Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi opened his 2026 World Cup with a hat-trick against Algeria in the opening game of Group J, tying him for first on the all-time men's scoring list with 16 career goals in soccer's biggest tournament. Messi’s hat-trick helped…

Lionel Messi, still chasing international glory nearly two decades into his career, says he hopes to play at the 2026 World Cup in North America, acknowledging his age and fitness will dictate his role in defending Argentina’s 2022 title.…

Lionel Messi has extended his contract with MLS side Inter Miami to 2028, the club announced on Thursday, a boost for the North American league as the Argentine great keeps his career going. The eight-times Ballon d’Or winner had…

Tadeo Allende scored twice and Inter Miami tied the San Jose Earthquakes 3-3 on Wednesday night in Lional Messi's first game in the Bay Area since joining MLS. Allende scored once in the first half and then tied the game in the…

Lionel Messi marked his return from injury with two goals and an assist to help Inter Miami to a 3-1 win against Philadelphia Union. The World Cup-winning Argentina captain had not played since injuring his ankle in his country’s Copa…

Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. Messi appeared to sustain a non-contact injury while…