Lionel Messi 'eager' to compete at 2026 World Cup, talks new Inter Miami deal, MLS growth, World Cup in USA

The World Cup winner extended his MLS contract with Inter Miami through 2028 — "I'm happy living in Miami, as is my family, and honestly, the decision was easy.""

Messi, Inter Miami are on a roll, but can defense stand up through MLS playoffs?

Inter Miami beat Nashville SC 3-1 in the opening game of the playoffs, with Game 2 in the best-of-3 series on Saturday at Nashville.

After contentious summer, MLS commissioner praises Messi: 'He's the unicorn of unicorns'

Messi was named a finalist for the MVP award Thursday along with Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga, San Diego’s Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC), Cincinnati’s Evander and Nashville’s Sam Surridge. The award is expected to be handed out before the MLS Cup final on Dec. 6.

Lionel Messi starts off MLS Cup Playoffs with a bang by scoring rare header goal with acrobatic dive

Messi magic in Game One! 💥 What a start for @InterMiamiCF. // Audi MLS Cup Playoffs pic.twitter.com/6ugOORVHGT Miami were able to ride that goal to a halftime lead, which put them 45 minutes closer to defeating Nashville SC in this best-of-three series,

Nashville SC loses to Inter Miami in Game 1 of MLS playoffs as Lionel Messi scores two goals

Lionel Messi scored two goals to lead Inter Miami over Nashville SC 3-1 in Game 1 of the first round of the MLS playoffs.
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