Lionel Messi Articles - Page 18

Veteran LAFC star Giorgio Chiellini has expressed his astonishment at the performance of Lionel Messi‘s Inter Miami, dubbing them the “best by far” in the MLS Cup race, reported by goal.com. Following their latest victory over defending champions LAFC, Inter Miami’s quest for a playoff spot remains alive, although there’s still an eight-point gap to […]

Lionel Messi, the Argentine football legend, has set his sights on a remarkable treble with Inter Miami in 2023, expressing his desire to clinch the coveted MLS Cup after keeping the dream alive, reported by goal.com. Messi’s arrival in the United States has already yielded historic success for his new club, as they secured the […]

Oscar-winning actor and Hollywood icon Leonardo DiCaprio was among the star-studded crowd at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. He witnessed Lionel Messi‘s mesmerizing performance for Inter Miami against Los Angeles FC, reported by goal.com. Messi, widely regarded as the greatest soccer player in the world, once again showcased his brilliance, providing two crucial assists […]

Lionel Messi has been on fire in the USA. Since the Argentinian king of football made his way to the MLS, a lot of fans have been storming Inter Miami games. Their matchup against LAFC saw one of the largest turnouts ever. This meant that a lot of fans wanted to see one of the […]

Selena Gomez was all of us after Inter Miami star Lionel Messi failed to score what appeared to be an easy goal against LAFC on Sunday. During the 37th minute of the contest, Messi found himself in a one-on-one situation with LAFC goalkeeper John McCarthy. He had a decent view of the back of the […]

LAFC star Carlos Vela believes there cannot be comparisons between Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s time in the MLS. Messi’s impact for Inter Miami has been surprising yet expected at the same time as he’s netted 11 times in his first 10 games, helping the MLS side win the Leagues Cup for the first time […]

Lionel Messi seems to be enjoying his life in the United States after his move to Inter Miami. The Argentine World Cup winner has grabbed a lot of headlines with the way he has made David Beckham’s franchise Leagues Cup champions and reached the US Open Cup finals. However, he has enjoyed equally off the […]

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi seem to win hearts on and off the football pitch. The World Cup champion and his fellow players received commendation when Inter Miami changed their accommodation plans following urgent appeals from the LA hotel workers. Originally, the Herons had scheduled their stay at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica before […]

LAFC forward Carlos Vela has weighed in on the impact of Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in Major League Soccer (MLS) as he prepares to face Messi’s Inter Miami, reported by goal.com. Vela compared the two footballing legends, highlighting the differences in their MLS experiences. While Zlatan Ibrahimovic had an impressive goal-scoring record during his […]

Lionel Messi‘s media interactions, or the lack of it, have been a subject of discussion in Major League Soccer (MLS), reported by goal.com. After his initial appearances for Inter Miami in the league, Messi chose not to engage with journalists, prompting questions about whether he was in violation of league rules. However, it turns out […]

Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, has received a call to “stand in solidarity” with Los Angeles locals during their upcoming visit to LAFC, reported by goal.com. As the Florida-based MLS team gears up for their clash in the City of Angels, the workers at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica have been on strike […]

Spanish FA President Luis Rubiales has been in the headlines ever since the conclusion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Spaniard kissed the World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso before she collected her winner’s medal, which was deemed to be a sexual assault by many correspondents and fans. With the entire Spanish media on his […]

Lionel Messi‘s arrival at Inter Miami has the potential to trigger a significant change in MLS, reported by goal.com. Historically, MLS has been known for its commitment to continuing domestic football action during FIFA’s international breaks. However, the presence of elite players like Messi is prompting the league to consider a major shift in this […]

Tennis sensation Novak Djokovic has offered insights into his recent meeting with soccer icon Lionel Messi, hailing the Argentine as a “phenomenon”, reported by goal.com. These two all-time greats have interacted on a couple of occasions during their illustrious careers, with their most recent encounter taking place in New York. Djokovic is currently competing for […]

Inter Miami, fueled by the presence of Lionel Messi, is holding onto the belief that they can secure a spot in the MLS play-offs, despite a recent setback, reported by goal.com. While they managed to climb off the bottom of the Eastern Conference, their recent 0-0 draw against Nashville at DRV PNK Stadium left them […]

Inter Miami ace Lionel Messi is one of the greatest football players ever. From his young days in Barcelona colors to his living-legend status in the MLS, he has stunned the world with his eye-catching game and goalscoring ability. However, one of the reasons behind his incredible longevity is his cleverness. When you are as […]

Lionel Messi‘s remarkable winning streak at Inter Miami has finally been broken at the nine-game mark, as Nashville managed to stop his efforts in a hard-fought 0-0 draw, reported by goal.com. While the Argentine superstar had relied on penalty shootouts to maintain his flawless record, his success in the Leagues Cup, U.S. Open Cup, and […]

Lionel Messi, the star attraction of Inter Miami, once again refrained from speaking to the media following the team’s recent 0-0 draw against Nashville, reported by goal.com. While this move could potentially violate Major League Soccer (MLS) rules that require players to be available for media interactions after matches, it seems that Messi is likely […]

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest player of all time and has earned the respect of everyone across the globe. However, he is also the reason behind many heartbreaks. Real Madrid fans would know how tough it is to handle the great Argentine. However, some fans have taken it to the heart. […]

