With the 2026 MLS season already underway, questions are being raised about when Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will play his next game.

Capitalizing on a blunder by the San Diego FC goalkeeper, Lionel Messi scored the equalizer for Inter Miami, netting his 101st goal with the Herons.

Inter Miami host San Diego FC at Nu Stadium on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in a 2026 MLS regular-season matchup. Here is all the information you need to watch the match live in the United States.

The American’s return to the starting lineup is one of the biggest talking points ahead of Sunday’s clash, with Ruben Amorim looking for the right formula after a disappointing European night.

Vinicius Junior endured a difficult outing against Atletico Madrid on Matchday 7 of the 2026–27 LaLiga season, extending his scoreless streak at the Metropolitano Stadium.

Cristiano Ronaldo's dream to claim the 2026 World Cup with Portugal has begun, currently at the Round of 32.

Raphinha's hat-trick against Sevilla included a header, a right-footed finish, and a left-footed strike, a perfect hat-trick that even Messi's LaLiga-record 36 trebles never included.

Raphinha's hat-trick against Sevilla pushed him to 11 goals in seven LaLiga games, matching Lionel Messi's mark and leaving only Cristiano Ronaldo's record within reach.

Lionel Scaloni broke his silence on his Argentina future for the first time since the World Cup final, hinting he could stay on for the next cycle.

Messi’s farewell is beginning to take shape, but Scaloni has revealed there is one thing he wishes had been different during their time together.

The American remains a key part of the Rossoneri project, but negotiations over a new deal could have major implications for where he sits within Milan’s wage structure.

Nicolás Otamendi has been included in Argentina's squad for the October 6 friendly vs. Benín, giving the retired defender his own farewell alongside Lionel Messi at the Monumental.

Pulisic is still waiting for his first appearance of the 2026-27 season, but an important development away from the pitch could soon provide answers about his long-term future.

Heading into the upcoming international break, Ronaldo's incredible scoring record remains unmatched, while Messi is preparing for an emotional farewell to the national team.

At 41, the Al-Nassr forward remains part of the national team under new head coach Jorge Jesus, extending a remarkable run that dates back more than two decades and puts another piece of his international longevity into focus.

Joan Garcia will miss Barcelona's trip to face Sevilla in Matchday 7 of the 2026-27 LaLiga season after suffering a meniscus injury in his right knee. The Spanish goalkeeper picked up the problem during Wednesday's 7-2 rout of Racing Santander, when he slipped on the wet artificial turf while chasing down a loose ball, forcing […]

Milan has reportedly made an early attempt to lure Viktor Gyokeres, with the Swedish striker’s uncertain situation at Arsenal opening the door to a potential January transfer story that could have wider implications for Ruben Amorim’s squad.

Christian Pulisic has endured a difficult stretch since returning from the World Cup, but the latest developments at Milan could offer him an important opportunity to change the mood around his season.

Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for the Argentina national team during the upcoming triple header of friendlies, closing out a cycle in which he leaves as the team's all-time leading scorer and assist provider, having led his country to its third World Cup title. Argentina will face Bolivia on September 30 […]

FC Barcelona travel to face Sevilla at the Ramón Sonchez-Pizjuan Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for Matchday 7 of the 2026–27 LaLiga season. Here is all the information you need to watch the match live in the United States.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal career has entered another intriguing chapter after Jorge Jesus included the 41-year-old in his first squad, but the new coach has already offered a warning that could have bigger implications for the veteran’s future.

Lamine Yamal's praise for Lionel Messi's World Cup performance suggests he believes Rodri wasn't the tournament's true best player.

Zinedine Zidane named his first squad as France manager, taking over from Didier Deschamps after Les Bleus fell to eventual champions Spain in the World Cup semifinal. The 23-man squad will report for the opening window of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League, with matches against Turkey, Belgium twice, and Italy, and it leaves out 11 […]

With the ceremony approaching, the battle for the most prestigious individual prize in soccer is already taking shape.

Harry Kane is setting his sights on an exclusive milestone that could put him in the same conversation as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with the Bayern Munich striker determined to add another major individual honor to his collection.

Ronaldo’s presence remains significant, yet Jesus has offered a glimpse of what could be a very different role for the Portugal legend.

Luis de la Fuente named Spain's first squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures since winning the World Cup, leaving out four champions.

Harry Kane opened up on his embrace with Lionel Messi after England's World Cup semifinal loss, pointing to one specific quality he believes fueled Argentina's success.

While Messi is preparing for an emotional farewell with Argentina, Ronaldo's international story has taken a different turn, with the arrival of Jesus opening another chapter for Portugal's all-time leading scorer.

With the 2026 Campeones Cup, Lionel Messi has avoided yet another trophyless year, prompting comparisons with longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

By needing 115 games to score 100 goals at Inter Miami, questions rose on how many games Lionel Messi had to go through to reach that same landmark with FC Barcelona and Argentina.

The latest milestone achieved by the Frenchman after his goal against Elche has naturally revived comparisons with the Barcelona legend and raised a fascinating question about how their journeys through Spain's top flight actually compare.

Milan's 2-0 loss to Benfica at San Siro exposed several problems in Amorim's side, but the aftermath could also bring an important change for Pulisic as the Portuguese manager looks for players who can execute his ideas more naturally.

Kylian Mbappe has positioned Lamine Yamal's Spain above France, labeling them as the "best team in the world" at the moment following the 2026 World Cup triumph.

Fresh off winning the Campeones Cup, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami still have two more titles in their sights before 2026 wraps up.

After slipping while chasing a ball in La Liga, FC Barcelona keeper Joan Garcia received an optimistic injury update.

The Riyadh side has collected only four points from its last three Saudi Pro League matches, while the heavy midweek defeat to Al Ain has added another layer of concern, although there is an intriguing piece of recent history that could put the current spell into perspective.

The Portuguese star is reportedly weighing whether deeper involvement still makes sense, with developments behind the scenes raising questions about the long-term future of any proposed investment.

Lionel Messi's 100th Inter Miami goal set a new MLS all-time record as the fastest player to reach 100 goals with a single club across all competitions.

The Portuguese manager faces growing scrutiny after a night that exposed several weaknesses in his team, and owner Gerry Cardinale has already discussed what went wrong and where the project goes from here.

Lionel Messi was chosen as the winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or for his Inter Miami and Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul due to an specific reason.

Enzo Fernandez was left out of Manchester City's starting lineup against Norwich City in the Carabao Cup, with Enzo Maresca opting to rotate his squad after the Manchester derby.

Lionel Messi appeared to give MLS commissioner Don Garber the cold shoulder during Inter Miami's Campeones Cup celebration.

In a 28-roster call up with several young surprises, head coach Mauricio Pochettino shed some light on Christian Pulisic's absence for the upcoming USMNT friendlies.

In an exclusive interview with World Soccer Talk, former German soccer player Thomas Hitzlsperger opened up about the evolution of the game and the struggle to maintain a peak performance level.

The decision came on a frustrating night for Milan, which suffered a 2-0 defeat at San Siro in its opening Europa League league-phase match.

Lionel Messi reached 100 goals for Inter Miami in just 115 games, the fastest of his career, but Cristiano Ronaldo still beat him to the mark with Al Nassr, doing it in two fewer appearances.

By conquering the 2026 Campeones Cup with Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has extended his legacy as the most-winning soccer player in history with his cabinet reaching 48 trophies.

With a stunning header in the 2026 Campeones Cup against Cruz Azul, Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal with the Inter Miami jersey.

Set to sign a new deal with Spain, Luis De La Fuente's new salary is reportedly set to position him above Argentina's Scaloni but still far from Brazil's Ancelotti.

Lionel Messi aims to secure his first Campeones Cup title, though questions remain over whether the Argentine star will feature in Inter Miami's starting lineup against Cruz Azul.

Inter Miami and Cruz Azul are clashing for the 2026 Campeones Cup, with an exclusive money prize for the winner of the showdown at stake.

Lionel Messi and Argentina delivered one of the defining moments of the 2026 World Cup when they overturned a late deficit to beat England 2-1 in the semifinal in Atlanta, a result that denied the Three Lions their first appearance in a World Cup final in 60 years. Months later, the wound still hasn't closed […]

Inter Miami are looking for their fourth title in history by facing Cruz Azul for the 2026 Campeones Cup, a game that could lead to several outcomes depending on the result.

Christian Pulisic will reportedly not be included on the United States men's national team's first roster of the new World Cup cycle, according to multiple sources cited by Doug McIntyre of FOX Sports. U.S. Soccer is set to officially announce Mauricio Pochettino's squad on Thursday ahead of upcoming exhibition games against Chile, Peru, Canada and […]

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal have combined for 16 goals through six matchdays, surpassing a Barcelona record held by Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas since 2011-12.

Expected to return after being excluded from the 2026 World Cup roster by Carlo Ancelotti, Joao Pedro won't be able to make a return to the Brazil national team due to an injury.

After entering the field from the bench against Benfica, Pulisic helped extend a streak that has followed him from his teenage breakthrough at Borussia Dortmund to his current chapter in Italy.

Inter Miami take on Cruz Azul for the 2026 Campeones Cup title at Nu Stadium in Miami on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Here is all the information you need to watch the match live in the United States.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Matias Palacios got tangled up in a physical scuffle during Al Nassr's 4-0 loss to Al Ain, echoing a nearly identical incident between the two players from November 2024.

The French forward has now completed a scoring set that had remained unfinished until his latest appearance, raising a fascinating question about how his progress compares with the Portuguese superstar's historic run in Spain.

The 41-year-old Portugal captain is reportedly currently in Madrid, where he is taking some time away before his attention turns back toward international soccer and another demanding stretch with the national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr set a record for scoring in 94 consecutive Saudi Pro League matches, but their 4-0 loss to Al Ain closed the door on a bigger prize: the true world record for consecutive scoring across all competitions, which still belongs to another club entirely.

The result raised immediate questions around the club, with the hierarchy moving quickly to examine what went wrong and what needs to change.

The 41-year-old could be facing an unexpected turning point in the coming months, with a prominent Saudi voice delivering a striking assessment of his situation after Al-Nassr suffered a heavy defeat.

Julian Alvarez will miss Atletico Madrid's LaLiga clash with Osasuna as he recovers from a muscle injury.

Barcelona and Racing Santander clash in Matchday 6 of the 2026-27 LaLiga season. Take a look at all the details on how to watch this game live in the United States.

AC Milan and Benfica clash in Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League season. Here is all the information you need to watch this game live in the United States.

After finally getting onto the pitch against Lazio and making an immediate impact, Pulisic had appeared to be in line for a bigger role at San Siro, only for Ruben Amorim to take a different approach.

Rodri revealed the key factor that make him decide to join FC Barcelona over Real Madrid during the transfer window.

After being pointed out as a burden for the team in Al Nassr's 4-0 defeat against Al Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite, head coach Ange Postecoglou ended up backing Cristiano Ronaldo.

With the Campeones Cup against Cruz Azul on the horizon, Luis Suarez opened up on the criticism he, Lionel Messi, and his Inter Miami teammates draw on social media.

While the forward’s international future has been the subject of plenty of speculation, Ancelotti has now provided a much clearer picture of what comes next for the Selecao as preparations for the next cycle begin.

Cristiano Ronaldo went scoreless in Al Nassr's 4-0 defeat to Al Ain, the worst possible start to his AFC Champions League Elite Golden Boot bid as three players already sit tied atop the scoring charts with hat-tricks.

