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Paris Saint Germain (PSG) chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi has aimed a dig at Argentine icon Lionel Messi in his latest press conference. The World Cup winner left the Ligue 1 champions alongside Neymar this summer window. Messi joined Inter Miami, whereas Neymar joined Saudi Pro League’s Al Hilal. PSG were set to lose Kylian Mbappe as […]

After their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador, Argentina  and Lionel Messi took a moment to reflect on their performance and the challenges that lie ahead in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, reported by GOAL. Captain Lionel Messi, whose 78th-minute free-kick proved decisive in securing the win, acknowledged the stiff competition that Argentina faces. “It was […]

Inter Miami icon Lionel Messi is one of the highest-paid athletes in sports history. And when you are so rich, you can expect your surroundings to be wealthy, too. Being Messi’s security guard is not the worst job in the world, mind you. Ever since Messi came to Inter Miami, the entire football world has […]

Lionel Messi is 36 years old and not the same player as he was in his young years at Barcelona. However, the Argentina captain still produces clutch moments for club and country. Messi recently got into the FIFA Ballon d’Or nominees after his historic win at the FIFA World Cup, where he will battle Erling […]

Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami back in July and he has completely changed the perception of the squad. Inter Miami was struggling before Messi’s arrival, and they now look like one of the best team in the MLS and have been on a tear since he showed up. Since Messi joined Inter Miami, the team […]

Scott Arfield, the Charlotte FC midfielder, recently shared a lighthearted yet memorable moment from his encounter with Lionel Messi during a match against Inter Miami, reported by GOAL. Arfield couldn’t help but marvel at Messi’s brilliance, even if it meant getting a bit too close for comfort. Since Lionel Messi’s sensational move from PSG to […]

Javier Tebas, the president of La Liga, has opened up about his feelings regarding Lionel Messi‘s departure from Barcelona, describing it as a “sad ending” for both Messi and the Catalan club, reported by GOAL. Messi, who had spent an illustrious 17 seasons at the Camp Nou, left Barcelona in 2021 after the two parties […]

Cristiano Ronaldo recently spoke candidly about his relationship with Lionel Messi, insisting that there’s no need to “hate” the Argentine superstar and emphasizing the importance of mutual respect, reported by GOAL. While addressing reporters, Ronaldo acknowledged the historical impact of both players on football and expressed his belief that the era of their intense rivalry […]

There is no doubt that the Argentine icon Lionel Messi can retire tomorrow and will be ranked as the greatest football to have ever played the game. The left-footed forward has arguably had the most decorated football career ever, winning 44 trophies across two decades with Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain (PSG), Argentina, and Inter Miami. […]

With the Saudi transfer window closing on Thursday and barring any late big-money deals — especially involving a certain Mohamed Salah — we should expect no further dealings until the January window. Having said that, a lot of money has been spent this summer with transfer records being broken and multiple central midfielders being bought […]

Cristiano Ronaldo sees his rivalry with Lionel Messi as being officially over. The pair have dominated world football for well over a decade, sharing the spotlight at the summit and winning a combined total of 79 trophies along the way. However, with Ronaldo now at Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League land Messi in […]

The nominees for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award have officially been unveiled. France Football made the announcement Wednesday with Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland leading a 30-man list for the prestigious annual award. Messi is notably nominated a year after he failed to make the shortlist and is a big favorite to win the award. […]

Former PSG sporting director, Leonardo, has criticized the club for not adequately supporting Lionel Messi and Neymar during their time with the team, reported by GOAL. Leonardo, who worked closely with Messi and Neymar from 2019 to 2022, believes that PSG failed to provide the superstar duo with the support and recognition they needed to […]

Nobody would have imagined the turnaround Inter Miami are having at the moment. David Beckham’s franchise were sitting at the bottom of the table before Lionel Messi turned up in their shirt. Fast forward one month, Inter Miami are the Leagues Cup champions and have reached the US Open Cup final. Now, the Argentine legend […]

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi, a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, has been creating unforgettable moments on the football pitch for nearly two decades, reported by goal.com. Now, he’s making cherished memories for Giorgio Chiellini‘s daughters. Messi, who is poised to add an eighth Golden Ball to his collection in 2023, recently faced off against veteran Italian […]

Inter Miami, energized by the arrival of Lionel Messi, has been on an impressive run in the MLS lately. With seven points from a possible nine and an 11-game unbeaten streak since Messi joined, the dream of reaching the MLS playoffs is alive, according to goal.com. But what does it take for this dream to […]

Former Netherlands manager Louis Van Gaal has made some damaging allegations on the FIFA World Cup 2022. The Qatar-based World Cup last year produced one of the most iconic world events in recent history, producing quality matches in the knockout stages. However, Van Gaal has made a stunning allegation on Argentina’s historic win. According to […]

Cristiano Ronaldo recently underwent a lie detector test where he answered a range of intriguing questions, reported by goal.com. Here’s a breakdown of some of the key moments from the test: Ronaldo, who boasts five Champions League titles, was asked whether he’d exchange one of those prestigious European titles for a FIFA World Cup win […]

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has sometimes defied the laws of physics on a football pitch. His incredible trickery and burst of energy has caught everyone off-guard, even the supporters. We don’t think even you wouldn’t have had a moment when you see the Argentine legend do some incredible footwork, which makes you put your […]

Football stars often get into it when pitched against one another. The longest pair of stars that the world has compared has got to be Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Both of them had never escaped the other since their early days in the Premier League and in La Liga. But, both of them have […]

Luis Enrique, the new manager of PSG, has responded to Neymar‘s recent comments about the difficulties he and Lionel Messi faced during their time at the club. Enrique dismissed the claims of a “hellish” experience, reported by goal.com. Both Neymar and Messi, two football superstars, left PSG in 2023. Neymar made a high-profile move to […]

Inter Miami‘s impressive 11-game unbeaten run, largely attributed to the presence of Lionel Messi, faces a crucial test as the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner prepares to depart for international duty with the Argentina national team, reported by goal.com. Messi has been named in Argentina’s squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Bolivia, […]

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 […]