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.

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.

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.

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. 

With the retirement of Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami are reportedly interested in a South American midfielder to join Lionel Messi.

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.

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.

Inter Miami are reportedly interested in a player who was a teammate of Lionel Messi at two FIFA World Cups with Argentina.

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.

A FC Barcelona presidential candidate has spoken about the economic impact that the return of Lionel Messi would have on the club.

Inter Miami selected defender Abdel Talabi in the 2025 Major League Soccer SuperDraft, making him a new teammate of Lionel Messi.

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.

The Finalissima between Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Lamine Yamal’s Spain has been officially confirmed.

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.

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.