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La Liga giants ready to sell Lionel Messi-esque star as Tottenham Hotspur circle

Tottenham Hotspur have been looking to bring in a new wide forward for a while now. And we saw the North Londoners shuffle through targets along the recently concluded summer window.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Get FIFPro Love After Ballon d’Or Disaster: The Plot Twist Nobody Saw Coming

Well, well, well. Just when you thought the beautiful game had completely moved on from its aging superstars, here comes FIFPro with a reality check that’s got everyone scratching their heads.

Lionel Messi News / ESPN / October 27

Messi aims to defend World Cup, but only if 100%

Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi hopes to be defending Argentina's FIFA World Cup title in the upcoming 2026 edition of the tournament, though he has yet to make a final decision on whether or not he'll play.

Inter Miami News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Lionel Messi Loses MLS Award to Son Heung-Min

Lionel Messi is easily considered the best player in the MLS due to his performances and stats. The Inter Miami star was recently awarded the MLS Golden Boot by scoring 29 goals in 28 MLS games.

Inter Miami News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Messi and Inter Miami Told To Ignore Neymar & Sign Barcelona Star

Inter Miami is considered to be the star team of the MLS with the names in the squad. Lionel Messi alone is what has attracted many fans to pay attention to Inter Miami in the MLS.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / October 27

The Legendary Messi vs Ronaldo Rivalry: Two Football Kings, One Ultimate Throne

The debate around the football GOAT and the Messi vs Ronaldo rivalry is eternal. For the past two decades, two players, born with immense talent graced the football pitch and changed the game.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / October 26

Lionel Messi, Neymar Get Brutal Dig After PSG’s Dominant Win Over Brest

) After PSG defeated Stade Brestois 3-0 on Saturday, Brest manager Eric Roy stated how far the Parisians have come from only relying on individual talent to being a collective unit that’s a machine.

Inter Miami News / Total Apex Sports / October 25

Lionel Messi’s India Dream Crushed: Argentina Cancels Kerala Visit Over 'Logistical Delays'

Well, this is awkward. Just when millions of Indian football fans thought they’d finally get to witness the GOAT in person, reality came crashing down harder than a poorly timed slide tackle.

Celta Vigo News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Mascherano's Warning To Messi & Inter Miami Players After Defeating Nashville

Inter Miami defeated Nashville 3-1 at Chase Stadium in the first of three possible games in the MLS playoffs. Lionel Messi shone with a brace, assisted by Luis Suarez in one of the goals.

Celta Vigo News / Field Level Media / October 24

Lionel Messi tallies twice as Inter Miami take opener vs. Nashville

Lionel Messi scored twice and added an assist to lift Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Nashville SC in the opening game of their first-round MLS playoff series on Friday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Celta Vigo News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Inter Miami vs Nashville SC Lineups, Playoff Results & Live Scores For MLS Cup 2025

Inter Miami will play in the MLS playoffs for a second year in a row. Inter Miami's goal after bringing Lionel Messi in 2023 is to win the MLS Cup. Last year, Inter Miami were eliminated in the first round by Atlanta United after winning the Supporters' Shield.

Inter Miami News / Yardbarker / October 24

Lionel Messi's Barcelona boys gear up for one last playoff push

But while Messi is staying in Miami, his former Barcelona buddies — midfielder Sergio Busquets and defender Jordi Alba — are not.

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi signs extension through 2028

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Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 23

Renewed Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami into playoffs vs. Nashville SC

Fresh off the announcement that Inter Miami and Lionel Messi had agreed to a three-year contract extension, the South Florida side will begin their 2025 MLS Cup playoff campaign in the opening game of their best-of-three first-round series against Nashville SC at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Friday night.

Inter Miami News / Field Level Media / October 23

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi signs extension through 2028

Superstar Lionel Messi signed a contract extension with Inter Miami through 2028, the MLS club announced Thursday morning. Inter Miami announced the news over social media with a video of Messi signing the contract at the construction site of their new stadium.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / October 22

Tottenham and Manchester United target breaks Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo record ahead of potential summer move

Bayern Munich secured another dominant victory in the Champions League group stage this week, defeating Club Brugge 4-0 to maintain their perfect start under manager Vincent Kompany.

Inter Miami News / Yardbarker / October 20

Lionel Messi by numbers: Inside his MVP-caliber 2025 season

Messi didn't just maintain his MVP-caliber performance from 2024, but he built upon it, and delivered an even stronger season than the one that came before.

Messi soars, while Portland craters on MLS Decision Day

Interim no more: CF Montreal make it official with Marco Donadel

LaLiga cancels plans for Barcelona match vs. Villarreal in Miami

Barcelona debuts teenage phenom in 6-1 Champions League victory

Manchester United's win over Liverpool may be the start of the Amorim era

Inter Miami News / Total Apex Sports / October 19

Lionel Messi Conquers MLS in 2025: The Golden Boot is Just the Beginning

The final whistle on the 2025 MLS regular season didn’t just signal a win for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami; it crowned a king. In a spectacle that felt both inevitable and breathtaking, Lionel Messi seized his first MLS Golden Boot, etching another chapter into a legacy that already feels like folklore.

Inter Miami News / NAI Sports / October 19

Messi claims first MLS Golden Boot for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi, the Argentine maestro who led his nation to World Cup glory in 2022, has capped off a stellar Major League Soccer (MLS) season by securing his first MLS Golden Boot, finishing with 29 goals for Inter Miami.

Sampdoria News / Field Level Media / October 18

Lionel Messi clinches Golden Boot in win over Nashville

Lionel Messi recorded a hat trick and added an assist and Baltasar Rodriguez scored the tiebreaking goal as visiting Inter Miami used a second-half assault to defeat Nashville SC 5-2 in a Decision Day matchup on Saturday night.

Jackson Ragen's header gives Seattle win to close regular season

Fire catch a break, earn crucial draw vs. Revs to reach playoffs

Orlando City falls into wild-card match with loss at Toronto

Charlotte FC's win vs. Union marred by Wilfried Zaha's red card

Evander, Brenner power FC Cincinnati past Montreal to clinch No. 2 seed

Crew move up, finish seventh in East with win over Red Bulls

Inter Miami News / Yardbarker / October 15