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Messi Scores Twice as Inter Miami Rout D.C. United

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Four days after retiring from Argentina duty, Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami routed D.C. United 4-0. The 39-year-old reached 23 league goals, strengthening his MLS MVP case and Miami's playoff positioning. read more


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Messi Bids Farewell as Argentina Celebrates Legends Final Match

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Lionel Messi bid farewell to Argentina in an emotional 3-0 win over Benin, scoring in his final match before 85,000 fans in Buenos Aires, passing the torch to a new generation. read more

Messi Bids Emotional Farewell to Argentina in Final Match

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Lionel Messi bid farewell to Argentina in his 208th and final cap, scoring his 126th goal in a 3-0 friendly win over Benin. The tearful Buenos Aires tribute celebrated his 21-year career, two Copa América titles, and 2022 World Cup triumph. read more

Messi Farewell: Special Kit for Final Argentina Match

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Lionel Messi will wear a special Adidas kit featuring Argentina's Sun of May and gold details for his final Argentina match on Oct. 6 against Benin at Monumental Stadium, where 85,000 tickets sold out in two hours. read more

Messi Scores 100th Inter Miami Goal in Just 114 Games

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Lionel Messi scored his 100th Inter Miami goal, heading home the opener against Cruz Azul in Wednesday's Campeones Cup. He reached the milestone in just 114 games, the fastest century for any team in his career. read more

Messi Gets Farewell Match as Argentina Plans Last Tango

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Lionel Messi has been called up for Argentina's Oct. 6 friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires, marking his farewell match after retiring from international soccer. The 2022 World Cup winners will join him for his "last tango." read more

Messis Redemption: Argentinas Greatest Overcomes Decades of Heartbreak

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Messi's Argentina journey transcended pure talent, overcoming frustration, failed finals, and early setbacks through relentless perseverance. His transformation into a vocal leader yielded historic success—Copa América, World Cup, and beyond—proving his greatest glory came from adapting and conquering international challenges. read more

Messi Retires After World Cup Final Heartbreak

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Lionel Messi retired from Argentina after the 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain, following his father's death. He leaves a legacy including the 2022 World Cup, two Copa Américas, and becoming the all-time top World Cup scorer. read more

Messi Retires From Argentina, Haunted by Early Criticism

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Messi retired from Argentina, revealing lingering pain from past criticism despite recent World Cup and Copa America triumphs. His farewell emphasized his lifelong devotion, showing his humanity beyond football greatness. read more

Nashville Tops MLS Rankings as Messi Scores Four

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Nashville SC tops MLS Power Rankings after a 4-0 win over Cincinnati. Lionel Messi's four-goal performance led Inter Miami's 7-1 victory, boosting his Golden Boot lead. Vancouver and Chicago remain strong as the season heats up. read more

Messi Retires From International Soccer After Historic Career

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Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national team after 21 years, ending with the 2022 World Cup win. The 39-year-old played 207 games, scoring 125 goals, and will continue with Inter Miami. read more

Messi Scores Four Again, Adding To Legendary Career

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Lionel Messi scored four goals in Inter Miami's 7-1 MLS win over CF Montréal, marking his ninth career four-goal performance. The 39-year-old has achieved this feat with Barcelona, Argentina, and Miami, cementing his legendary status. read more

Messi scores four in Inter Miamis record 7-1 win

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Lionel Messi scored four goals as Inter Miami crushed CF Montréal 7-1, their biggest win ever, snapping a five-game winless streak. The 39-year-old leads MLS scoring, showcasing his brilliance despite interim coach Guillermo Hoyos' suspension. read more

Messi returns to bench days after fathers death

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Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami's bench Wednesday, days after his father Jorge's death, playing in the Leagues Cup match against Club Leon. He honored his father with an emotional tribute, while manager Guillermo Hoyos acknowledged the team's deep pain. read more

Messi scores twice as Miami rallies in Leagues Cup opener

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Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted in Inter Miami's 4-2 Leagues Cup win over Atlético San Luis, becoming the tournament's all-time top scorer with 14 goals despite Suárez's suspension. read more

Messi, De Paul to Rest After World Cup Loss

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Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will miss Inter Miami's next two MLS matches for rest after the World Cup final loss to Spain. They follow FIFPRO’s recommended 21-day break, with Miami confirming their absence against Chicago and Montreal. read more

Messis World Cup Ends in Tears, Legacy Intact

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Lionel Messi struggled in the World Cup final loss to Spain, failing to register a shot until extra time. Despite the defeat, his legendary status remains unchallenged. The 39-year-old’s tears marked a possible farewell, but his GOAT legacy is secure. read more

Spain Crushes Messis World Cup Dream in Final

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Lionel Messi wept after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, admitting Spain was "better." Ferran Torres scored in extra time. Messi, 39, couldn't secure back-to-back titles. Spain dominated, outshooting Argentina 20-2. read more

France, England battle for bronze as World Cup nears finale

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Messi, Brady, and Durant share an all-star selfie as France faces England for third place. Argentina gears up for the final against Spain. It’s the penultimate day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with full buildup coverage. read more

