Unlike other All-Star Games in North America, it’s not acceptable to decline an invitation or withdraw from an exhibition match without permission in Major League Soccer. Neither Lionel Messi nor Jordi Alba received prior approval from the MLS, as the ...

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi opens up about his 2026 World Cup plans, revealing the key factor that will decide if he represents Argentina one last time.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida -- Captain Lionel Messi is starting for Inter Miami CF against Atlanta United FC on Saturday night at Chase Stadium, briefly leaving international duty with the Argentina national team to join his club. Messi was called up by ...

Former USMNT star Herculez Gomez sparked debate by saying Carlos Vela's record-setting 2019 campaign was more impressive than Lionel Messi's current Golden Boot-winning season, despite the Argentine's contributing to 48 goals in just 28 appearances.

Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-Min tops Major League Soccer’s summer signings with total compensation of nearly $11.2 million, becoming the second-highest-paid player behind Inter Miami’s

Harry Kane has scored 20 goals in 12 games for Bayern Munich in all competitions in 2025-26. He is the fastest to 20 goals, more than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo have ever managed from the start of a season in their club careers (Messi 17, Ronaldo 13 in 2014-15).