Lionel Messi tackled by pitch invader during chaotic friendly in Puerto Rico A preseason game against Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle The Guardian - US · Feb 27
MLS Boasts Staggering Spike in Viewership for 2026 Opening Weekend at Messi’s Expense Moving away from MLS Season Pass is so far proving extremely fruitful for the league. Sports Illustrated · Feb 26
MLS Favorites Announce Huge Transfer Boost Which Will Burn Inter Miami Inter Miami did not sign their first choice striker to play alongside Lionel Messi in the summer. Sports Illustrated · Feb 26
Who Will Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Face in Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16? The Herons will start their journey towards a maiden Concacaf Champions League title in the round of 16. Sports Illustrated · Feb 26
Lionel Messi Addresses Past Mexico Clashes, Gives Verdict on Liga MX, MLS Rivalry The Argentine star spoke in depth about all things Mexican soccer. Sports Illustrated · Feb 25
Lionel Messi involved in MLS trespass situation at heart of larger refereeing row The Argentine avoided a sanction after losing to LAFC, but added to his list of run-ins with officials FourFourTwo · Feb 25
Breakout Premier League Star Responds to Chelsea, Liverpool Speculation Chelsea and Liverpool have been tentatively credited with interest in one of the best summer signings of the Premier League season. Sports Illustrated · Feb 24
Supercomputer Predicts 2026 MLS Cup Winners After LAFC Send Inter Miami Spiraling The defending MLS Cup champions kicked off their season in the worst possible fashion. Sports Illustrated · Feb 24
Antoine Griezmann ‘in Talks’ to Join Lionel Messi’s MLS Rivals The Frenchman could be the next big name to make the move to the United States. Sports Illustrated · Feb 24
Lionel Messi’s Brutal Snub of Barcelona Boss, ‘Crazy’ Rejected Return Plan Revealed Joan Laporta has revealed some fascinating details about his fractious relationship with Messi. Sports Illustrated · Feb 24
‘Open’—Casemiro Uses Lionel Messi Inspiration for Man Utd Exit Decision Casemiro has confirmed that he will leave Man Utd at the end of the current campaign. Sports Illustrated · Feb 23
Lionel Messi Learns Outcome of MLS Investigation Into Referee Conflict Messi’s frustrations were no doubt inspired by events on the pitch. Sports Illustrated · Feb 23
LAFC’s dominant win over Inter Miami showed the value of comfort and continuity Three thoughts on the opening weekend of MLS in 2026, including a new Galaxy forward to fear and a pointed celebration in DC The Guardian - US · Feb 23
The Best Players For The Instant Impact Evolution In EA FC 26 & All Fantasy FC League Rewards Put that Finesse Shot+ to good use. Operation Sports · Feb 22
The Guardian - US · Feb 22 Lionel Messi’s referee confrontation in tunnel did not violate policy, MLS says The Inter Miami star confronted officials after a 3-0 loss to LAFC, but MLS determined that the area of the confrontation was not off-limits
Sports Illustrated · Feb 22 Inter Miami Player Ratings vs. LAFC: A Shocking Debut Paints Worrying Picture The Herons opened the 2026 MLS season in the worst way possible.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 22 LAFC, Inter Miami Smash Records in MLS Opener As Son, Messi Face Off The famous Los Angeles Coliseum was the setting as new ground was broken.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 21 David Beckham Shares Emotional Message Ahead of Inter Miami’s MLS Cup Defense Inter Miami open the 2026 MLS season on Saturday against Son Heung-min’s LAFC.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 21 Lionel Messi’s Staggering Goal Record Against Every MLS Team Messi is still awaiting his first MLS regular-season goal against 11 teams.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 21 MLS Predictions: Miami, Whitecaps, Union Look for Fast Starts to 2026 Inter Miami’s visit to LAFC headlines the opening weekend.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 20 LAFC vs. Inter Miami: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Son Heung-min and Lionel Messi are set to clash on MLS opening weekend.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 20 Can Anyone Stop Inter Miami? Reigning MLS Cup champions Inter Miami are back from the offseason looking stronger than ever. But the likes of LAFC, Vancouver Whitecaps, San Diego and others will do all they can to derail the Miami juggernaut.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 20 Barcelona Confirm Timeline for Lionel Messi Tribute, Statue Messi has already vowed to return to Barcelona at some point in the future.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 20 MLS Golden Boot: The Favorites to Win in 2026 Lionel Messi could see another Inter Miami teammate win the title in 2026.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 20 2026 MLS Season Preview: LAFC, Vancouver Whitecaps to Challenge Inter Miami All 30 MLS teams are gearing up for what promises to be an action-packed, rivalry-filled season.