Tag: Lionel Messi

25Oct By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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football live: Messi gets Golden Boot

Lionel Messi After raising the MLS Golden Boot trophy, Lionel Messi guided Inter Miami CF to a resounding 3-1 victory over Nashville SC, scoring two goals in the Major League Soccer playoffs opener on Friday night. Before the match, MLS commissioner Don Garber presented the Argentina star with the award for the 2025 season top scorer, declaring the forward had reset the trajectory for the league. Messi clinched the Golden Boot by scoring 29 goals in 28 games, earning the award for the first time since joining Inter Miami in 2023. "I'm here tonight not just to attend the game but to present Leo with the Golden Boot," Garber said. "I don't think we ever could have imagined that Leo would have been able to deliver for this club, for this city and for this league the way he had." ...

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23Oct By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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football live: Messi signs new contract with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi has signed a new three-year contract with Inter Miami, keeping him in Major League Soccer into his 40s. The 38-year-old’s commitment means Miami will have their superstar player when they move into a new stadium next season. In a social media post Messi was shown signing the deal while sitting on the construction site of the new venue, alongside the caption: “He’s home.” Messi, who earns around $20m per year from Inter Miami, remains vital to the team’s success as they embark on the MLS play-offs with an opening game against Nashville on Friday. He won the league’s MVP award and the Golden Boot last season after scoring 29 goals, and is expected to win the MVP award once again. “To enjoy him, watching him enjoy doing the things he is doing, he’s very, very com...

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21Sep By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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soccer news: Messi scores brace to lift Inter Miami over DC United

Lionel Messi scored his 21st and 22nd goals to move into the Major League Soccer (MLS) lead and added his 12th assist, leading Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory over visiting DC United. Tadeo Allende scored the opener for Miami (15-6-7, 52 points) on Saturday night, which completed consecutive victories in the league for the first time since winning three straight from July 5-12. That was enough to lift the Herons into fifth in the Eastern Conference standings, and keep them eight points back of East leader Philadelphia, with three matches still in hand. Christian Benteke scored his eighth goal and assisted his third for DC (5-16-10, 25 points), which lost for the first time in five matches under incoming manager Rene Weiler. Substitute Jacob Murrell added a late consolation goal for DC after M...

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18Sep By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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football news: Messi to extend Inter Miami contract

Major League Soccer’s biggest star might be sticking around, as Lionel Messi is closing in on a multiyear contract extension with Inter Miami, ESPN reported on Wednesday. Per the report, the sides are in the late stages of talks, with merely minor matters to be finalised. Financial terms weren’t reported. Messi, 38, joined Inter Miami during the 2023 season, and his contract runs through the end of the 2025 campaign. This season, he ranks second in MLS with 20 goals in 21 league games. Messi is also tied for sixth with 11 assists. Last season, he amassed 20 goals (tied for second in the league) and 16 assists (tied for third). In 46 league games for the Herons overall, Messi has 41 goals and 27 assists. Across all competitions, Messi has 54 goals in 62 games. An eight-time winner of the Ba...

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17Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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match analysis: Messi on target as Inter Miami take revenge for cup final

Lionel Messi Lionel Messi scored as Inter Miami avenged their Leagues Cup final defeat with a 3-1 win over Seattle Sounders. Sounders won the final – which ended in a post-match altercation that saw Luis Suarez among three players suspended from the competition – 3-0 at the start of the month, but Miami took revenge at home in the Major League Soccer (MLS) clash. Miami, without Suarez who was also suspended by MLS for three matches, were ahead after just 12 minutes as Messi found a wide-open Jordi Alba to open the scoring. Messi came close to doubling the advantage when his left-foot shot struck the post, but he found the target four minutes before the break when he diverted Alba’s pass into the net with a faint touch. Ian Fray made it 3-0 with a header from a corner before...

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4Aug By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Miami says Messi injury ‘minor,’ no return date set

Lionel Messi Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi suffered a "minor" muscle injury in his right leg on Saturday night in the Leagues Cup match against Necaxa at Chase Stadium. The timeline for his return remains undetermined and will depend on the response to treatment, according to the club. "Messi underwent medical tests to evaluate the extent of the muscle discomfort he experienced during last night's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, which forced him to leave the field," said Inter Miami in a press release."The results confirmed a minor muscle injury in his right leg. His medical clearance will depend on his clinical progress and response to treatment." Messi felt the strain early in the match on Saturday after coming into contact with Necaxa's Raul Sanchez and Alexis Peña w...

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30Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Paris Saint-Germain cruise past Inter Miami

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 29: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami CF at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 29, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Paris Saint-Germain easily eliminated Inter Miami and old friend Lionel Messi from the Fifa Club World Cup, outclassing the Herons 4-0 in the Round of 16 on Sunday. Joao Neves potted two goals before a Miami own goal and a strike by Achraf Hakimi bloated the margin to four by halftime. Oscar Ustari recorded six saves for Inter Miami, while PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma had to make just three after Miami was held without a shot attempt for the first 50 minutes. PSG finished with a 19-7 shots advantage and about two-thirds of the possession. "I am of cou...

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24Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Lionel Messi to face PSG in Club World Cup last 16

Lionel Messi right winger of Inter Miami and Argentina and Mauricio attacking midfield of Palmeiras and Brazil compete for the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Internacional CF Miami and SE Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium on June 23, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Messi’s Inter Miami set for PSG showdown after dramatic Palmeiras draw at Club World Cup; Palmeiras to face Botafogo in all-Brazilian clash. Lionel Messi will face his former club Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Club World Cup after Inter Miami secured qualification from their group in dramatic fashion. Despite throwing away a two-goal lead in the final minutes against Palmeiras, the MLS side did just enough to book the...

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20Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Messi inspires Inter Miami to win against Porto at Club World Cup

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Internacional CF Miami and FC Porto at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup with an exquisite free kick to inspire Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over two-time European champions Porto. The Herons trailed 1-0 at the break, but Telasco Segovia tied it two minutes into the second half off a cross into the box from Marcelo Weigandt. Then it was time for the 37-year-old Argentinian to add a trademark goal to a resume that already assures he’ll go down as one of the game’s greatest stars. Samu Omorodion scored on a penalty kick i...

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15Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Al Ahly and Inter play out goalless Club World Cup opener

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JUNE 14: Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF is challenged by Ahmed Koka (L) and Yasser Ibrahim of Al Ahly FC (R) during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Al Ahly FC and Internacional CF Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on June 14, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Al Ahly and Inter Miami kicked off the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with draw at Hard Rock Stadium in a tightly contested opener. Both teams failed to make an impact in the much-anticipated clash in FIFA’s newly expanded 32-team Club World Cup, which pitted African giants Al Ahly against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. Early in the first half, the Red Devils were dealt a blow when Emam Ashour left the pitch in tears with a shoulder injury just 12 minutes in, making way for debutant Ahmed Sayed Zizo. The...

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3Jun By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Reigning champions Argentina assemble ahead of World Cup qualifiers

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 19: Lionel Messi of Argentina looks on prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier match between Argentina and Peru at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on November 19, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Carlos Sipán/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Lionel Messi rejoined Argentina's national team the first time on Sunday, following a seven-month international absence, to prepare for this month's FIFA World Cup South American Qualifiers against Chile and Colombia. The last time Messi played for his country was in November 2024. The World Cup winning captain missed the Albiceleste's matches in March due to a muscle problem, but is now back in good form. The 37-year-old striker was named Major League Soccer (MLS) Player of the Week ...

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29May By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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‘United’ Miami adapt after Alba, Lujan injuries

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19May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Lionel Messi urges Inter Miami to be ‘united’ amid struggles

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MAY 18: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami FC controls the ball away from Joran Gerbet #35 of Orlando City SC during the game at Chase Stadium on May 18, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Michael Pimentel/ISI Photos/Getty Images) Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi urged the team to stay strong and remain united after losing 3-0 to in-state rivals Orlando City at Chase Stadium on Sunday night. The result makes it five losses in the past seven games for Miami, which has conceded 20 goals since the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal series against the Vancouver Whitecaps on April 24. "[We need to] keep going. It's a complicated time," Messi told Apple TV after the game. "But we'll all stay united. We're a team in difficult times, because when e...

