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.
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