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Lionel Messi scored a brace and assisted in another goal as Inter Miami defeated D.C. United 3-2 in a thrilling MLS encounter, with Tadeo Allende also contributing a goal

Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Venezuela in his final home qualifier, thrilling fans at Estadio Monumental. Messi, South America’s top World Cup qualifier scorer, said he’ll only play the next World Cup if physically fit

Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez struck late as Inter Miami beat LA Galaxy 3-1. Jordi Alba opened the scoring, while Messi reached 40 MLS goals and Suárez added his sixth of the season

Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted once to lead Inter Miami to a 4-1 win over CF Montreal, marking a strong return to MLS action after the Club World Cup

The win gave Messi's Inter Miami team just its second victory in its past eight matches.

Neymar, who left Santos nearly 12 years ago to join Barcelona, says he now aims to recharge his career ahead of 2026 World Cup

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The 12-year-old Thiago Messi wore the No. 10 jersey for an Inter Miami youth team, which lost 1-0 to Newell's Old Boys on Monday in the under-13 competition. The team also played on Tuesday. Thiago’s father, Lionel Messi, began his football career at Newell's Old Boys in Rosario, located 300 kilometers (186 miles) northwest of Buenos Aires. Thiago's mother, Antonela Roccuzzo, along with several family members, including his grandparents Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini, were present in the stands to watch his debut. Lionel Messi, however, was

Messi produced a performance for the ages for La Albiceleste, who had taken only one point from their previous two outings

A brace from captain Lionel Messi, a goal from Luis Suarez, and a crucial penalty save by Drake Callender sealed a historic 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew. With 68 points and two matches remaining, Inter Miami has secured the top spot in the MLS. If they win their final games, they'll set a new single-season points record.

The star player missed Albiceleste's September qualifiers against Chile and Colombia because of an ankle injury

The visitors struck early in the second minute when Mikael Uhre cut inside his marker and fired a long-range shot that deflected off goalkeeper Drake Callender's gloves into the net. Messi responded by dribbling past a defender and scoring with a low shot from his weaker right foot into the far corner.

The 37-year-old Argentina captain has been sidelined since sustaining ankle ligament damage during the Albiceleste's 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final in July. However, he has now returned to full training and is expected to feature in Inter Miami's home match against Philadelphia on Saturday.

Argentina government backs players who celebrated winning Copa America by singing a racist song targeting No. 2-ranked France

Argentina President Javier Milei's Office posts on X that Garro has been removed from his position

Argentinean government official says Messi, who is team captain, and president of the country's soccer federation should apologise

The team announced on Tuesday that Messi sustained a ligament injury in his right ankle, and his availability will be evaluated periodically during his rehabilitation.

The Copa was Messi's first major tournament since leaving European soccer to play in the less competitive Major League Soccer in the US

“It's our best entertainment, that's what makes it so important,” says a 47-year-old homeless mother of six

Stops Colombia's 28-game unbeaten streak dating to a February 2022 loss to the Albiceleste; Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury, ankle swollen