Lionel Messi, once the undisputed face of American soccer since joining Inter Miami, is now feeling the pressure — both from the explosive rise of Son Heung-Min at LAFC and the sudden arrival of Thomas Muller at the Vancouver Whitecaps.

In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, soccer legend Lionel Messi shares his thoughts on what can help grow soccer’s footprint in the United States. Messi adding that the Inter Miami brand,

Argentina soccer superstar Lionel Messi has said he hopes to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though acknowledges that his health will dictate his role in the competition.

For much of Messi’s career, he carried the burden of matching Maradona’s triumphs. It wasn’t until he led Argentina to conquer its third World Cup in 2022—the country’s first since ’86—that he was finally able to escape Maradona’s shadow in his home country.

Speaking with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, Messi said he will see how his body feels next year before choosing whether to play.

Spanish reports reveal he is battling problem that limited his performanceMessi Faced the Same Battle: Lamine Yamal’s injury raises concern at BarcelonaAccording to Sport, the 18 year old winger

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Lionel Messi admitted that his “time will come soon” after seeing longstanding teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba both announce their impending retirements.

Lionel Messi discussed several topics in an interview on "NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas" on Oct. 27, including his potential World Cup decision.

MLS’ salary cap rules are a staple of the league, but Messi says it limits the ability of the league to attract top talent.

It was one of the most dazzling front threes soccer has ever seen — Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe in the same Paris Saint-Germain team. Yet, despite the superstar power, records, and moments of brilliance,

Lionel Messi, still chasing international glory nearly two decades into his career, says he hopes to play at the 2026 World Cup in North America, acknowledging his age and fitness will dictate his role in defending Argentina's 2022 title.