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'Sick Of It'- Landon Donovan Calls Out Lionel Messi & Inter Miami Over Referee Drama

'Sick Of It'- Landon Donovan Calls Out Lionel Messi & Inter Miami Over Referee Drama

Inter Miami have another trophy in the cabinet with Lionel Messi’s side winning the Campeones Cup. But the club’s ongoing feuds with referees keep drawing attention.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 17

Ignoring the Mbappé and Yamal battle: Di Paul says the ninth Ballon d'Or belongs to Messi

Lionel Messi still knows no bounds when it comes to time, and his team-mate Rodrigo De Paul has slammed the door shut on the Ballon d'Or debate. As far as he's concerned, a ninth crown for the Flea is beyond argument.

Inter Miami News / HITC / September 17
Lionel Messi is now the joint-most decorated figure in football history alongside former manager

Lionel Messi is now the joint-most decorated figure in football history alongside former manager

Lionel Messi secured the 49th trophy of his career this week when he helped Inter Miami win the Campeones Cup against Mexican side Cruz Azul. No professional footballer has been able to match Messi’s tally, which could still increase before he eventually ends his career in the coming years.

Soccer News / HITC / September 17
Lionel Messi outperformed Erling Haaland and other Ballon d’Or nominees in key metric across 25/26

Lionel Messi outperformed Erling Haaland and other Ballon d’Or nominees in key metric across 25/26

Despite being 39 and playing in the MLS, Lionel Messi is still among the 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees. The Inter Miami star played a key role in his team winning the MLS Cup for the first time in 2025.

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Inter Miami News / HITC / September 17
Lionel Messi took six games to beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s assist tally for Casemiro

Lionel Messi took six games to beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s assist tally for Casemiro

Cristiano Ronaldo played with Casemiro for six years across two clubs, but Lionel Messi has done what the Portuguese star couldn’t in just six games. Casemiro and Ronaldo spent five years together at Real Madrid, before a very brief reunion at Manchester United.

Inter Miami News / Goal.com / September 17
David Beckham backs Lionel Messi for NINTH Ballon d’Or as Inter Miami superstar hits historic goalscoring landmark in Campeones Cup victory

David Beckham backs Lionel Messi for NINTH Ballon d’Or as Inter Miami superstar hits historic goalscoring landmark in Campeones Cup victory

Messi etched his name further into Inter Miami's history books on Wednesday evening, scoring his 100th goal for the Herons in a 2-0 Campeones Cup victory over Cruz Azul.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 17

Video: In the presence of Figo and Mascherano, Marcelo takes aim at Barcelona with the weapon of history

Real Madrid star mocks Barça Brazilian Marcelo, the former Real Madrid star, dug into the history books to take an indirect swipe at Barcelona. The full-back turned up at a game launch event in New York, joined by fellow ex-players Luis Figo and Javier Mascherano.

Inter Miami News / Goal.com / September 17

Inter Miami coach: Messi must win the Ballon d'Or, he is unmatched

A historic night for the Flea Christian "Kily" Gonzalez, the new Inter Miami coach, said that Argentina's Lionel Messi promised to help him win the Champions Cup in his first match in charge.

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Inter Miami News / HITC / September 17
Don Garber admitted that Lionel Messi didn’t like him months before heated Campeones Cup incident

Don Garber admitted that Lionel Messi didn’t like him months before heated Campeones Cup incident

Lionel Messi seemed to have a confrontation with MLS Commissioner Don Garber after Inter Miami secured the 2026 MLS Campeones Cup. Garber could be seen smiling and having a conversation with Messi while the Argentinian legend had an angry look and repeatedly waved his fingers at the Commissioner.

Inter Miami News / Athlon Sports / September 16
Campeones Cup Final: Inter Miami vs. Cruz Azul Could Be Postponed Due To Travel Issues

Campeones Cup Final: Inter Miami vs. Cruz Azul Could Be Postponed Due To Travel Issues

The highly anticipated match between Inter Miami and Cruz Azul for the Campeones Cup was put in jeopardy due to the Mexican side’s travel woes before Wednesday’s final in Miami.

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