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.

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi says MLS needs to loosen its restrictions on how clubs build their rosters in order to grow soccer's footprint in the United States.

He was one of the greatest players of his era: Stanley Matthews was a legend of English football, making his debut for Stoke in 1932 and ending his career with the same club in 1965, at the age of 50. That same year, he also made his last appearance for the England national team.

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

Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola & Charlie Davies discuss Lionel Messi's decision to sign a new deal with Inter Miami till 2028 to help them open their new stadium. In a recent interview

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi has been considered one of the best players to have ever played the sport. He’s earned the nickname the "GOAT," the greatest of all time. In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas,

The experienced soccer player emphasizes that they are the reason why the competitiveness in tennis has increased and made it much more exciting.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez helped lure the event to the Kaseya Center, where the Miami Heat plays. President Donald Trump will speak. Soccer superstar Lionel Messi will appear. Guests include Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado and Argentina President Javier Milei.