Category: Lionel Messi

Inter Miami Owner Signing Barcelona’s Jordi Alba to Join Pal Messi

Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas told reporters Tuesday that the club is signing Spanish defender Jordi Alba, another former FC Barcelona teammate of Lionel Messi. Miami signed Messi, the seven-time Ballon d’Or-winning superstar, and introduced him to fans on Sunday. The club also added Sergio Busquets, who played with Messi and Alba at Barcelona. Alba,…


Inter Miami Officially Sign Sergio Busquets to Join Lionel Messi

The expected addition of former FC Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets became official Sunday when Inter Miami announced they have signed the 35-year-old Spaniard to a deal through the 2025 season. Busquets is a close friend and former teammate of international star Lionel Messi. Inter Miami officially announced Messi’s long-awaited signing on Saturday. Inter Miami scheduled…


There Are Many Strange Things Behind Messi’s Soccer Game in China: Analysts

On June 15, the Argentine men’s football team and the Australian men’s football team played a friendly match in Beijing, China. The result of the game was 2–0, with Argentina winning without a doubt under the leadership of soccer star Lionel Messi. However, there were several very unusual aspects that made people wonder what was…


Lionel Messi’s Deal Could Hit $150M Before Endorsements

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are finalizing a mega-deal worth up to $150 million to bring the superstar to MLS, Sportico reported Monday, June 18. That figure consists of salary, signing bonus and equity in the club and runs through the 2025 season with an option for 2026, per Sportico. Revenue-sharing agreements with Adidas, Apple…


Lionel Messi’s Deal Could Hit $150 Million Before Endorsements

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are finalizing a mega-deal worth up to $150 million to bring the superstar to MLS, Sportico reported Monday, June 18. That figure consists of salary, signing bonus and equity in the club and runs through the 2025 season with an option for 2026, per Sportico. Revenue-sharing agreements with Adidas, Apple…


Argentine Soccer Star Lionel Messi Detained by Chinese Police at Beijing Airport Due to Visa Issue

Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi arrived in Beijing on June 10 ahead of a friendly game against Australia in Beijing’s Workers Stadium on June 15, but was detained by Chinese police at the airport for more than two hours due to a visa issue. This was Messi’s seventh visit to China, and hordes of fans…


‘In Principle, I’m Done’, Messi Unlikely to Play at 2026 World Cup

BEIJING—Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has said that “in principle” last year’s World Cup would be his fifth and final appearance at global soccer’s showpiece event. The 35-year-old forward led his country to a third World Cup triumph in Qatar last December, saying throughout the tournament that he would not be playing at another edition. Messi…


Lionel Messi Says He’s Joining Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami After Exit From Paris Saint-Germain

MIAMI—Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League Soccer, and joining Inter Miami. After months—years, even—of speculation, Messi finally revealed his decision to join a Miami franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon, David Beckham, since its inception but has yet to make any real…


Lionel Messi Picks Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami in a Move That Stuns Soccer After Exit From Paris Saint-Germain

MIAMI—Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League Soccer (MLS) and joining Inter Miami. After months—years, even—of speculation, Messi on Wednesday finally revealed his decision to join a Miami franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon, David Beckham, since its inception but has yet to…


Highest-Paid Athletes List: LIV Golfers Score Big

The controversial move from the PGA Tour to the upstart LIV Golf League paid off handsomely for Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson. The two golfers ranked Nos. 6 and 7, respectively, on Forbes’ annual list of the world’s highest-paid athletes. Johnson raked in $107 million and Mickelson $106 million over the past 12 months, almost…