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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… In the message, Messi, whose contract with Major League Soccer outfit Inter Miami runs till the end of the 2028 season, reflected on the final months of his father's life, which coincided with the 2026 World Cup. …
Messi says not certain to play "much longer" after father's deathThe Standard
… In the message, Messi, whose contract with Major League Soccer outfit Inter Miami runs till the end of the 2028 season, reflected on the final months of his father's life, which coincided with the 2026 World Cup."I kept telling you we would reach the final so you could make the t …
Messi says not certain to play "much longer" after father's deathCitizen Digital
… "I need to speak with a few of my teammates to see if we go now or sometime tomorrow." According to some media outlets, midfielder Rodrigo de Paul -- a close friend of Messi and his Inter Miami teammate -- would travel to Argentina. …
Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering careerThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeLionel Messi was absent following the death of his father as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to visiting Monterrey on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match. …
Messi absent after father's death as Miami lose in Leagues CupCitizen Digital
Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory By AFP August 06, 2026 12:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team' …
Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victoryThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeLionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition's opening group matches. …
Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victoryCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Lionel Messi returned to training with his US club side Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after losing the World Cup final with Argentina. …
Messi returns to Miami training after World Cup breakCitizen Digital
Messi-less Miami win on Casemiro debut, Berterame suffers head blow By AFP July 26, 2026 10:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Forward Luis Suarez (R) of Inter Miami and Kevin Long (L) of Toronto FC battle …
Messi-less Miami win on Casemiro debut, Berterame suffers head blowCitizen Digital
Inter Miami signs Brazil veteran Casemiro but MLS probes deal By AFP July 22, 2026 11:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Casemiro of Brazil during the FIFA World Cup USA 2026 Group C match between Brazil an …
Inter Miami signs Brazil veteran Casemiro but MLS probes dealCitizen Digital
… Argentine media reported that neither captain Lionel Messi nor midfielder Rodrigo de Paul - teammates at Inter Miami - were expected to make the trip. …
Without Messi, Argentine team set for low-key homecomingLionel 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 →