Lionel Messi continues to redefine excellence, Son Heung-Min remains a commercial and sporting force, and Thomas Muller has authored yet another unexpected chapter late in his career. Yet as MLS closes the book on its most star-studded season to date, the numbers behind the legends tell a more sobering story.

As the new year approaches, Son Heung-Min, now the face of LAFC, has sent an unmistakable message toward Messi and Inter Miami about the battle to come.

Speculative reports linked him not just to Tottenham and AC Milan, but even to Barcelona. However, while Milan has reportedly seriously monitored the situation, Son is already preparing to extinguish the noise.

With his brace in the playoff game against Austin FC, LAFC star Denis Bouanga has joined an elite MLS club that even Lionel Messi hasn’t reached.

Lionel Messi, once the undisputed face of American soccer since joining Inter Miami, is now feeling the pressure — both from the explosive rise of Son Heung-Min at LAFC and the sudden arrival of Thomas Muller at the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Could Son Heung-Min and Christian Pulisic form AC Milan's future front line from January? That question has set the soccer world buzzing after reports suggested that Son Heung-Min may be considering a loan move during the MLS offseason.

Once untouchable both on and off the pitch, the Inter Miami superstar now faces unexpected competition from two global icons: Son Heung-min of LAFC and Thomas Muller of the Vancouver Whitecaps.

From Lionel Messi’s MLS to Christian Pulisic’s Milan, the soccer world continues to see the blending of continents — and now, Son Heung-min could be the next star to bridge that gap.

Son Heung-min's move to (LAFC) raised eyebrows—not only because of its timing but also because of who was already redefining Major League Soccer: Lionel Messi.

With Steve Cherundolo's imminent departure from LAFC, Son Heung-min is now reportedly close to be coached by a former Lionel Messi manager.

From MVP to record-breaker: Carlos Vela’s legendary 93 goals now stand behind Bouanga’s new milestone at LAFC.

With Son Heung-min’s move to Los Angeles FC leading the way, MLS set a new transfer market record in 2025.

In the MLS game against FC Dallas, Son Heung-min scored his first goal with LAFC with a stunning free kick.

Son Heung-Min’s move to LAFC hasn’t just sparked excitement among soccer fans; it’s created a frenzy that has gripped the entire sports scene.

After Son Heung-min completed his move to MLS with Los Angeles FC, star goalkeeper Hugo Lloris set high expectations for his reunion with his former teammate at Tottenham Hotspur.