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11May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Messi scores, but short-handed Inter Miami blown out at Minnesota United 4-1

ST.PAUL, MN - MAY 10: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF in front of Tani Oluwaseyi #14 of Minnesota United FC during a game between Inter Miami CF and Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on May 10, 2025 in St.Paul, Minnesota. Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Anthony Markanich and Robin Lod each scored goals to lead Minnesota United to a 4-1 victory over Inter Miami on Saturday afternoon in St. Paul, Minn. Minnesota (6-2-4, 22 points) won its second consecutive MLS match and third in a row across all competitions. The Loons handed Inter Miami (6-2-3, 21 points) its most lopsided loss in league play this season. Miami played without forward Luis Suarez, who did not make the trip due to personal reasons, and without left winger Fafa Picault due to illness. Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal th...

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1May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Inter Miami crash out in Champions Cup semi-final

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - APRIL 30: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball whilst under pressure from Daniel Rios #14 of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC during the CONCACAF Champions Cup Semi-final Second Leg match between Inter Miami CF and Vancouver Whitecaps at Chase Stadium on April 30, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Inter Miami may have just been dealt a warning in the Concacaf Champions Cup -- the future is now. Despite having Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, Miami could not overcome a 2-0 first-leg deficit to the Vancouver Whitecaps, losing the second leg at home 3-1 (5-1 aggregate). Miami even found the net first -- and most importantly, early -- in the second leg. Messi found Suarez, who then assisted Alba for the finish in the ninth min...

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25Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Lionel Messi starts for Inter Miami vs. Vancouver in Champions Cup semifinal

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MARCH 8: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF is seen during a training session at the Florida Blue Training Center on March 8, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Nearly a year after being heartbroken when Lionel Messi was a no-show for the Inter Miami game on the road against the Vancouver Whitecaps, fans in the Canadian city got their wish. The Argentine icon traveled this time and was in the starting lineup for the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals at BC Place. The average listed price for the game jumped 92 percent, from $99 to $190, after it was confirmed that Messi would make an appearance at the game, according to data from Vivid Seats ticket marketplace. A crowd of 53,000 was expected, which would break a Whitecaps record. The home crow...

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12Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Inter Miami have three options in Lionel Messi extension talks

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MARCH 8: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF is seen during a training session at the Florida Blue Training Center on March 8, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Chris Arjoon/Getty Images) Lionel Messi is reportedly closing in on agreeing to a contract extension at Inter Miami this summer as part of his World Cup plan. The Argentina captain has openly stated his firm determination to lead Argentina in their world title defence at the FIFA 2026 tournament in North America and that looks to be still on track. Messi has hit the ground running at the start of the 2025 MLS season with three goals scored already despite some injury concerns.However, his future remains unresolved, despite club owner Jorge Mas confirming talks are ongoing to renew his c...

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4Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Real Madrid legend Guti drops shock Lamine Yamal v Lionel Messi comparison

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 02: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona in action during the Copa del Rey semi-final Leg Two match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 02, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Dennis Agyeman/Europa Press via Getty Images) Lamine Yamal continues to be a leading light in the Barcelona attack as Hansi Flick pushes for a trophy treble in 2025. The Spain international is crucial for club and country despite 2024/25 being just his second full season as a first teamer. From Barcelona’s 29 La Liga games this season, Lamine Yamal has started 24, and completed 90+ minutes in all but one of them, as an underlining of his growing importance. His stats remain impressive, with six La Liga goals and 11 assists, leading the rankings in the latter m...

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30Mar By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Messi scores 2 minutes into return in Miami win

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MARCH 29: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball against Olwethu Makhanya #29 of Philadelphia Union during the second half at Chase Stadium on March 29, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Lionel Messi made an immediate impact for Inter Miami against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night, scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 victory that lifted the South Florida side into first place in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference. Messi returned to the lineup and scored less than two minutes after subbing into the match early in the second half. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner took a pass from Luis Suárez on the right side of the penalty box, made a quick move and sent a right-footed shot past two Philadelphia defenders into the net for a 2-0 Inter ...

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26Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Lionel Messi fined for grabbing New York City coach by the neck

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF smiles during a 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup second leg match between Sporting Kansas City and Inter Miami at Chase Stadium on February 25, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount for grabbing one of New York City FC's coaching staff on the neck after Saturday's MLS opener, the league said. Video footage showed Messi approach the coach and grab the back of his neck, causing him to pull away from the eight-times Ballon d'Or winner after the 2-2 draw in Miami. The fine was imposed by the MLS' Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday. The top-flight North American league also fined Messi's teammate Luis Suarez on Tuesday for violating the same "face/head/neck of...

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