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Former teammate and World Cup winner Cesc Fabregas makes bold statement on Messi's successor

After sharing the pitch with Lionel Messi at FC Barcelona, World Cup winner Cesc Fabregas offered his thoughts on who he believes could be the Argentine’s successor.
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No Messi reunion at Miami nor Saudi stay: Neymar's next club revealed

As rumors swirl about Neymar’s future, recent comments from Santos officials hint that the Brazilian forward’s next club may be closer to home.
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Messi reveals post-retirement plans: Why coaching isn’t in his future

ionel Messi navigates the closing chapters of his illustrious career, the world is abuzz with questions about his next steps.
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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami coach Martino makes something clear about Neymar rumors

Inter Miami's coach Gerardo Martino addressed the rumors of the possibility of reuniting Lionel Messi and Neymar in Miami.

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Messi is Infantino's last shot to save FIFA Club World Cup

With growing player frustrations over an increasingly packed schedule and talk of strikes, FIFA’s Club World Cup is still set to begin this summer under an expanded format. But Gianni Infantino's latest trump card will attract viewers worldwide. His name is Lionel Messi. Although Infantino has criticized the infamous Super League for lacking competitiveness, the […]

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/ 8 days ago

Messi salary equals a combined payroll of 22 other MLS teams

Lionel Messi’s transition to MLS with Inter Miami has not only redefined on-field expectations but has also established a new precedent in the league's payroll landscape. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s salary at Inter Miami now surpasses the total wages of nearly all MLS clubs. It underlines the league's major financial shift since the Argentine's […]

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/ 13 days ago

Forbes updated list: Ronaldo salary double that of Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's rivalry has captivated fans for over a decade, both on and off the pitch. While their competition for titles and individual awards has been fierce, a new battleground has emerged—financial earnings. According to Forbes' latest list of the highest-paid soccer players in 2024, Ronaldo's earnings have skyrocketed. Thus, leaving his […]

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/ 13 days ago

Miami to get another ex-Barca star? Verbal agreement for move

Reports are emerging that Neymar has reached a verbal agreement to join MLS side Inter Miami, where he would reunite with his former Barcelona teammates. This potential move, if it materializes, would see the trio known as "MSN"—Messi, Suarez, and Neymar—reunite on the field. Particularly, after their celebrated partnership at Barcelona between 2014 and 2017. […]

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/ 13 days ago

Sir Alex Ferguson: Driving force behind Messi's MLS move

Lionel Messi's blockbuster move to MLS in 2023 stunned the soccer world, not only for its impact on the American sports landscape. It also solidified Inter Miami’s position as a rising force in global soccer. According to David Beckham, owner of Inter Miami, much of the credit for securing Messi’s signature and sealing his arrival […]

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/ 14 days ago

FIFA needs Messi to 'sell' Club World Cup to TV network execs

In our opinion, FIFA needs to use Lionel Messi to bolster interest in the 2025 Club World Cup by naming Inter Miami as CONCACAF's final team for the tournament. As hosts of the competition, the United States receives an extra slot. The Seattle Sounders previously booked a place in the tournament due to their triumph […]

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/ 16 days ago

Logan Paul vs Messi: Prime faces legal action from Mas+

Lionel Messi's sports drink brand, Más+, has filed a lawsuit against Prime Hydration, accusing them of "anti-competitive" behavior. Prime is the popular beverage company co-founded by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI. They are allegedly trying to keep Más+ off store shelves by threatening legal action for trademark and trade dress violation; further claiming that Más+'s […]

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/ 17 days ago

Messi remains invaluable to Argentina despite looming retirement

Lionel Messi turned back the clock on Tuesday night as he once again ran the show for Argentina. The 37-year-old superstar netted a hat trick and added two assists in La Seleccion's 6-0 demolition of Bolivia in Buenos Aires. The victory keeps Argentina atop the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualification table. Messi's team currently leads […]

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/ 18 days ago

The likely candidates to break Ronaldo's goal-scoring record

They say records are there to be broken, just as Cristiano Ronaldo broke a longstanding goal-scoring record at the international level. Some sporting achievements, like this one of Ronaldo, may be too enormous to surpass. For Ronaldo, netting 133 times in international fixtures was not terrifying enough. This figure remains a work in progress, as […]

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/ 19 days ago

Pep Guardiola chooses the greatest soccer player in history

As both a manager and player, Pep Guardiola has been around some of the greatest soccer players in history. During his time as a midfielder, he played against the likes of Diego Maradona, Paolo Maldini and Zinedine Zidane. As a manager, he has either led or coached against Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar and the […]

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/ 20 days ago

Barca still paying Inter Miami trio Messi, Alba, and Busquets

Despite their departures from the club and current association with Inter Miami, Barca continues to pay Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba. The trio, who once formed the core of the Blaugrana’s dominance, now play in MLS for David Beckham’s Inter Miami. Yet their financial ties to the Catalan giants remain due to deferred […]