The 10-year-old son of Lionel Messi, Thiago Messi, has joined the Inter Miami U-12 team. This development occurred just over a month after the Argentine legend joined David Beckham’s franchise as a free agent from Paris Saint Germain (PSG). According to the reports from The News, Thiago will become one of the 150 young athletes […]

Lionel Messi has been blazing hot ever since he joined the MLS’ Inter Miami squad. They have reached their first trophy with him in the Leagues Cup. The squad is also gunning for more hardware as they face off against the Houston Dynamo in the US Open Cup. But, the air was different when they […]

Superstar Lionel Messi‘s international duties are set to impact his involvement with Inter Miami in the upcoming MLS matches, reported by goal.com. The Argentine maestro is poised to join his national team for the forthcoming international break scheduled from September 4 to September 12, thereby ruling him out of an important match against Sporting Kansas […]

Inter Miami‘s Lionel Messi might have the chance for yet another reunion with a former Barcelona teammate, as Arturo Vidal has expressed his openness to the idea of joining the club, reported by goal.com. Messi, who recently moved to the United States, has already been joined at Inter Miami by fellow ex-Barcelona players Sergio Busquets […]

Lionel Messi‘s arrival at Inter Miami has sparked the imagination of architect Jorge Luis Veliz, who has designed a futuristic $50 million mansion fit for the global superstar, reported by goal.com. This innovative concept home takes the form of an ‘M,’ incorporating Messi’s iconic brand logo and reflecting his meteoric rise in the world of […]

Lionel Messi‘s impact on Inter Miami has been nothing short of incredible, with the Argentine superstar making an immediate and remarkable impression in the United States, reported by goal.com. Despite high expectations, Messi’s seamless transition to the American game and his rapid achievements have caught the attention of both fans and critics alike. Since joining […]

Inter Miami will have to learn to win without Lionel Messi. That’s the warning head coach Tata Martino provided to his players following their 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night. Messi made his official MLS debut in the process, but only came on as a substitute in the 60th minute […]

When you have arguably the greatest player ever to play the game, you will bring coverage and viewership alongside him. This has exactly been the case with Lionel Messi and the MLS this year. And now, the viewership in the U.S.-based league has gone so high that it is threatening the viewership of the English […]

The football world definitely knows a thing or two about kissing controversies these days. The FIFA Women’s World Cup has been making headline after headline due to the controversy surrounding Spain’s Jenni Hermoso and Spain’s FA President Luis Rubiales. The controversy was on the verge of landing in the MLS too, and the subject would […]

Lionel Messi didn’t hide his delight after Inter Miami beat the New York Red Bulls in his MLS debut on Saturday. The Herons won 2-0 over the Red Bulls, allowing them to climb up by one in the standings after being in the bottom for so long. Diego Gomez broke the deadlock with a 37th-minute […]

Lionel Messi came in as a second-half substitute for Inter Miami in his MLS debut against the New York Red Bulls, but despite his limited playing time, he didn’t fail to deliver and absolutely delighted the whole crowd at Red Bull Arena. Messi once again found the back of the net for Inter Miami, propelling […]

Inter Miami ace Lionel Messi has already broken the Internet with his performances for the club. The Argentine legend has won the Leagues Cup for David Beckham’s franchise and has guided them to another final in the US Open Cup. Now, the world awaits his MLS debut. However, the former Barcelona man could already trigger […]

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi and tennis icon Novak Djokovic broke the internet on Friday after they linked up and posted for a photo together. Messi is gearing up to make his official MLS debut on Saturday against the New York Red Bulls, while Djokovic is fresh off winning the Cincinnati Masters and is hoping […]

The Lionel Messi show at Inter Miami rolls on, and after weeks of midseason tournament play, the Argentina legend will finally play an official MLS match. Inter Miami will travel north to New Jersey to take on the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know about the match, like how […]

Inter Miami coach Alexi Lalas has questioned Lionel Messi’s physical prowess before his first MLS appearance. The Argentine legend has guided David Beckham’s franchise into the US Open Cup final after edging Cincinnati on penalties. The former Barcelona man kept his winning streak alive in the United States since signing for Inter Miami last month. […]

Fans eager to see Lionel Messi in action for Inter Miami might need to exercise some patience, as the club hints at the possibility of giving the Argentine superstar a well-deserved break from upcoming games, reported by goal.com. Messi’s presence has been nothing short of remarkable since his arrival as a free agent, with his […]

Playing alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami is a dream come true for Benjamin Cremaschi, who has shared his experience of working alongside the legendary footballer, reported by goal.com. Messi’s arrival in the United States has made a significant impact, as he has already helped Inter Miami secure Leagues Cup glory and reach the final […]

The impact of Lionel Messi‘s presence at Inter Miami continues to resonate, as two of his teammates, Benjamin Cremaschi and Drake Callender, are set to receive their first call-ups to the United States Men’s National Team, reported by goal.com. This development follows Inter Miami’s recent triumph in the Leagues Cup. The young talents, Cremaschi and […]

Inter Miami talisman Lionel Messi has suggested that he’s not thinking beyond his current deal at the MLS. The Argentine World Cup winner signed for Inter Miami last month but has been linked with a loan move to the Saudi Pro League. Messi reportedly snubbed a chance to come to the Middle East and went […]

For the first time in his Inter Miami career, Lionel Messi didn’t score a goal during regular time. But that didn’t stop Inter Miami from continuing their undefeated run with the superstar leading the charge, as they took down FC Cincinnati to advance to the final of the U.S. Open Cup. Messi had scored in […]