A South American defender has reportedly turned down the opportunity to play in Major League Soccer for Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.

While Lionel Messi's legacy remains untouchable, 2025 has shown that specific metrics can still be overtaken.

After constantly being compared to Lionel Messi and other soccer stars, FC Barcelona star Lamine Yamal highlighted Cristiano Ronaldo's mentality.

Lionel Messi is expected to receive a major squad boost as Inter Miami have reportedly reached an agreement to sign back a 2025 MLS champion on a permanent deal.

With only details for the signing to happen, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have reportedly taken a key step in order to secure Argentina international Giovani Lo Celso.

After winning the MLS Cup, Inter Miami are looking to bolster their squad to stay competitive. As such, Lionel Messi is reportedly close to welcoming back a teammate who was key to a successful season, as the Herons reportedly move forward with his return.

Despite Lionel Messi's Argentina being one of the top national teams, Toni Kroos chose to exclude them from his list of contenders for the 2026 World Cup. Instead, the former German midfielder surprised many by naming four other national teams he believes could make a significant impact.

A teammate of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami spoke about what it means to play alongside him.

The debate is no longer just about whether Messi can play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — it is about whether the stage itself is being shaped with him in mind.

Erling Haaland is surging with ruthless efficiency, Lamine Yamal continues his meteoric rise, and — in a twist few expected — Lionel Messi has re-entered the debate entirely.

Lionel Messi could be reunited with Argentina teammate Giovani Lo Celso as Inter Miami reportedly negotiate with Real Betis.

The rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has always extended beyond goals, trophies, and records.

The debate over who sits at the very top of world soccer has defined an entire generation. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, or Lamine Yamal—each name represents a different era, a different idea of greatness.

As the soccer world looks ahead to 2026, questions continue to swirl around Lionel Messi and whether the sport’s most decorated modern icon will once again step onto the game’s biggest stage.

After his standout triumph in the 2025 MLS Cup with Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has now been named one of three finalists for an award he has never claimed in his career.