Also known as: Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami — Major League Soccer team featuring Lionel Messi, secured playoff spot in October 2026.
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… Scaloni also said Messi, who scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami earlier this month, deserved to win another Ballon d'Or. …
Argentina coach says Messi deserves to go out on own termsThe Standard
… His contract with Major League Soccer club Inter Miami runs until the end of the 2028 season.Last month FIFA ordered Argentina to play their next home match with capacity reduced to 50 per cent for breaches of its disciplinary code relating to using a sports event for making demo …
Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell in Benin friendlyCitizen Digital
… His contract with Major League Soccer club Inter Miami runs until the end of the 2028 season. …
Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendlyThe Standard
… The 39-year-old plays for Inter Miami and retired from international duty after Argentina's loss to Spain in the World Cup final this summer."CD Eldense can confirm that Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle with the club's current owners to acquire the shares curren …
Messi to buy second Spanish lower league clubCitizen Digital
Messi agrees deal to purchase Spanish second-tier side Eldense By Reuters September 09, 2026 03:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Sep 5, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) …
Messi agrees deal to purchase Spanish second-tier side EldenseCitizen Digital
… Rodrigo De Paul's international career has also been heavily linked with his Inter Miami teammate's. …
Messi departure leaves Argentina facing rebuild after golden eraCitizen Digital
… Former England captain Beckham has had a close-up view of Messi's career as an opponent and now as co-owner of the forward's current side Inter Miami. …
Messi legacy will 'live forever', says BeckhamThe Standard
… He continues his professional club career with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer. …
Lionel Messi retires from international footballCitizen Digital
Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS By AFP August 16, 2026 12:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF reacts during the Leagues Cup Phase One match betwe …
Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLSCitizen Digital
Messi returns after father's death but Miami knocked out of Leagues Cup By AFP August 13, 2026 09:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF reacts during the Leagues Cup Phase One ma …
Messi returns after father's death but Miami knocked out of Leagues CupLionel Messi scored two goals in four minutes to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday, securing the Herons' third straight win as the MLS playoffs approach. The 39-year-old also provided an assist, pulling level with Son Heung-min atop the assists table and extending his record to 15+ assists in three consecutive seasons.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi scored two goals in four minutes to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday, securing the Herons' third straight win as the MLS playoffs approach. The 39-year-old also provided an assist, pulling level with Son Heung-min atop the assists table and extending his record to 15+ assists in three consecutive seasons.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi set up a goal and contributed to both first-half strikes as Inter Miami defeated New York City FC 2-0 on Wednesday, securing their place in the MLS playoffs with five games remaining.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi scored two goals to help Inter Miami defeat DC United 4-0 on Saturday in his first match after saying farewell to the Argentina national team. With a brace from Luis Suarez and Messi's two goals, Miami improved to 13-5 with 10 draws, jumping to second in the Eastern Conference.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
Benin provided the opposition for Lionel Messi's farewell international appearance in Buenos Aires on October 6, 2026, with the match drawing more than 80,000 spectators. Despite losing 3-0, Beninese fans celebrated the honour of participating in what they viewed as a historic occasion.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career for Argentina on Tuesday in an emotional final appearance, playing his 208th match and scoring his 126th international goal in a 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires before 85,000 supporters.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career on Tuesday with a 3-0 victory for Argentina over Benin in Buenos Aires, scoring his 126th international goal in his 208th appearance. The 39-year-old, widely regarded as the greatest footballer in history, cited Argentina's grueling World Cup campaign and personal hardship as factors in his decision to retire, telling fans: "Not coming anymore is going to be deeply painful."
