Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi scores another ridiculous game-winning free kick — this time for Argentina

Lionel Messi has been showing off his free kick technique in the U.S. with several beauties in the past months. He proved on Thursday he can still do it on the international stage as an amazing Messi free kick vs Ecuador got Argentina a big win for 2026 World Cup qualifying.

Argentina had several big chances during the game including Messi missing wide in the 16th minute, Lautaro Martinez hit the post right before half and other chances.

As the clock edged closer and closer to 90 minutes the game looked destined for a 0-0 draw. Then Ecuador made a crucial mistake.

Major League Soccer star Lionel Messi nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or

Argentina forward Lionel Messi was among the nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or trophy announced by organizers France Football magazine on Wednesday.

Who is Lionel Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Cheuko, what's his past and how much does he make?

Lionel Messi has become a headline magnet in the U.S. after making a transfer to Inter Miami this July and since making his first appearance on the pitch for the MLS club, everything the Argentine has touched has turned into gold, even his bodyguard. So, who is Messi bodyguard Yassine Cheuko and how much does he make? We did some investigating to find out.

A Crazy List Of Celebrities Showed Up To Watch Messi In Los Angeles

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi's latest road trip to Los Angeles brought out all the stars. The game was remarkable not only for the 3-1 victory Miami secured to keep its unbeaten streak with Messi alive, but also for the sheer number of celebrities that turned up to see the GOAT in action.

Lionel Messi makes celebrities’ jaws drop as Inter Miami demolish LAFC 3-1 in Los Angeles

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi traveled to Los Angeles to slay defending MLS champs LAFC 3-1 on Sunday for a remarkable victory. The celebrities came out in droves to witness a Miami and Messi masterclass.

Let me be completely open and honest with you. The moment that is getting the most media attention is a clip of Selena Gomez and Tyga reacting to LAFC goalkeeper John McCarthy denying a Messi chance in the first half.

Instant impact — We compared Inter Miami's record before and after Lionel Messi’s arrival

Lionel Messi’s arrival to Inter Miami has been nothing short of a miraculous turnaround for the Fort Lauderdale club and since making his first appearance for The Herons, the Argentine has led them to a blissful stream of victories and celebrations.

Since being unveiled as a Miami player back in July, Messi has played a total of 10 games for the club, making appearances in the Leagues Cup, U.S. Open Cup and MLS. He scored a goal in each of his first nine matches and lifted one trophy.

How Nike lost Messi to Adidas over a dumb oversight and a few hundred dollars worth of tracksuits

Nike lost Messi in 2006 in an effort to save themselves a couple hundred bucks. Along with him, they ended up losing billions in potential revenue. This is the story of how one of the most iconic partnerships in sports between Lionel Messi and Adidas came to be – and how close we were to seeing both Messi and Ronaldo as ambassadors for Nike.

Watching Messi's latest goal in slow motion is the most satisfying thing ever

Lionel Messi entered as a substitute in the 60th minute and scored his first MLS goal in spectacular fashion in the 89th to seal Inter Miami's 2-0 win over the host New York Red Bulls in front of a raucous crowd in Harrison, N.J., on Saturday night. And, boy, was this Messi MLS debut goal a doozy.

Lionel Messi set to make his MLS debut in New York on Saturday vs. Red Bulls

Ticket prices are soaring in Harrison, N.J., and not because the New York Red Bulls are inching closer in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

With Lionel Messi on the other side of the pitch for his anticipated MLS regular-season debut with Inter Miami, the host Red Bulls are out to keep their focus and improve their place in the standings Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Messi won a club-record 34 trophies for Barcelona in Spain's LaLiga, and already has a Leagues Cup title with Inter Miami, though it is possible that the 36-year-old could enter as a substitute Saturday.

Lionel Messi provides ridiculous 97th minute game-tying assist – Inter Miami advance on penalties

For the first time since his arrival to Miami Lionel Messi failed to score in a game when the Herons defeated FC Cincinnati 5-4 on penalties (3-3 after extra time) in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals at TQL Stadium on Wednesday.

Messi made up for it with two assists including a perfect ball to Leonardo Campana in the 97th minute to send the game to extra time.

Messi assist vs Cincinnati

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