Messi faced plenty of backlash from those in Mexico after mocking their lack of World Cup success compared to Argentina's decorated history. Notably, former "El Tri" international Adolfo "Bofo" Bautista called out the Argentinian for a "lack of professionalism and education."

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said he has given little importance to Lionel Messi 's provocative celebration following his goal against Club América on Saturday, before claiming that Liga MX teams have always been "hostile" against Argentinians.

Inter Miami forwards Fafa Picault, left, Lionel Messi and head coach Javier Mascherano walk during a soccer practice session, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Credit: AP/Marta Lavandier Inter Miami tied the game two minutes into stoppage ...

Inside Inter Miami looks at the start of training camp for the 2025 season under first-year coach Javier Mascherano as well as how Lionel Messi and others look so far.

Inter Miami may have only been back in preseason play for about five days or so but Lionel Messi didn't need long to score his first goal of 2025 facing Club America in Las Vegas or to show off a unique celebration.

Neymar could be joining the MLS soon. Per ESPN's Jeff Carlisle, the Brazil and Al Hilal star is in talks with three MLS teams about a possible

In the past two years, Vegas has welcomed Taylor Swift and Beyonce to perform at the 65,000-seater Allegiant Stadium, as well as hosting its first Formula One race and Super Bowl LVIII. This weekend, it is the turn of Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi 's Inter Miami are reportedly eyeing a move for River Plate right winger Pablo Solari. The 23-year-old Argentinean has also played under Inter Miami's newly appointed manager Javier Mascherano when the latter managed Argentina's youth squads.

A sellout crowd of 80,000 is expected at Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru, on Wednesday night as Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates play a preseason game against Universitario.

If Messi needed a stage to prove his connection with former teammates still worked, he found it. At the 34th minute, Jordi Alba delivered a pinpoint cross to Luis Suárez, who showed his class with a perfect assist for Messi.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami fell short of their goals in 2024, so the 2025 season will be all about redemption.