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Lionel Messi refers to Major League Soccer as ‘a minor league’ in recent interview

In a recent interview in his home country of Argentina pertaining to his availability for the 2026 World Cup, soccer superstar Lionel Messi called Major League Soccer -- his current home -- "a minor league."

The comment to Star+ came in the context of laying out his priorities, which continue to be trying to support his national team to the fullest. That includes competing in next summer's Copa America for Argentina.

Emi Martinez tries to jump into stands to stop police officer from hitting fans during violent clashes

RIO DE JANEIRO — Argentina captain Lionel Messi accused the Brazilian police of brutality as the start of their World Cup qualifier against Brazil was delayed by half an hour after clashes between police and visiting fans at Maracanã Stadium on Tuesday.

Brazilian and Argentine fans started fighting behind one of the goals during the national anthems, prompting police to charge at the travelling contingent with night sticks drawn.

Inter Miami will travel to Saudi Arabia in February for one last Messi vs. Ronaldo game

UPDATE: Inter Miami have released a statement that the reports of the club's participation in the Riyadh Season Cup is inaccurate.

How does the Copa America work? A guide for newcomers planning to watch next summer

One of the most exciting tournaments in the world is returning to the United States.

The Copa America will be back in the United States and will — like in the Copa America Centenario in 2016 — feature six guest nations from Concacaf but now as part of the federation’s “strategic collaboration agreement to strengthen and develop football in both regions” with CONMEBOL that was announced earlier this summer.

The collaboration also includes the Concacaf Women's Gold Cup and a new club competition.

Luis Suárez set to join forces with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, per reports

Inter Miami look to be adding even more firepower to their star-studded roster next season with the addition of Luis Suárez. Top Argentine reporter César Luis Merlo reported the Suárez Inter Miami transfer news.

Watch: Every Lionel Messi goal and assist in his 2022-23 Ballon d’Or winning season

Lionel Messi scored and assisted for fun.

The ongoing debate on whether or not Lionel Messi deserved the Ballon d’Or this year over Erling Haaland will probably go on for years to come. The head-to-head between the two for the award has arguably been one of the most divisive in recent years.

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Common sense prevails as Giorgos Giakoumakis wins 2023 MLS Newcomer over Lionel Messi

Atlanta United striker Giorgos Giakoumakis was named the 2023 MLS Newcomer of the Year on Thursday.

2023 MLS Newcomer of the Year

Lionel Messi with his eight Ballon d’Or rings is one of the greatest sports photos in history

Lionel Messi was voted as the best player in the world on Monday winning his eighth Ballon d’Or award. A new thing fans got to see is a Messi rings photo with the Inter Miami star having specially made rings for each of his Ballon d’Or wins.

The 36-year-old Argentine and adidas teamed up to make the iconic photo happen as it’s a nod to the legendary basketball star Bill Russell who passed away last year.

Russell won eight consecutive championships from 1959 to 1966 and took a historic photo wearing all the championship rings.

Lionel Messi named finalist for MLS Newcomer of the Year despite playing just six games

Some Major League Soccer fans weren’t pleased to hear the news that Lionel Messi was one of three finalists for the MLS Newcomer of the Year award. While the Argentine World Cup winner dominated headlines, he only made six MLS appearances.

Messi joins Atlanta United striker Giorgos Giakoumakis and St. Louis City midfielder Eduard Löwen as the finalists for the newcomer award.

Here’s a brief overview of the three players’ MLS stats this season.

Giakoumakis

Scanning or unbothered? Viral clip shows Lionel Messi walking for 5 minutes straight in loss vs. Charlotte FC

Lionel Messi wasn’t at his usual best in Inter Miami’s last MLS game of the season and fans on social media have found clips of the No. 10 throughout the game that show he might’ve not been amused of playing while already being eliminated from playoff contention.

Viral clip shows Messi walking around the pitch vs. Charlotte FC

Inter Miami travelled to North Carolina this past weekend ahead of the last match of their 2023 MLS Season against Charlotte FC. The closure to a historic season.

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