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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

The 36-year-old World Cup champion isn't thinking about joining an Argentine club to write the last chapter of playing career

In Wednesday night's match at Inter Miami's newly named Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, former Barcelona teammates will take the spotlight, although their starting positions are not guaranteed.

Thursday's Second Match: Messi and Ronaldo May Share the Pitch if the Portuguese Star Recovers from Calf Injury

At 36 years old, Messi has been sidelined since October 21, following a 1-0 loss for his Inter Miami squad against Charlotte on the last day of the Major League Soccer regular season, as reported by Xinhua.

Lionel Messi secured his eighth Ballon d'Or in 2023, setting a remarkable record spanning from 2009 to 2023.

Despite an undisclosed muscle injury sidelining the 36-year-old Inter Miami forward from his last four Major League Soccer club games, Lionel Messi's position as the Albiceleste captain remains intact in Argentina's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Messi underwent separate training from his teammates on Sunday. This comes after he was substituted late in Argentina's 1-0 victory over Ecuador in the inaugural South American zone qualifier on Thursday.

Although Messi had previously dismissed the idea of prolonging his international career until the next World Cup, he might be persuaded to reconsider.

Scheduled for September 27th, Miami is set to face Houston Dynamo in the final, aiming to secure its second trophy of the year.

In the third minute at Subaru Park, Venezuelan forward Josef Martinez handed the hosts an advantage as he received Sergii Kryvtsov's pass and calmly placed the ball past goalkeeper Andre Blake, as reported by Xinhua.

Messi found the back of the net just seven minutes into the match and followed up with a second strike in the 72nd minute.

Messi, adorned in the club's colors, not only graced the pitch but also left an indelible mark, securing a remarkable win against LIGA MX side Cruz Azul with a last-minute free-kick.

Wherever you turn in Miami these days something reminds you of the imminent arrival of the Argentine soccer legend.

The MLS team won the race to sign Lionel Messi as a free agent.

Messi surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo by one goal.

During a press conference FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said, "I don't think it's the moment to talk about Leo's return. I am his friend and I speak to him frequently, but it's not the moment for his good, nor the good of the club, or the squad."

Argentina was leading Curacao 5-0 at halftime, with Nico Gonzalez and Enzo Fernandez also putting their names on the scoreboard

The list of candidates for the 2022 award has been released by FIFA on Thursday night where Messi and Mbappe feature alongside Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema and Neymar in the Best FIFA Men's Player category.

Moments before the trophy was handed over to the Argentinean skipper, he was presented with a bisht, a traditional cloak by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar.