MIAMI: Lionel Messi’s status for Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup semi-final against Orlando City will be a game-day decision after the Argentine star trained with his teammates, the MLS squad announced Tuesday. Inter Miami assistant coach Javier Morales said the Herons will monitor both Messi and Jordi Alba before deciding whether they will be available for…
HONG KONG: Cristiano Ronaldo was given a hero’s welcome Tuesday as he played a pivotal role for Saudi side Al Nassr in Hong Kong — where great rival Lionel Messi became public enemy number one last year for failing to play. The 40-year-old former Manchester United and Real Madrid ace Ronaldo got an assist in…
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup. Alongside captain Messi, the squad features several young Argentine talents, including Manchester City striker Claudio Echeverri, Porto midfielder Alan Varela, and recent Real Madrid signing…
MIAMI: Lionel Messi returned from injury as a reserve and scored in the 84th minute to spark Inter Miami over the defending MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 on Saturday. The iconic 38-year-old Argentine striker was back on the field for Miami after suffering what Inter coach Javier Mascherano had called a “minor muscle injury”…
Lionel Messi will sit out Inter Miami’s Major League Soccer showdown with Florida rivals Orlando on Sunday as he recovers from a “minor” muscle injury, coach Javier Mascherano confirmed. “No, Leo will not be available tomorrow,” Mascherano said. “He’s doing well, but it would be unwise to risk him for the Orlando game with so…
Football icon Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami’s upcoming Leagues Cup clash against Pumas UNAM due to a minor injury. According to his coach, the Argentine star forward has sustained a slight muscle strain and will need some time to fully recover before returning to action. Messi picked up the injury—described by coach Javier Mascherano…
Football icon Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami’s upcoming Leagues Cup clash against Pumas UNAM due to a minor injury. According to his coach, the Argentine star forward has sustained a slight muscle strain and will need some time to fully recover before returning to action. Messi picked up the injury—described by coach Javier Mascherano…
Lionel Messi was forced to leave Saturday night’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa in just the 11th minute after sustaining a right leg injury. Following Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw, head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed that Messi was experiencing “hamstring discomfort.” The 38-year-old’s early exit marks the end of an impressive stretch of consistent fitness —…
Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli have reportedly opened talks with Lionel Messi’s representatives in a bid to bring the Argentine forward to the Saudi Pro League once his current deal with Inter Miami expires at the end of the year. The 38-year-old joined Major League Soccer in the summer of 2023 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, turning down an…
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly nearing a two-year contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, just days before his existing deal was set to expire. The 40-year-old Portugal captain’s potential decision to stay in Saudi Arabia marks a significant shift from his previous social media post, where he declared “the chapter is over” following Al-Nassr’s final…
