SEPTEMBER 13 • KANSASCITY.COM
LIONEL MESSI #10 - FORWARD - INTER MIAMI CF
21 G •
11 A •
3.9 SPG
21 G
11 A
3.9 SPG
Inter Miami's Case for the MLS Cup Without Lionel Messi Messi last featured for Inter Miami back on June 1. The Herons are 10-0-3 in his absence.
Will be available Saturday Messi (ankle) will be available for Saturday's game against Philadelphia. "Messi is available for tomorrow's match," manager Gerardo Martino said Friday.
Impact Messi will make his long-awaited return to the pitch, and there's no question his presence will give Inter Miami a massive boost on the attacking third. Messi hasn't played in an MLS match since June, but he's been stellar when available with 12 goals and nine assists across 12 appearances (11 starts) in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Uncertain Saturday Messi (ankle) could return for Saturday's clash with Philadelphia, according to Michelle Kaufmann of the Miami Herald.
Impact Messi has been back in training for two weeks, though he missed Wednesday's session with a cold. The winger is expected to return against Philadelphia, at least if he can overcome the illness. Between injuries and international duty, Messi has played just 15 times for Miami in the 2024 campaign.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
FC 25 Ratings: Messi, Giroud, Suárez lead MLS players | MLSSoccer.com Three living legends top the MLS player ratings in EA Sports FC 25, led by Inter Miami CF superstar Lionel Messi (88 overall).
SEPTEMBER 12 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Sickness Derails Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Comeback A new setback might delay Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi’s return to the the pitch.
SEPTEMBER 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mauricio Pochettino all-time XI: Messi, Kane headline new USMNT coach's former players
Let's take a look at the all-time starting XI of Pochettino's coaching career using statistics from each player's time playing under him.SEPTEMBER 11
Full List of Ballon d'Or 2024 Nominees The Ballon d’Or 2024 nominees features the best players in the world, like Vinicius Jr. and Rodri, but does not include Lionel Messi or Cris...
SEPTEMBER 10 • THESTATE.COM
Lionel Messi reunites with ex-Argentina teammate in MLS after 16 years apart as Inter Miami announce surprise transfer | Goal.com US Lionel Messi has been reunited with former Argentina teammate Oscar Ustari at Inter Miami, 16 years on from enjoying Olympic glory together.
SEPTEMBER 10 • GOAL.COM
Last Dance isn't over! Luis Suarez tipped to prolong Lionel Messi reunion as veteran Inter Miami striker mulls over contract extension in MLS | Goal.com US Luis Suarez’s ‘Last Dance’ alongside Lionel Messi may not be coming to a close, with the Inter Miami striker being tipped to agree a new con...
SEPTEMBER 6 • GOAL.COM
Ronaldo: Winning Euros with Portugal is 'equivalent to a World Cup'
Cristiano Ronaldo says he isn't motivated by the prospect of winning a World Cup with Portugal in 2026.SEPTEMBER 5
The Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo era might officially be over
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are still here — so why does it feel like the torch just passed?SEPTEMBER 5
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi Not Ballon d'Or Nominees for First Time Since 2003 One year after Lionel Messi took home his eighth Ballon d’Or trophy, the Argentine international failed to make the list of nominees for the...
SEPTEMBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo left off of 30-player Ballon d'Or shortlist
Lionel Messi was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best soccer player.SEPTEMBER 4
Lionel Messi to remain sidelined for Inter Miami through international break
Lionel Messi will not play Saturday when Inter Miami visits Chicago, meaning he will have at least two more weeks to continue recovering fro...AUGUST 31
Not expected to travel to Chicago Messi (ankle) is not expected to be part of the squad for Saturday's game against Chicago, Jose Armando of Deporte Total reports.
Impact Messi took part in training but seem bothered by his ankle toward the end of the session, and given he won't play with Argentina in the World Cup qualifiers, it seems Inter Miami are playing it safe and not risking him. This means the earliest he'll return to action would be against Philadelphia on Sep. 14.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Beckham: U.S. men's team will win World Cup 'at some point'
In recruiting Lionel Messi to Inter Miami, David Beckham hopes he created a chain reaction that will result in the USMNT hoisting the World...AUGUST 30
Lionel Messi joins group training with Inter Miami for first time since Copa América
Lionel Messi returned to group training with Inter Miami on Wednesday, more than six weeks after the Argentina captain left the Copa America...AUGUST 28
Messi (ankle) returns to practice in limited capacity Superstar Lionel Messi returned to practice in a limited capacity with Inter Miami on Wednesday as he continues to recover from an ankle inj...
AUGUST 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lionel Messi works out at Inter Miami training facility Inter Miami star Lionel Messi works out in front of the media Wednesday morning for the first time since injuring his right ankle on July 14...
AUGUST 28 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Returns to group training Messi (ankle) has returned to group training, according to Jose Armando Deporte Total USA.
Impact Messi is inching ever closer to a return, with the attacker having been added back to team training this week. This is a great sign for the Argentine, as he will likely only need another one or two matches before returning to play. Once this takes place, expect him to take over a starting spot, as he has bagged 12 goals and nine assists in only 12 appearances (11 starts) this campaign.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Working with ball Messi (ankle) has been training with a ball in his progress to return from injury, notes manager Tata Martino.
Impact It's a positive step in Messi's recovery as he continues to ramp up activity in the hopes to return soon from an injury suffered during Copa America. Martino also mentioned that Messi will need a bit more time to fully regain confidence, so he could return from the bench over his first few starts once he's available for game action.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Guardiola: Lionel Messi, not Erling Haaland, is 'most incredible forward I have ever seen'
Erling Haaland might be the best forward of all time one day but, for now, that title belongs to Lionel Messi, according to Pep Guardiola.AUGUST 24
Lionel Messi begins on-field workouts, could rejoin Inter Miami before playoffs
Lionel Messi has begun individual on-field training this week and could be ready to join Inter Miami before the end of the MLS regular seaso...AUGUST 24
Coach: Lionel Messi to return to Miami before season's end Superstar Lionel Messi will return to Inter Miami CF before the end of the season, head coach Tata Martino told reporters Friday.Messa, 37,...
AUGUST 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lionel Messi update: Inter Miami star "close" to return | MLSSoccer.com Lionel Messi is “close” to returning from his ankle injury and is expected to play for Inter Miami CF before the end of the 2024 MLS regular...
AUGUST 23 • MLSSOCCER.COM
