Lionel Messi off to hot start

Lionel Messi off to hot start as Inter Miami faces busy season with MLS, Club World Cup
It's going to be a very busy spring, summer, and fall for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, who are led by Javier Mascherano in their defense of the Supporters' Shield and quest for a first MLS Cup.
Lionel Messi strikes early, Inter Miami beats Sporting KC 3-1 to advance in Champions Cup
Lionel Messi opened the scoring with a masterful strike in the 19th minute, and Inter Miami beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 on Tuesday night in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup's first round.
Inter Miami vs. Sporting KC score: Lionel Messi scores again as Herons advance in Concacaf Championship Cup
In stoppage time of the first half, Inter Miami were able to score a goal in some ways against the run of play with Jordi Alba playing the ball across the face of the goal and Tadeo Allende was there to finish the chance. Miami has been ultra efficient turning two shots into two goals.
Lionel Messi’s early goal helps Inter Miami oust Sporting KC in Concacaf Champions Cup
A gorgeous first-half goal from Lionel Messi set the tone for Inter Miami, which won the second leg of its Concacaf Champions Cup first-round matchup against Sporting Kansas City by a comfortable 3-1 margin on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
MLS fines Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi for placing hand on New York City FC assistant coach’s neck
Messi put his right hand on the back of Ballouchy’s neck and squeezed hard enough that it appeared to stun him.
Where to watch Lionel Messi and Inter Miami vs. Sporting KC: Concacaf Champions Cup live stream, prediction
Inter Miami hope to book a spot in the round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions Cup on Tuesday, hosting Sporting Kansas City after taking an advantage in the first leg. Javier Mascherano's side battled extreme winter weather in Kansas City a week ago and won 1-0 in the first leg,
MLS fines Lionel Messi over post-match incident with NYCFC coach
Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami star Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Tuesday for grabbing the back of the neck of an NYCFC assistant coach.
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez Fined by MLS for Conduct at Inter Miami-NYCFC Game
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Did Lionel Messi leave pitch with injury in Inter Miami’s Champions Cup win? Javier Mascherano clears up substitution concerns
Despite Inter Miami’s triumph, supporters were worried by Messi's second-half replacement. Upon being substituted, the Argentine chose to go directly to the locker rooms; he had begun his fitness concerns always lingering around the veteran,
Lionel Messi next match for Inter Miami: Schedule for 2025 season in MLS, CONCACAF Champions Cup, Leagues Cup
Since joining Inter Miami in the summer of 2023, Lionel Messi has completely changed the landscape of Major League Soccer. He helped the Herons hoist their first-ever trophy, winning the Leagues ...
Inter Miami vs. Sporting Kansas City highlights: Messi scores in Champions Cup win
Messi and Inter Miami played their best game of the young season, relying on three first-half goals to oust Sporting Kansas City in the first round of their Concacaf Champions Cup
Lionel Messi fined for grabbing the neck of an opposition coach
Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer after grabbing the neck of an opposition coach.
Inter Miami takes 3-0 first-half lead over KC with goals by Messi, Allende, Suarez
The winner of the Inter Miami vs. Sporting KC two-leg series advances to the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16.
MLS and its referees are getting a taste of Messi’s fiery side
Whether it's attempting to exert an oversized influence or simply being uber-competitive, Messi is showing he won't hold back ...
Here’s What Soccer Superstar Lionel Messi Thinks About Being Name-Dropped in So Many Lyrics
"My sons also enjoy it and they are surprised to hear my name in a song," the soccer champion tells Zane Lowe for his Apple Music interview, premiering Friday.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebration explained as Lionel Messi involved in two angry rows
Inter Miami and New York City played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Sunday's MLS season opener - and one player couldn't ...