The possibility would bring an unexpected twist to the closing stages of a career that has already delivered almost every major individual and team honor available.

Lionel Messi produced another piece of brilliance, bending a free kick into the net from an almost impossible angle near the edge of the pitch to pull Inter Miami level at 1–1 against the Columbus Crew.

Inter Miami travel to Columbus to take on the Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field on Sunday, September 27, 2026, for Matchday 28 of the 2026 MLS regular season. Here is all the information you need to watch the match live in the United States.

Lionel Messi remains available for Inter Miami's clash with Columbus Crew before departing for Argentina's farewell match against Benin.

Lionel Messi has added another remarkable achievement to his growing MLS legacy, putting his name alongside Denis Bouanga in a statistical club that contains only two players.

Capitalizing on a blunder by the San Diego FC goalkeeper, Lionel Messi scored the equalizer for Inter Miami, netting his 101st goal with the Herons.

Inter Miami host San Diego FC at Nu Stadium on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in a 2026 MLS regular-season matchup. Here is all the information you need to watch the match live in the United States.

Lionel Messi will start for Inter Miami against a struggling San Diego FC side on Sunday, fresh off lifting the Campeones Cup.

Lionel Messi's 100th Inter Miami goal set a new MLS all-time record as the fastest player to reach 100 goals with a single club across all competitions.

Lionel Messi appeared to give MLS commissioner Don Garber the cold shoulder during Inter Miami's Campeones Cup celebration.

Inter Miami and Nashville SC clash in a key Eastern Conference duel. Here is all the information you need to watch this 2026 MLS season game live in the United States.

Lionel Messi is set to start as Inter Miami host Nashville SC in a crucial Eastern Conference clash.

Bradley Wright-Phillips believes Lionel Messi is set to sweep the Golden Boot and MVP awards again, potentially completing a historic three-peat in the process.

The 39-year-old remains central to the club’s ambitions during a crucial part of the MLS season, making every sign of physical discomfort worth watching closely.

After his stints at the Liga MX and MLS, James Rodriguez has rejected Europe to reportedly return to Colombia and continue his career at 35.