Miami, Lionel Messi and MLS Cup

Lionel Messi’s future at Inter Miami in doubt amid FIFA Club World Cup controversy
Speculation over Lionel Messi's future with Inter Miami has intensified following the team's early playoff exit and the controversy surrounding their unearned entry into the 2025 Club World Cup.
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami suffer first-round MLS Cup playoff exit
In a stunning upset,Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, the 2024 MLS Cup favorite, were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday by ninth-seeded Atlanta United.
Where do Lionel Messi and Inter Miami go from here?
Inter Miami heads into a pivotal 2025 season with a Club World Cup spot, potential roster upgrades hindered by MLS restrictions, and the ticking question of whether Messi will stay beyond his current contract.
Sergio Busquets no disputará duelo del Inter Miami ante Atlanta United por lesión
Sergio Busquets ha sido descartado para el partido del sábado del Inter Miami ante Atlanta United, lo que significa que Lionel Messi estará sin uno de sus compañeros más confiables para el partido de eliminatoria de los playoffs de la MLS.
Sergio Busquets now may play alongside Lionel Messi for Inter Miami against Atlanta United
Inter Miami practiced on Friday thinking there was no way Sergio Busquets was going to play in its win-or-else playoff match against Atlanta United. A few hours later, the team got quite the surprise.
Ailing Sergio Busquets Won't Play for Messi's Inter Miami Vs Atlanta United in Game 3
Ailing Sergio Busquets has been ruled out of Saturday’s Inter Miami game against Atlanta United, meaning Lionel Messi will be without one of his most trusted teammates for the win-or-else playoff matc
Sergio Busquets, once ruled out, now may play alongside Messi for Inter Miami against Atlanta United
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, front, center right, celebrates with his teammates Sergio Busquets, front, center left, Luis Suárez, second row, left, and Drake Callender, cent
Inter Miami Injury News: Latest on Lionel Messi As Sergio Busquets & 2 Players Facing Uncertainty Ahead of Atlanta United Clash
Who’s excited for Game 3 between Inter Miami and Atlanta United? Having clinched the Supporters Shield and a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup, Lionel Messi and his team are now focused on winning the MLS Cup.
Club World Cup slot softens the blow of Miami defeat
FIFA's controversial decision to award Inter Miami a backdoor route into the Club World Cup has proved prescient after Lionel Messi's team were stunned by Atlanta United in the MLS playoffs.
Lionel Messi called up by Argentina for 2 matches during break in MLS Cup Playoffs
Lionel Messi is on Argentina's roster for a pair of 2026 World Cup qualifying matches later this month. Argentine coach ...
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Messi's Miami: From MLS Heartbreak to Club World Cup Spotlight
Despite a surprising defeat in the MLS playoffs, Inter Miami, led by star Lionel Messi, secures a spot in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. Their inclusion follows Miami's outstanding regular-season ...
Will Lionel Messi play in the 2026 World Cup?
The Argentine striker spoke exclusively with soccer insider Fabrizio Romano about the possibility of suiting up for the 2026 ...
Lionel Messi undecided on prospect of playing 2026 FIFA World Cup: ‘We are close, but at the same time…’
Lionel Messi admitted that there is not much time left for the next World Cup in the US, but at this point of his career, he ...
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Dybala left out of Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers, while Martínez is back from suspension
Martínez was suspended by FIFA for the last two qualifiers for ... and the home game against Peru five days later. Lionel ...
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Messi's coach Lionel Scaloni reveals he 'almost left' Argentina national team after 2022 World Cup
Despite claiming the top of world soccer alongside Lionel Messi, Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni highly ...
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Lionel Messi to play in 2026 FIFA World Cup? Argentina star says ‘I’m going to…’
(AP) Lionel Messi wants to take one day at a time as the Argentina superstar is undecided about his future and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 37-year-old is currently playing for Inter Miami ...