Messi, Haaland, Cape Verde Shine in Epic World Cup

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The 2026 World Cup final features Argentina vs. Spain. Lionel Messi leads goal charts at 39, while own goals set a record. Cape Verde stunned as underdogs, Haaland shined, and the USMNT reached round of 16. Giants like Brazil and Germany fell early. read more

Messi fires back: Argentina earned World Cup final spot

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Lionel Messi defended Argentina against claims of favoritism, saying their World Cup success is earned through perseverance. After trailing 1-0, Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach the final, silencing critics who alleged biased officiating. read more

Messis World Cup Farewell Nears Against Spain

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Lionel Messi, 39, may end his international career in the World Cup final against Spain, the team that once tried to recruit him. After early struggles, he led Argentina to recent Copa América and World Cup glory, now seeking to retain his crown. read more

Scaloni Unlocks Messis World Cup Goal-Scoring Genius

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Lionel Scaloni transformed Messi's World Cup role by building a supportive team, reducing his creative burden, and enabling late runs to score. Messi now thrives with progressive passes from midfielders, scoring 15 goals in two World Cups under Scaloni. read more

Messi rescues Argentina in stunning comeback win

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Lionel Messi's brilliance keeps Argentina in the World Cup, scoring in nine consecutive games with 21 total goals. Despite an easy path to the quarterfinals, Argentina relies heavily on him and must develop a Plan B before facing elite opponents. read more

Messi leads Argentina past Egypt in World Cup thriller

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Lionel Messi led Argentina's stunning 3-2 comeback over Egypt, scoring and assisting to erase a 2-0 deficit. VAR controversy marred Egypt's disallowed goal and missed foul. Argentina advances to World Cup quarterfinals. read more

Messi Magic Rescues Argentina in World Cup Thriller

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Argentina and Messi delivered late magic to avoid an Egypt shock, securing a quarterfinal spot at the 2026 World Cup. Colombia also advanced against Switzerland. Six quarterfinalists are set, with final round-of-16 matches concluding Tuesday. read more

Messi leads Argentinas stunning 3-2 comeback win

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Lionel Messi scored in a record sixth straight World Cup knockout match, leading Argentina’s stunning 3-2 comeback from 2-0 down against Egypt. Enzo Fernández’s stoppage-time winner secured a historic victory, sending the defending champions to the quarterfinals. read more

Messi free kick seals perfect Argentina group stage

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Lionel Messi scored a free-kick goal off the bench in Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan, securing a perfect World Cup group stage. He now holds the men's record with 19 World Cup goals, scoring in seven consecutive matches. read more

Messi breaks World Cup record with stunning free kick

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Lionel Messi returned from the bench to score a stunning free kick, sealing Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan and a perfect group stage. He now holds records for most World Cup goals (19) and consecutive scoring matches (seven). read more

Messi becomes World Cup’s all-time top scorer

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Argentina built a perfect collective stage for Messi to become the World Cup's all-time top scorer. His record-breaking goal came from a team move, not a penalty. The team now functions as a unit, enabling his historic success. read more

Messi breaks World Cup record as 100-year-old fan cheers

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Messi's 100-year-old superfan witnessed him break the World Cup goal record. Today's matches include Portugal vs Uzbekistan, England vs Ghana, Panama vs Croatia, and Colombia vs DR Congo in the second round of group stage action. read more

Messi breaks World Cup goal record with brace

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Messi broke the all-time men's World Cup goal record with two goals against Austria, surpassing Klose and Marta. Despite missing an early penalty, he scored twice to lead Argentina to victory, cementing his GOAT status in Dallas. read more

Messi Breaks All-Time World Cup Scoring Record

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Lionel Messi broke the all-time men's World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal against Austria, then added another. He scored all five of Argentina's goals this tournament, leading them to the knockout round. read more

Messi Hat-Trick Ties World Cup Scoring Record

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Lionel Messi silenced doubters with a hat-trick as Argentina began World Cup title defense, tying all-time scoring record. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland also shined early, setting up a thrilling Golden Boot race. read more

Messi Hat Trick Opens His Final World Cup

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Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, becoming the first player in six World Cups. He tied Klose's record of 16 goals and 17 wins, leading the defending champions in their title defense. read more

Messi ties World Cup record with hat trick

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Lionel Messi scored a hat trick against Algeria, moving level with Miroslav Klose as the all-time World Cup top scorer with 16 goals. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland each scored twice earlier, but Messi reaffirmed his GOAT status. read more

Messis World Cup Hat Trick Stuns Mahomes

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Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria, becoming the first to play six men's tournaments. He tied Klose's record of 16 goals, captivating celebrities like Patrick Mahomes online. read more

Messi Hat Trick Ties World Cup Goals Record

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Lionel Messi scored a hat trick to tie Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals, leading Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria. He also became the first man to play in six World Cups. read more

Messi recovering, could play in World Cup warmups

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Lionel Messi is recovering from hamstring fatigue and may play in warmup friendlies before Argentina's World Cup defense. Coach Scaloni confirmed he's improving, while other injured players train separately. The team starts against Algeria on June 16. read more

Messi to Lead Argentina at Sixth World Cup

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Lionel Messi will lead Argentina at a record sixth World Cup, despite a recent hamstring injury. The 38-year-old aims to defend Argentina's title with Scaloni's squad, seeking back-to-back championships since Brazil in 1962. read more