Tag: Lionel Messi

Argentina starts Copa America title defense with 2-0 win over Canada

- Associated Press -

Lionel Messi's passing brilliance got Argentina off to a winning start in the defense of its Copa America title, overcoming Canada and a poor playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Messi's through ball led to Julian Alvarez's 49th-minute goal and the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner assisted on Lautaro Martinez's 88th-minute score in

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami aim to topple Orlando City

- Reuters -

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will attempt to continue their strong start to the 2024 MLS season when they host Orlando City on Saturday. Miami (1-0-1, 4 points) opened with a 2-0 home victory over Real Salt Lake on Feb. 21. The club followed that up with a dramatic 1-1 draw

Messi’s Miami to face El Salvador national team

- Times Report -

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will face the El Salvador national team in a friendly match on January 19, the Major League Soccer club said on Thursday. The match will be the opening pre-season game for Miami ahead of the 2024 season and will be played at the 45,000 capacity Estadio Cuscatlan

Messi could return as Miami enter MLS’s last chance saloon

- Times Report -

Lionel Messi could make his return to Major League Soccer action on Saturday with the Argentine hoping to give a boost to Inter Miami's flagging playoff hopes. Messi has played just 37 minutes for his club since September 3 having returned with an injury from international duty with Argentina last month. His

Messi, Neymar score in 4-0 win as PSG wins Champions Trophy

- Associated Press -

Lionel Messi opened the scoring and Neymar scored twice as French champion Paris Saint-Germain beat French Cup winner Nantes 4-0 to win the Champions Trophy on Sunday.  Messi, the record seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, netted midway through the first half. Taking a deflected pass from Neymar, he went past goalkeeper Alban