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Audio By VocalizeLionel Messi set up a Rodrigo De Paul goal and German Berterame snapped his scoring drought as Inter Miami booked their place in the MLS playoffs with a 2-0 win over New York City FC on Wednesday. …
Messi's Inter Miami book playoffs with 2-0 win over New York CityThe Standard
… Members of the 2022 World Cup-winning team and former international teammates have been brought together to join pre-match and post-match ceremonies.While key figures like Rodrigo De Paul and Giovani Lo Celso are present, European club commitments prevented players like Paulo Dyb …
The Last Dance: Football prepares for emotional farewell as Lionel Messi plays final Argentina gameCitizen 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
… "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
… "Our hearts are with our captain, Leo, and the entire Messi family," Inter Miami said in a statement.Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul scored in the 32nd minute to give Miami a 1-0 half-time lead in the group match against the Mexican side. …
Messi absent after father's death as Miami lose in Leagues CupCitizen Digital
… During Messi's post-World Cup absence, his Inter Miami coach and long-time friend Guillermo Hoyos said there was no set return date for Messi or his club and international teammate Rodrigo De Paul. …
Messi returns to Miami training after World Cup breakCitizen Digital
… Messi and his Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul both missed a second straight game in the wake of Argentina's defeat to Spain in the World Cup final last weekend. …
Messi-less Miami win on Casemiro debut, Berterame suffers head blowCitizen Digital
… The veteran 34-year-old midfielder opted to join Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul at Inter Miami, which is co-owned by David Beckham. …
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 homecomingCitizen Digital
… But Argentina took the lead when Rodrigo De Paul played a beautifully measured through ball which Messi picked up before driving at goal and unleashing a fierce drive from outside the penalty area that curled away from Zidane. …
Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina rompLionel 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 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, 39, leads Argentina in an international friendly against Benin at Estadio Más Monumental, marking the end of his 21-year international career. Over 80,000 supporters attended the match, dubbed "The Last Tango," following Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final and his father's passing.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 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 →
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Algeria, equaling Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goalscoring record of 16 goals. The 38-year-old also became the first player to feature in six World Cup tournaments.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →