Argentine legend Lionel Messi is preparing to return to the Monumental Stadium in the capital, Buenos Aires, to play a friendly match between Inter Miami and River Plate, as part of both teams' preparations for the new season, on 19 January 2027.
Years of silence, and then Brazilian Malcom dropped a bombshell, revealing previously untold details from inside the Barcelona dressing room, with Lionel Messi at the heart of the story. Messi himself tried to persuade him to stay at the Camp Nou, describing him as one of the Catalan club's players of the future.
A constellation of stars who defined the modern era of American soccer have been officially recognised for their contributions to the game. Icons including David Beckham and Megan Rapinoe lead the latest class of inductees to the National Soccer Hall of Fame. These legendary figures will be celebrated for their massive impact on both the international stage and the growth of the domestic game.
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi continues to draw massive crowds across North America after the Florida club featured in eight of the 10 highest-attended MLS fixtures of 2026. Official regular-season figures released by the league also revealed that two of the Herons' road trips rank among the three largest single-match attendances in history.
Tigres striker Rodrigo Aguirre has cautioned his Uruguay team-mates against taking fierce rivals Argentina lightly following Lionel Messi's recent retirement from international duty. Interim head coach Diego Forlan will lead La Celeste into Friday's high-profile friendly showdown at La Bombonera during the final international window of the year.
The 2026 FIFPRO Men's World 11 has been officially announced, featuring a mix of legendary veterans and record-breaking youngsters. However, the selection has sparked debate following the high-profile exclusion of Harry Kane, despite the England striker holding the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
Nashville head into the playoffs on a historic high, while the Galaxy’s capitulation raises questions over Greg Vanney’s future and Miami’s defensive flaws give their rivals hope.
Lionel Messi is poised to make a stunning and emotional return to Argentina just months after bidding farewell to the international stage. Inter Miami are reportedly finalising plans for a high-profile preseason friendly that would see the legendary forward step back onto the pitch where he played his final game for the 2022 World Cup winners.
Lionel Messi has cemented his legacy in the United States by becoming the first player to win back-to-back MLS Golden Boot awards. The Inter Miami forward finished the 2026 Major League Soccer regular season with 26 goals, proving he remains in a class of his own at 39 years old.
Lionel Messi has reportedly made a definitive call on his immediate playing career following intense speculation regarding a romantic return to his roots in Argentina. Despite emotional ties to his boyhood club, the legendary forward remains fully committed to his current project in Major League Soccer.
Inter Miami star Leo Messi has led MLS in jersey sales for the fourth consecutive season, the league announced Tuesday afternoon. Messi topped a star-studded list including LAFC's Son Heung-Min, Chicago Fire's Robert Lewandowski and Philly Union starlet Cavan Sullivan. There was a strong showing for midseason arrivals, with two major acquisitions in the top five.
Lionel Messi produced another masterclass to guide Inter Miami to a vital 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution. The Argentine's decisive goal ensured his team secured a coveted spot in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup while moving them up to second in the Eastern Conference.
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