Lionel Messi is expected to play for Argentina against Puerto Rico at Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

Less than 9 months for the kickoff of the competition, a Lionel Messi’s star teammate made a bold claim ahead of the 2026 World Cup: "Spain, France, and Argentina are candidates."

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Lionel Messi has made contradictory statements about his involvement in Más+ by Messi hydration drinks, rival company Prime Hydration alleges in a false advertising complaint filed last week in Florida against the Inter Miami and Argentina national team superstar and Más+ Next Generation Beverage Company.

With questions surrounding Lionel Messi’s availability for Argentina’s match against Puerto Rico, head coach Lionel Scaloni offered a key update on the star forward.

Brazil soccer great Pele has paid tribute to Lionel Messi for equalling his goal-scoring record for a single club after the Argentine forward netted his 643rd goal for Barcelona in Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Valencia.

Messi opened the scoring for Miami in the 39th minute after missing several chances, finally beating Canadian goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert before adding his second in the 87th minute. His 25th and 26th goals of the season pushed him into the Golden Boot lead and out of a tie on 24 goals with LAFC’s Denis Bouanga.

Lionel Messi shared a heartfelt message on Instagram following the death of Argentine soccer legend Miguel Ángel Russo.

Lionel Messi's salary is too big for Barcelona due to their financial predicament, presidential candidate Emili Rousaud has said, adding that he wishes to keep the club's all-time top scorer on a reduced contract.

Neymar and Lionel Messi. Two names that struck fear into opponents when listed alongside one another on the team sheet.