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/ 131 days ago

Is Lionel Messi playing vs. Orlando City? Inter Miami coach Mascherano gives key update ahead of Florida derby

With the Florida derby against Orlando City in the horizon, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano addressed Lionel Messi's availability for the game.
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/ 131 days ago

From flopping hard in Lionel Messi’s MLS to reigning back in Europe: Christian Pulisic’s ex-Milan teammate Olivier Giroud scores jaw-dropping pre-season goal

When Olivier Giroud departed Christian Pulisic’s Milan to join Lionel Messi’s MLS rival LAFC, expectations were sky-high. in a twist of fate, the move didn’t pan out as planned.
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/ 132 days ago

Move over, Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele: Kylian Mbappe makes Ballon d’Or history – Only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi did it before

What exactly is this record, and how does it tie him to the legacies of Messi and Ronaldo? The answer lies deeper in his journey to the top.
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/ 132 days ago

Lionel Messi’s impact: Son Heung-min credits Inter Miami star for MLS move from Premier League

Son Heung-min left the Premier League to join Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer and acknowledged the influence of Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi in that decision.
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/ 133 days ago

The Lionel Messi effect hits Milan: Christian Pulisic and Luka Modric’s new teammate channels inner Inter Miami star with special tribute

What caught even more attention wasn't just the record-breaking fee or the tug-of-war with rival clubs — it was his personal connection to one of soccer's greatest icons, Lionel Messi, and a surprising shirt number tribute.
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/ 133 days ago

Messi’s $80M Argentina teammate reportedly eyed by Tottenham after Maddison’s ACL setback

Tottenham have suffered the blow of losing James Maddison to a serious knee injury and have reportedly set their sights on one of Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammates as a possible replacement.
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/ 133 days ago

Ballon d’Or 2025 snubs: Which top players were left out of the final shortlist?

For the second year in a row, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo made the Ballon d'Or shortlist—signaling a true changing of the guard in world soccer.
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/ 133 days ago

Beyond the Ballon d’Or: Lamine Yamal nominated for prestigious award Messi and Ronaldo never claimed

In addition to being one of the favorites to win the Ballon d’Or, Lamine Yamal has been nominated for another major award—one that neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo ever received.
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/ 133 days ago

2025 Ballon d’Or nominees announced: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo OUT, Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe IN – Full list

The 2025 Ballon d’Or nominees list has officially been unveiled ahead of the 69th edition of the world’s most prestigious soccer awards, and once again, two legendary names are absent.
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/ 134 days ago

Thomas Müller joins MLS: How much will he earn compared to Lionel Messi and Heung-Min Son?

After two decades at Bayern Munich, Müller’s move marks a new chapter both personally and professionally. He brings leadership, experience, and global appeal to the MLS, adding to the league’s strategy of signing influential players to elevate the competition and brand.
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/ 134 days ago

Why isn’t Lionel Messi playing in Inter Miami vs. Pumas UNAM Leagues Cup match?

Lionel Messi will not feature in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup clash against Pumas UNAM after suffering a minor muscle injury in his right leg during the match against Necaxa. The club confirmed the issue, calling it a “mild strain,” and stated that his return will depend on how he responds to treatment in the coming days.
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/ 134 days ago

NFL icon Tom Brady cites Messi, Yamal as examples of what U.S. soccer needs for a ‘cultural revolution’

Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal were mentioned by NFL legend Tom Brady while discussing the evolution of soccer in the United States.
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/ 134 days ago

Lamine Yamal outshines Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Sergio Ramos, and many legends in La Liga with unique 2025-26 record

mar, Robert Lewandowski, and Sergio Ramos, few could have predicted that the 18-year-old prodigy, Lamine Yamal, would set a new benchmark that none of them achieved.
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/ 134 days ago

Forget Lionel Messi’s example: Europe’s top clubs eye Lamine Yamal’s rise as the new gold standard — Real Madrid’s Franco Mastantuono leads new wave of stars

Gone are the days when Lionel Messi’s name alone defined the gold standard of youth development. Today, a new template is taking shape—Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.
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/ 134 days ago

Son Heung-min outshines Lionel Messi: New LAFC star breaks new ground in MLS before even kicking a ball

Son Heung has already shattered one of the league’s most significant records — a landmark even Lionel Messi hadn't touched.