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Lionel Messi effect keeps rolling: D.C. United change venue for Inter Miami clash in 2026 MLS

In another example of the Lionel Messi effect, D.C. United have decided to change the venue for their clash against Inter Miami ahead of the 2026 MLS season.
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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami reportedly in danger of losing Argentine target as South American giant makes late move

After being on the verge of finalizing the deal, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami could receive a major blow as their signing of an Argentine target is reportedly being hijacked by a South American giant.
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Lionel Messi loses a potential Sergio Busquets replacement: Inter Miami reportedly miss out on signing South American star

Following Sergio Busquets’ retirement, Inter Miami are searching for a marquee reinforcement in midfield. Despite having already made an offer for a South American star, he will join another team, meaning Lionel Messi loses a potential key reinforcement for the squad ahead of 2026.
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Lamine Yamal dethrones Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with jaw-dropping 2025 shirt sales record

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo defined not only success on the pitch, but also global influence off it—shirts, posters, billboards, and endless replicas worn by fans across continents. Now, however, a new name is rewriting that order. 
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Messi’s Inter Miami reportedly targeting South American midfielder to replace Sergio Busquets

With the retirement of Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami are reportedly interested in a South American midfielder to join Lionel Messi.
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MLS co-founder Alan Rothenberg on Messi, the salary cap, league growth, the USMNT, and the 2026 World Cup

In an exclusive interview with World Soccer Talk, MLS co-founder and former U.S. Soccer president Alan Rothenberg spoke candidly about the growth of the league, Lionel Messi, the 2026 World Cup, and more.
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Mastantuono and two other Argentine gems reportedly seek January move to secure World Cup spot alongside Messi

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup drawing closer, several Argentine players—including Franco Mastantuono—are reportedly considering moves in search of more playing time to secure a place on Argentina roster alongside Lionel Messi.
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Lionel Messi could reunite with former World Cup teammate as Inter Miami reportedly eye Argentina star

Inter Miami are reportedly interested in a player who was a teammate of Lionel Messi at two FIFA World Cups with Argentina.
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Lionel Messi teammate’s January decision could shape Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad: La Albiceleste star weighs bold move to stay in Lionel Scaloni’s plans

With Lionel Scaloni beginning to shape the final stretch toward the 2026 World Cup, one of Argentina’s most familiar faces is suddenly at a crossroads in Europe.
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‘Messi’s return would generate €200M,’ claims Barcelona presidential candidate pushing to bring back the Argentina star

A FC Barcelona presidential candidate has spoken about the economic impact that the return of Lionel Messi would have on the club.
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Lionel Messi has a new teammate: Inter Miami draft defender Abdel Talabi ahead of 2026 MLS season

Inter Miami selected defender Abdel Talabi in the 2025 Major League Soccer SuperDraft, making him a new teammate of Lionel Messi.
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Lamine Yamal reaches incredible milestone of 125 games for Barcelona: How does he stack up against Lionel Messi’s record?

Lionel Messi meant everything to one era of the club, while Lamine Yamal is beginning to define a very different chapter—one rooted in reconstruction rather than supremacy.
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Lionel Messi vs. Lamine Yamal becomes reality: Official date and venue set for Argentina–Spain Finalissima

The Finalissima between Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Lamine Yamal’s Spain has been officially confirmed.
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Lionel Messi pulled back into FC Barcelona rumors after presidential candidate makes bold return claim

Lionel Messi has been drawn once again into the middle of controversy as a presidential candidate for FC Barcelona made a bold claim over his return to the Blaugrana.
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Lionel Messi reportedly set for major squad boost as Inter Miami near signing of 2025 MLS Best XI star

Ahead of the 2026 season, Lionel Messi is set to receive a major squad boost as Inter Miami are reportedly closing in the signing of a star included in the 2025 MLS Best XI.