Inter Miami

Lionel Messi was forced off after 37 minutes on his return to action for Inter Miami – but his team-mates sealed a 4-0 win over Toronto FC. The Argentine, absent for Miami’s 5-2 defeat by Atlanta on Saturday due to fatigue, could miss next week’s US Open Cup final against Houston Dynamo. Manager Gerardo Martino said the 36-year-old is carrying an “old injury”. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was not used by Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni against Bolivia last week. Messi’s former Barcelona team-mate Jordi Alba also suffered an injury against Toronto and Martino said both players would definitely miss…

Lionel Messi delivered a breathtaking performance, propelling Inter Miami into their first-ever Leagues Cup final with a resounding 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Union on Tuesday. The match saw Miami facing one of their toughest challenges since Messi’s arrival just a month ago, but Miami burst out of the gate with Josef Martinez finding the net in the third minute, converting a long ball into a precision strike. Despite the initial jeers from the crowd as Messi and the team stepped onto the field, it was Messi’s brilliance that swiftly silenced the doubters. Just 20 minutes into the game, Messi showcased…

Lionel Messi has announced his decision to join Inter Miami on a free transfer following his Paris Saint-Germain exit, opting for a new challenge instead of re-joining former club Barcelona. Barca had been confident of re-signing the 35-year-old from Paris Saint-Germain for much of 2023, with Messi's father, Jorge, even stating that his son wanted to return to the club at which he scored a quite astonishing 672 goals in 778 appearances - both club records. Messi had also been offered an eye-watering €400m-a-year deal to join Saudi Pro League team Al Hilal this summer - a figure far greater…

Lionel Messi has been linked with a move to Inter Miami again, but one of his representatives claims renewed transfer talk is “fake news”. Argentine in final year of PSG contract Heading towards free agency Reports of move to America being agreed WHAT HAPPENED? The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is into the final year of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain and will become a free agent in summer 2023 if no fresh terms are agreed. He will also be able to speak with sides outside of France from January if an extension remains off the table at Parc des Princes,…