Lionel Messi is on Argentina's roster for a pair of 2026 World Cup qualifying matches later this month. Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni called up 28 players Tuesday for a FIFA international window that falls between the MLS Cup Playoffs first round and the conference finals.

TAMPA — The GOAT is coming to Tampa. No, not that one. Lionel Messi, regarded by many as the best soccer player of all time, is anticipated to take the pitch at Raymond James Stadium with his MLS team, Inter Miami FC, for an exhibition game against ...

Messi admitted that he spent the 2024 preseason tour worried about staying fit for Copa America, which Argentina went on to win in the summer. However, he injured his ankle in the final, keeping him out for two months of Inter Miami's regular season.

There's plenty at stake for Lionel Messi in Game 3 of the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs vs. Atlanta. Is there any reason to panic?

The absence of Sergio Busquets showed as Miami's midfield lacked cohesion especially after Yannick Bright had to leave the match at the half with a hamstring injury. Tata Martino will now have to refocus his squad while also trying to see off an Atlanta United team that has nothing to lose.

The Herons were poor against Atlanta in Game 2, and are now in danger of suffering an early exit from MLS playoffs

After a wild final day of the season that saw Los Angeles FC secure the top seed in the Western Conference and Inter Miami set the single season points record, and a wildcard round which saw Atlanta and Vancouver advance, the MLS Cup playoffs are truly underway.