The Argentine superstar had only just returned to the starting lineup and delivered a spectacular performance in the opening match, but unfortunate circumstances have now forced him away from the team.

Lionel Messi has added another extraordinary chapter to his career, reaching a landmark that puts him ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in one of the most remarkable statistical races soccer has ever seen.

The news, emerging from Rosario on Saturday, brings a heartbreaking close to the life of the man who guided Lionel Messi to global stardom, leaving behind an enduring family legacy off the pitch.

Lionel Messi will reunite with former Barcelona teammate Sergi Roberto in the MLS, but this time as league rivals.

While Lionel Messi remains among the world's highest earners, the newest rankings reveal that the Portuguese icon has stretched his advantage, highlighting the growing financial influence of Saudi Arabian soccer.

With a brace against Charlotte FC, Chicago Fire brand new star Robert Lewandowski claimed the Player of the Matchday award in his third MLS game, prompting questions on how much it took for Lionel Messi to achieve his first one.

Mohamed Salah has taken the decision to join Trabzonspor, snubbing the interest drawn by Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Pro League and the MLS.

Robert Lewandowski scored his first MLS brace with Chicago Fire, leaving many wondering how many matches it took Lionel Messi to score his brace with Inter Miami.

Inter Miami head coach Guillermo Hoyos explained how Lionel Messi was able to return to the MLS in less than two weeks from the 2026 World Cup final.

Since leaving Europe, both stars have signed career-defining contracts with new clubs, creating an astonishing earnings gap that has sparked fresh debate about how each legend has approached the final stage of his career.

Dive into the latest evaluations to see exactly how Ronaldo's championship stacks up against Messi's in the ultimate battle for league supremacy.

All eyes are locked on Lionel Messi as Inter Miami gears up for a high-stakes MLS heavyweight clash against the Columbus Crew. With the squad fighting for the top spot in the Eastern Conference, the Argentine icon's potential return to the pitch has completely taken over the pre-match hype. Dive in to see if the legendary playmaker is finally ready to lace up his boots for one of the biggest showdowns of the weekend.

While the Portuguese icon is still absent from Al-Nassr, Messi has already reported back to Inter Miami, creating fresh debate among supporters about why their post-tournament paths have taken such different directions.

With the MLS vs. Liga MX All-Star Game set to begin on Wednesday, Lionel Messi and Rodrigo de Paul are the two most notable absences for the event in Charlotte.

The 2026 MLS All-Star Game will pit the best players from MLS against the best from Liga MX in Charlotte.