News of mls

'I would like to be there' – Lionel Messi on 2026 World Cup

28-10-2025 11:15 National team captain says in an interview with NBC news that he wants to play in the World Cup but will decide in early 2026.

NATIONAL TEAM STAR

Lionel Messi signs new Inter Miami contract, extending stay through 2028

23-10-2025 17:26 Star's new contract ensures he will remain in competitive action until and long after the 2026 World Cup.

FOOTBALL

Report: Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino leaving club for 'personal reasons'

19-11-2024 18:42 Ex-Mexico and Argentina manager Gerardo 'Tato' Martino set to resign as boss of Inter Miami due to personal reasons, leaving MLS side looking for a new coach for Lionel Messi and friends.

FOOTBALL – MLS

Messi scores two as Miami clinch MLS Supporters' Shield

03-10-2024 11:50 Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat the defending Major League Soccer champions the Columbus Crew 3-2 to clinch the Supporters' Shield awarded for the best regular season record.

ARGENTINE SUPERSTAR

Messi's record US$20.4 million salary dwarfs entire MLS teams

17-05-2024 12:07 Lionel Messi's record US$20.45 million annual salary makes him by far the best paid player in Major League Soccer – but that figure does not include the huge income the World Cup winner receives in commercial deals, endorsements and sponsorships from companies such as Adidas and Apple.

FOOTBALL

Miami expects trophies from Messi's first full season in MLS

19-02-2024 10:57 No MLS team has ever been able to draw on players of such pedigree and experience and with that comes the expectation for Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.

FOOTBALL

Messi prepares Inter Miami for an emotional friendly against Newell's Old Boys

14-02-2024 11:00 After a chaotic Asian tour, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami are returning to the United States for an emotional friendly match against Newell's Old Boys that's sure to raise the Argentine superstar's spirit.

FOOTBALL

Chinese cities pull Argentina matches after Messi no-show

10-02-2024 10:26 Argentina had announced a tour in China from March 18 to 26, during which it was to face Nigeria in Hangzhou and Ivory Coast in Beijing. But after Messi sat out a high-profile friendly between Inter Miami and a select XI in Hong Kong last week, sports bosses have cancelled the matches.