Lionel Messi is considered one of the greatest soccer players on the planet. In a rare and exclusive interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, the soccer legend describes his reasoning behind extending his contract with Inter Miami and the question every soccer fan has had in their mind: will he defend his FIFA World Cup title in 2026. | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi has been considered one of the best players to have ever played the sport. He’s earned the nickname, ‘The GOAT,’ the greatest of all time. In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, Messi shares who he thinks are other ‘GOAT’s he admires and have made an impact in their respective sport. | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas

In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, soccer legend Lionel Messi shares his thoughts on what can help grow soccer’s footprint in the United States. Messi adding that the Inter Miami brand, the team he currently plays for, is ‘very strong, not only in the United States but globally.’ | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas