Lionel Messi is very happy at Inter Miami and has no plans to leave, with a contract through 2028 that he could extend, while the club is already planning a future that keeps him tied to the franchise beyond his playing days

The agreement represents a major show of confidence in the American forward, who has become one of the club’s most influential players since arriving from Chelsea in 2023.

Lionel Messi received his fifth yellow card in Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw with Cincinnati but will not miss the crucial match against New England thanks to an MLS rule that rewards good behavior.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in 15 minutes for Al Nassr and not even this was the quickest treble of his own career.

The latest figures reveal a striking contrast within Ange Postecoglou’s attacking quartet, with three players making significant progress in just five days while another has yet to increase his contribution total.

At 41, the Portuguese forward continues to attract attention for his goalscoring consistency, while manager Ange Postecoglou has highlighted the qualities that make his captain such an influential presence.

However, his latest hat-trick has sparked an angry reaction among Saudi soccer supporters, with a disagreement over his statistics threatening to overshadow another remarkable individual achievement.

The Moroccan defender has recalled a pivotal moment in 2018 that showed how much individual recognition mattered to the Portuguese superstar, even after another successful season at Real Madrid.

Joao Felix became the third player to record four assists in a single Saudi Pro League match, two of them for Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick, as Al Nassr beat Al Kholood 5-3.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in Al Nassr’s 5-3 win over Al Kholood, moving up the Golden Boot race and reaching 985 career goals, though the Saudi Pro League’s official records do not yet credit him with all of them.

Carlos Tevez confirmed that Lionel Messi will play in his farewell match at La Bombonera on Dec. 20, while Cristiano Ronaldo is among the stars yet to respond to the invitation.

Cristiano Ronaldo netted the 67th hat-trick of his legendary career to fire Al Nassr to a 5-3 victory over Al Kholood, widening his advantage over longtime rival Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick for Al Nassr in their Round 12 clash against Al Kholood, reaching his 985th career goal.

As discussions about Ronaldo’s legacy grow following his first Saudi Pro League title, Conceicao has highlighted the qualities that continue to distinguish the 41-year-old from other players.

With the veteran forward’s disciplinary punishment nearing its end and his name reportedly included in the preliminary squad, teammate Goncalo Ramos has offered his perspective on a potential return that could shape the captain's next chapter in his international career.