Lionel Messi: what's going on

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1. ReportedFri, Aug 28, 2:48 PM · 65d ago

   Inter Miami coach change is not Messi-driven - Guillermo Hoyos

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2. ConfirmedSun, Aug 30, 2:32 AM · 64d ago

   Lionel Messi's 4-goal performance leads Inter Miami to big win

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3. ReportedSun, Aug 30, 12:05 PM · 63d ago

   Lionel Messi scores 4 goals as Inter Miami net 7 in record win

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4. ConfirmedSun, Aug 30, 12:48 PM · 63d ago

   Every time Messi scored 4 goals for Barcelona, Inter Miami, Argentina

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5. ReportedMon, Aug 31, 6:53 PM · 62d ago

   MLS Power Rankings: Nashville continue top, Miami bounce back

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6. ReportedMon, Aug 31, 9:55 PM · 62d ago

   Messi's emotional Argentina farewell shows he hasn't forgotten criticism of the past

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7. ConfirmedTue, Sep 1, 1:36 AM · 62d ago

   Argentina legend Lionel Messi announces international retirement

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8. ReportedTue, Sep 1, 2:42 PM · 61d ago

   Gomez: Nobody should wear the Argentina No. 10 jersey for quite some time!

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9. ReportedThu, Sep 3, 5:36 AM · 59d ago

   Argentina pausing all games in minute 10 for Messi tribute

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10. ReportedThu, Sep 3, 2:53 PM · 59d ago

    Mourinho: There are no words to describe Messi's quality

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11. ReportedFri, Sep 4, 2:38 PM · 58d ago

    Tata Martino warns Atlanta vs. Miami: No way to neutralize Messi

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12. ReportedTue, Sep 8, 10:09 PM · 54d ago

    Source: Lionel Messi agrees to buy second club in Spain

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13. ConfirmedSun, Sep 13, 3:40 AM · 50d ago

    Messi scores, but Nashville strikes late to deny Miami win

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14. ReportedWed, Sep 16, 12:30 AM · 47d ago

    Cristian 'Kily' González arrives to take charge of Messi, Miami

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15. ConfirmedThu, Sep 17, 8:26 AM · 45d ago

    David Beckham: Lionel Messi should win Ballon d'Or, not Harry Kane

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16. ConfirmedThu, Sep 17, 1:53 PM · 45d ago

    Inter Miami manager: 'It would be only fair' for Messi to win Ballon d'Or again

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17. ConfirmedThu, Sep 17, 1:57 PM · 45d ago

    Messi nets 100th Miami goal en route to Campeones Cup win

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18. ConfirmedThu, Sep 17, 5:47 PM · 45d ago

    Beckham: Messi should win the Ballon D'Or

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19. ConfirmedThu, Sep 17, 6:58 PM · 45d ago

    Messi, MLS' Garber appear to have heated exchange after Miami win

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20. ReportedFri, Sep 18, 6:33 PM · 44d ago

    'Kily' González on Inter Miami sporting decisions: 'You have to listen' to Lionel Messi

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21. ConfirmedMon, Sep 21, 1:30 AM · 42d ago

    Lionel Messi curls in a free kick for Inter Miami

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22. ConfirmedSun, Oct 4, 2:48 PM · 28d ago

    Scaloni: Messi's final Argentina match will be unforgettable

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23. ConfirmedMon, Oct 5, 9:43 AM · 27d ago

    Lionel Messi's special kit for final Argentina match unveiled

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24. ReportedMon, Oct 5, 3:39 PM · 27d ago

    Lionel Messi arrives in Argentina for farewell match

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25. ReportedTue, Oct 6, 3:37 AM · 27d ago

    Scaloni: 'Only nostalgia remains' as Messi bids Argentina farewell

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26. ConfirmedWed, Oct 7, 9:23 AM · 25d ago

    Lionel Messi's final Argentina match was an emotional send-off worthy of a legend

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27. ConfirmedWed, Oct 7, 9:33 AM · 25d ago

    Lionel Messi scores in tearful 'last tango' for Argentina

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28. ReportedWed, Oct 7, 6:55 PM · 25d ago

    Cristiano Ronaldo leads tributes to Lionel Messi after Argentina farewell

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29. ReportedThu, Oct 8, 8:50 AM · 24d ago

    Where does Messi rank in the top five players of all time?

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30. ReportedFri, Oct 9, 5:44 PM · 23d ago

    Miami coach urges MLS fans to enjoy Lionel Messi after Argentina adiós

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31. ConfirmedSun, Oct 11, 6:43 AM · 21d ago

    Lionel Messi scores twice for Inter Miami in 1st game since Argentina farewell

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32. ReportedTue, Oct 13, 7:19 PM · 19d ago

    Garber won't dish on exchange with Messi: 'Between me and Leo'

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33. ConfirmedFri, Oct 16, 10:46 AM · 16d ago

    Gomez: Messi will keep playing as long as he finds joy on the pitch

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34. ReportedFri, Oct 16, 5:36 PM · 16d ago

    Miami coach unbothered by Messi getting award in Spain 2 days before MLS game

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35. ConfirmedSun, Oct 18, 2:06 AM · 15d ago

    Messi magic! Inter Miami star scores twice in four-minute span

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36. ConfirmedSun, Oct 18, 2:49 AM · 15d ago

    Lionel Messi scores twice, takes season tally to 25 in Miami win at Atlanta

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37. ReportedThu, Oct 22, 5:47 PM · 10d ago

    Lionel Messi greets fans in Spain before Princess of Asturias honor

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38. ConfirmedFri, Oct 23, 10:17 AM · 9d ago

    Lionel Messi: Argentina's 2026 World Cup final heartbreak "part of my football journey"

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39. ReportedFri, Oct 23, 5:33 PM · 9d ago

    Miami coach praises Messi's 'commitment' to play after award in Spain

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40. ConfirmedSun, Oct 25, 12:31 AM · 8d ago

    Lionel Messi comes off bench as Casemiro own goal sees Red Bulls beat Miami

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41. ReportedMon, Oct 26, 8:12 PM · 6d ago

    Lionel Messi watches on at the Messi Cup

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42. ReportedThu, Oct 29, 2:27 AM · 4d ago

    Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026

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43. ReportedFri, Oct 30, 2:03 AM · 3d ago

    Messi eligible for crunch Miami game with Revs despite yellow card haul

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44. ReportedSat, Oct 31, 7:55 AM · 1d ago

    Messi Cup 2026: How to watch in the UK, who is taking part, when and what is it?

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