LIONEL MESSI NEWS

Lionel Messi's world tour with Inter Miami off to bumpy start

Lionel Messi's absence from Inter Miami's international exhibition matches has caused an uproar with fans and organizers.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Blockbuster MLS signing for Orlando City! Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's rivals set to sign Colombian international Luis Muriel from Serie A side Atalanta | Goal.com US Atalanta striker Luis Muriel is reportedly set to head Stateside and join MLS club Orlando City.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Lionel Messi infuriates Hong Kong fans by sitting out match with injury Boos rained down on Lionel Messi, whose balky hamstring kept him out of a friendly during Inter Milan’s Asian tour.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

After public anger over Messi's absence in Hong Kong game, organizer withdraws application for funds

The organizer of a soccer match featuring Inter Miami in Hong Kong was dealing with backlash from both angry fans and the government after widespread disappointment that Lionel Mes...

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi No-Show Angers Hong Kong Government and Local Fans Inter Miami president David Beckham was jeered while thanking fans for their “incredible support” after Sunday’s game.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Hong Kong Government Issues Terse Statement After Lionel Messi Sits Out Friendly More than 40,000 fans showed up to see the Inter Miami FC star, but he didn’t appear in the match.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Hong Kong Government Issues Terse Statement After Lionel Messi Sits Out Friendly More than 40,000 fans showed up to see the Inter Miami FC star, but he didn’t appear in the match.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Inter Miami hear boos after Messi sits out Hong Kong friendly Lionel Messi, David Beckham and Inter Miami were serenaded with boos by fans in Hong Kong after Messi failed to play in Sunday’s match due t...

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Messi's Barcelona contract was inked on a napkin. Bids start at $379,000. The napkin that helped bring Lionel Messi to Barcelona is being called “one of the most pivotal documents in the history of football” by auc...

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Hong Kong government wants explanation for Messi's absence from friendly The Hong Kong government says it wants an explanation from the event organiser after Lionel Messi did not feature for Inter Miami during a f...

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fans unhappy at not seeing injured Messi play as Inter Miami cruises past Hong Kong XI 4-1

Hong Kong soccer fans and government have expressed their disappointment as Lionel Messi stayed on the bench for the full 90 minutes while Inter Miami defeated a Hong Kong XI 4-1 i...

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract was signed on a napkin. Now it's up for auction

Lionel Messi's career with Barcelona started with a contract written on a napkin, which is now up for auction at $379,000.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Lionel Messi subs on against Al Nassr with Inter Miami down 6-0

Despite not being named to the matchday squad, Lionel Messi made an unexpected appearance in Inter Miami's friendly against Al Nassr.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Messi's Inter Miami routed 6-0 by Al-Nassr in a friendly as Ronaldo watches from stands

What was billed as a potential final meeting between longtime rivals Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t materialize, but there was no doubt which of the superstars enjoyed A...

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi injured, on bench for Inter Miami vs. Al Nassr game Thursday as precaution Lionel Messi did not start Inter Miami game vs. Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia due to injury

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Both Miss 'Last Dance' Game With Injury Issues An event billed as the ‘Last Dance’ between Messi and Ronaldo will ultimately feature neither player.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Injured Cristiano Ronaldo will miss exhibition match against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami - The Boston Globe Ronaldo is recovering from a reported calf injury and will not be fit in time to play in Thursday's match between Saudi club Al-Nassr and In...

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Ronaldo to miss reunion with Messi after being ruled out of Al-Nassr's friendly with Inter Miami

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the chance of a much anticipated reunion with Lionel Messi because of an injury

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona Should Hire Lionel Messi As Next Manager, Says Former Liverpool Midfielder Messi has previously spoken of his desire to eventually return to Barca.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Lionel Messi, Barcelona manager?! Blaugrana urged to appoint club icon and Inter Miami superstar as outgoing Xavi's replacement | Goal.com US Lionel Messi has been tipped to become the next manager of Barcelona, following Xavi's announcement that he will be moving on in the summer.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Al-Nassr's friendly against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi might have faced each other for the last time as Ronaldo won't play in Thursday's friendly against Inter...

JANUARY 31, 2024

Messi's first Barcelona contract, signed on napkin, to be sold at auction The napkin upon which Lionel Messi’s first Barcelona agreement was informally written will be sold at auction. Bonhams — a privately owned,...

JANUARY 31, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Erling Haaland's representatives advise him to seal Real Madrid transfer to dethrone Lionel Messi after seeing Man City superstar suffer Ballon d'Or and FIFA The Best heartbreak | Goal.com US Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland has been advised to move to Real Madrid after missing out on the Ballon d'Or and FIFA The Best a...

JANUARY 31, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Inside Inter Miami: The Last Dance is here, plus the growing MLS-Saudi Pro League rivalry We look at Inter Miami’s next exhibition match in Saudi Arabia as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo potentially clash one last time.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM