw between Inter Miami and Palmeiras at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the Argentine star was seen storming off the ...

Substitute Luis Suarez scored his first goal of the season in the 82nd minute after Lionel Messi scored his fifth, and Inter Miami salvaged a 2-2 draw against visiting Austin FC to officially open ...

Messi and Inter Miami team-mates celebrate in front of the crowd after beating NYCFC Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) ...