The Portuguese superstar's position at the Saudi Pro League club could change significantly under the proposed ownership plan, although several important details still need to be finalized.

The Barcelona star has already made his case on the pitch, yet his latest moves away from it could prove just as important as the numbers beside his name.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid era reportedly holds the key to Kylian Mbappe's Ballon d'Or hopes, with the French forward emerging as one of the leading contenders for this year's prestigious award. Mbappe faces serious competition from Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele, and several other stars, but there could be an influential force outside the pitch that helps shape the final conversation.

AFA president Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia confirmed that Lionel Messi will play his farewell match with Argentina on October 6 against Benin at El Monumental.

With Argentina friendlies officially confirmed, Lionel Messi has been included in Lionel Scaloni's 26-man list for the legend to have a farewell game in the September and October games.

The American forward has already made his return after a difficult summer, but Ruben Amorim appears to have another decision to make as he prepares his team for one of the more demanding fixtures of the early season.

With the possibility of being the last coach of his career as soccer player, Cristian "Kily" Gonzalez opened up on coaching Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.

Jose Mourinho left out Jude Bellingham and Bernardo Silva from his starting lineup for Real Madrid's Matchday 6 clash against Elche in the 2026-27 LaLiga season, opting for a reshuffled midfield and attack at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero. The most likely explanation behind the decision is squad management ahead of a decisive week. Real […]

James Rodriguez announced his retirement from Colombia following his participation in the 2026 World Cup, being one game shy from breaking the appearance record in the national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr endured their heaviest defeat since the forward's arrival in Saudi Arabia, falling 4-0 to Al Ain in their AFC Champions League Elite opener.

The Portuguese superstar started the highly anticipated clash at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, but the night ended without another addition to his remarkable career tally.

Al Nassr suffered a crushing 4–0 defeat against Al Ain in Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite debut.

Diego Simeone brushed aside Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembélé's own Ballon d'Or claims to back Lionel Messi, pointing to his World Cup run with Argentina at 39 years old as the deciding factor.

Al Nassr are clashing agaisnt Al Ain in the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite debut, with all eyes set on Cristiano Ronaldo to perform in the game.

Real Madrid travel to face Elche at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, for Matchday 6 of the 2026–27 LaLiga season. Take a look at all the details on how to watch this game live in the United States.

With a $50.5 million prize pool now on the line, Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr have both financial and personal incentive to finally land the AFC Champions League Elite title that has eluded them in recent campaigns.

Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, in a high-stakes third-round tie of the 2026–27 EFL Cup. Here is all the information you need to watch the match live in the United States.

For Al Nassr's debut in the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite against Al Ain, Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly be dealing with three absences and squad fatigue.

Real Madrid signed Yan Diomande for $135 million this summer, yet the forward has not logged as many minutes as expected for a marquee signing.

Cristiano Ronaldo will return to the AFC Champions League Elite for the 2026-27 season, with Al Nassr's dates, fixtures, and rivals already set.

The recent statements between Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele over the Ballon d'Or dispute have reportedly ignited a feud between the France stars.

Following the Al Taawoun fans chanting Diogo Jota's name to Ruben Neves, Cristiano Ronaldo's demands have been heard as the Saudi Arabia FA and SPL have began an investigation to sanction the parties involved in the episode.

Real Madrid have endured a slow start to the 2026–27 season, with Vinicius Junior struggling to showcase his full potential across all competitions.

While waiting for FIFA's green light for the official announcement, the first Argentina rivals without Lionel Messi have been reportedly confirmed.

Lamine Yamal has narrowed the discussion for the 2026 Ballon d'Or down to him and Kylian Mbappe, while proclaiming himself as the winner: "I'd deserve it because of what I've won."

Lamine Yamal made a bold comparison between his early career success and that of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo: Never this early had so much been won."