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
Benin lost 3-0 to Argentina in Buenos Aires in front of more than 80,000 spectators in Lionel Messi's final international appearance. Football fans in Benin described it as "an honour" to provide the opposition for the 39-year-old superstar's farewell match.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi will play his last match for Argentina on Tuesday in a friendly against Benin at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, ending his 21-year international career. The 39-year-old announced his retirement on Instagram in August 2026.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi has officially acquired Eldense, a Spanish second-division club based inland from Alicante, marking his second venture into Spanish football ownership after purchasing Cornella near Barcelona in April.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi scored his 21st goal of the regular season with a free-kick to equalize for Inter Miami, but Columbus Crew won 2-1 in Major League Soccer on Sunday, with Jamal Thiare grabbing the winner in stoppage time.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said an upcoming friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires will allow Lionel Messi to retire from international football on his own terms. Messi, an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, announced his retirement at age 39 and was included in the squad by Scaloni for the farewell match.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The 39-year-old will make his 208th and final appearance for Argentina at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi was called up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement in August. The 39-year-old's international career included winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to acquire majority shares in Spanish second-division club Eldense, pending completion of legal procedures and Spanish Sports Council authorization. This is Messi's second ownership venture in Spanish football, following his purchase of fourth-tier Cornella in April.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to become the owner of Spanish second-division side C.D. Eldense, with the deal expected to be completed in the coming days pending final legal and contractual procedures.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, ending a 21-year career with Argentina during which the team won three major titles including the 2022 World Cup. Argentina now faces a transition period with questions surrounding coach Lionel Scaloni and other ageing players.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
David Beckham said Lionel Messi's "legacy will live forever" after the Argentina legend announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, following 207 caps and 125 goals for his country.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi, 39, has announced his retirement from international football after 21 years with Argentina. His decision came roughly six weeks after Argentina lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup final 1–0 to Spain, and three weeks after the death of his father and longtime manager.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi's penalty was saved and he received a yellow card as Inter Miami lost 4-1 to Nashville in an MLS top-of-the-table clash on Saturday, with Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar scoring second-half goals for the hosts. Nashville leads the league with 43 points, while Inter Miami sit second with 38 points.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi made an emotional return to play for Inter Miami on Wednesday following his father Jorge's death at age 68, coming on at half-time to a massive ovation. Inter Miami were knocked out of the Leagues Cup in a 3-2 loss to Mexico's Leon.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi said he has "serious doubts" about continuing to play football for "much longer" after the death of his father Jorge Messi, aged 68, who was also his agent. Messi, 39, whose contract with Inter Miami runs until the end of the 2028 season, made the statement on social media following his father's death last week.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi, 39, said he has "serious doubts" about continuing to play football for "much longer" following the death of his father Jorge Messi, aged 68, who was also his agent. Messi reflected on his father's absence from the 2026 World Cup final, which Argentina lost 1–0 to Spain.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina football icon Lionel Messi attended a private ceremony on Sunday to bid farewell to his father Jorge, who passed away at age 68 following a battle with cancer. Messi arrived from Miami with his wife and children, and a private ceremony with some Argentine national squad teammates was scheduled to take place at a cemetery in Perez, near Rosario.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Monterrey in a Leagues Cup match on Saturday with captain Lionel Messi absent following his father Jorge Messi's death at age 68 in Argentina. Teams observed a minute of silence before the match.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami defeated Atletico San Luis 4-2 on Wednesday, bringing his Leagues Cup goal total to a record 14 goals in the competition.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi scored twice to reach 14 goals in the Leagues Cup, breaking the competition record, as Inter Miami defeated Atletico San Luis 4-2 in the 2026 edition's opening group match.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi returned to training with Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after Argentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain on July 19. The 39-year-old forward has not yet clarified whether he will continue playing for the national side.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inter Miami defeated Montreal 1-0 on Saturday with Casemiro making his Major League Soccer debut, as Luis Suarez scored a penalty in the 81st minute. The victory was marred by a serious head injury to Miami's German Berterame, who was taken from the pitch in an ambulance after clashing heads with Montreal's Efrain Morales.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazil international Casemiro, a 34-year-old midfielder who left Manchester United as a free agent, but Major League Soccer immediately opened an investigation into allegations of tampering by the club over the deal.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final 1-0 to Spain. The team's return to Buenos Aires on Monday was expected to be subdued, with several key players including captain Lionel Messi reportedly not joining the flight, instead departing directly from the United States to rejoin clubs or begin rest periods.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →