LIONEL MESSI NEWS

'A thuggish flamingo': Why China turned on Lionel Messi Messi was supposed to create a new fanbase for Inter Miami in China. Instead, a game in Hong Kong created a diplomatic incident

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lionel Messi to start Inter Miami vs. Newell's Old Boys friendly | MLSSoccer.com Lionel Messi will start for Inter Miami CF in Thursday’s friendly against boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys, head coach Gerardo Martino confirm...

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

How Lionel Messi's presence shifted the lives of people in Miami Here's what happens when you cross paths with Lionel Messi in Miami

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Javier Mascherano invites Lionel Messi to join Argentina at 2024 Paris Olympics

Argentina U-23 coach and Lionel Messi's former teammate Javier Mascherano wants Messi to know that he has an open spot on the upcoming Paris...

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Messi vs. Mbappé rematch? Argentina qualifies for the Paris Olympics

After Argentina qualifies for Olympics, coach Javier Mascherano says: "The door is open for a player like [Messi] to join us. Then it depend...

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Best Super Bowl commercials of 2024

Super Bowl commercials do more than just provide a break in the game. They draw their own hype. Keep track of and watch them all here.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

WATCH: Lionel Messi's best moments in 2023 | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Furor over Messi no-show in Hong Kong game deepens with Argentina's tour of China canceled

The fallout from Lionel Messi’s failure to play in a club exhibition match in Hong Kong has spread with both of Argentina’s friendly matches as part of a tour of mainland China nex...

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Argentina friendly in mainland China canceled following Lionel Messi's absence

Messi, on tour with his Inter Miami club, outraged fans in Hong Kong when he didn't play against a local selection last Sunday and remained...

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Upset soccer fans to receive refund after Lionel Messi's surprising China absence Fans who bought tickets hoping to see Lionel Messi play in a friendly match in China will be refunded their money after the Inter Miami star...

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Anger over Messi's absence in Hong Kong game leads to offer of partial refund

The organizer of a soccer match that intended to showcase Lionel Messi in Hong Kong says it will offer a 50% refund following days of backla...

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Anger over Messi's absence in Hong Kong game spreads: Argentina friendly in mainland China canceled

An Argentina soccer friendly in China next month has been canceled in more fallout from Lionel Messi failing to play in a club exhibition match in Hong Kong

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter Miami vs. Newell's Old Boys: How to watch, stream MLS preseason friendly | MLSSoccer.com Inter Miami CF's final preseason match arrives next Thursday when Argentine top-flight side Newell's Old Boys – Lionel Messi's boyhood club...

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Messi returns as Inter Miami closes tour with scoreless draw Lionel Messi subbed in and raised Miami's level. Next up: the team's last chance at rest for a long while.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'Cooking with gas' - Luis Suarez backed to bring 'X-factor' for Inter Miami in new MLS season alongside Lionel Messi despite running on 'half a knee' | Goal.com US Luis Suarez is being backed to light up MLS after moving to Inter Miami to link up with good friend Lionel Messi.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Messi plays and creates chances, but Inter Miami loses friendly in Tokyo

Lionel Messi came off the bench, energizing his teammates and creating chances to score, but Inter Miami lost in a shootout.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Lionel Messi gives injury update before Inter Miami vs. Vissel Kobe | MLSSoccer.com Wherever Lionel Messi goes, legions of fans follow.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Lionel Messi says he 'feels much better,' hopeful of playing in Tokyo after fan unrest in Hong Kong

Look for Lionel Messi to play in Tokyo when Inter Miami faces Japanese club Vissel Kobe.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Messi says he 'feels much better' and hopeful of playing in Tokyo after PR disaster in Hong Kong

Look for Lionel Messi to play in Tokyo on Wednesday when Inter Miami faces Japanese club Vissel Kobe in a friendly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi explains adductor injury, optimistic he'll play Wednesday Messi expressed disappointment that an injury held him out of Sunday’s game in Hong Kong.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Inter Miami criticized after Lionel Messi misses Hong Kong match The marriage of global soccer star Lionel Messi and MLS club Inter Miami is continuing along a bumpy road.Messi suffered injuries and ineffi...

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Inter Miami criticized after Lionel Messi misses Hong Kong match The marriage of global soccer star Lionel Messi and MLS club Inter Miami is continuing along a bumpy road.Messi suffered injuries and ineffi...

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM