Messi scored three goals at home in the MLS season finale on Oct. 19, 2024, to help Inter Miami secure the Supporters’ Shield and a league-record 74 points during the 2024 season.

In a shock decision, Messi declined a record $500 million offer from Saudi Club Al Hilal to accept an offer from Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Inter Miami. The decision was a shock for two reasons.

Messi’s participation in both games could impact his availability for Inter Miami’s match against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sept. 16. Messi fan stopped by security for ...

Lionel Messi had three goals — his first MLS hat trick — and an assist in the span of about 30 minutes, Luis Suarez scored twice and Inter Miami rolled past New England 6-2 on Saturday night ...

Lionel Messi, shown in this file photo, led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in December and has earned a record seven Ballon d'Or awards. He also won the Ligue 1 title in his two seasons ...

Messi — widely regarded as one of the all-time greats — put on a show Saturday with two stellar goals and an assist to lead Inter Miami past Montreal 4-1 in MLS play.

Inter Miami needed the boost. Messi’s team set an MLS record for best regular-season mark a year ago, going 22-4-8 — finishing with the most points and top winning percentage in league history.

Lionel Messi has finalized his deal to join Major League Soccer, and after years of planning and pursuing, Inter Miami has landed a global icon. Messi’s contract became official Saturday, a ...

Fans of Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi pose for a photo at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, ahead of Messi's MLS debut this month with Inter Miami.

Messi’s earliest MLS debut, the AS.com report said, could come Aug. 21, following the league’s mid-season break, in Miami against Charlotte FC.

Messi is joining MLS. He said in the interviews Wednesday that some final details still need to be worked out, but that he has made the call to “continue my path” in Miami.