Lionel Messi and Argentina are preparing for a Saturday night World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland, seeking to advance their title defense from 2022. Fans are watching closely to see if Messi will add to his record-setting scoring tally and propel his team closer to consecutive glory.
Argentina has already advanced to the Round of 32, thanks to Lionel Messi’s stellar form. Yet fans everywhere are holding their breath to learn if the star forward will appear in the final group match against Jordan, with his status now publicly revealed.
Argentina has its hopes pinned on one man this summer: Lionel Messi. Former skipper Javier Zanetti believes that no one understands what the Albiceleste need better than the player who has carried the team’s dreams time and again.
Ryan Porteous, a Scottish defender at Los Angeles FC, is driven by one clear goal: rejoining the Scotland national team in time for this summer’s World Cup in the USA. Along the way, he looks forward to testing himself against some of soccer’s biggest names, including Lionel Messi, and playing alongside stars such as Heung-Min Son.
Few achievements in soccer are as elusive as winning the Ballon d’Or and the World Cup in the very same year. Only seven male players have risen to this pinnacle in the nearly 70-year history of the award. Here’s what makes this feat so extraordinary.
After nine intense months and 34 matchdays, the 2025 MLS regular season has closed. Lionel Messi’s stellar performances and Portland’s rough finale defined Decision Day, as 18 of 30 teams prepared to chase this year’s MLS Cup.
Lionel Messi claimed his second MLS hat trick, powering Inter Miami to a 5-2 triumph over Nashville SC. The Argentine forward’s performance underscored his influence in Major League Soccer and bolstered Inter Miami’s growing reputation.
Inter Miami clinched a 2-1 victory over Mexico’s Tigres UANL in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal, relying on two penalty goals from Luis Suarez. Despite Lionel Messi’s absence, Suarez’s standout performance helped Miami advance in the tournament.
Lionel Messi’s two-goal performance lifted Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Wednesday night. Playing in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Messi’s efforts ensured his team outlasted the hosts in a tightly contested match.
In a commanding performance, Inter Miami defeated the New York Red Bulls 4-1, with Lionel Messi scoring a goal and providing an assist. Fafà Picault added to the victory with his second consecutive goal, showcasing the team’s offensive prowess.
