Tag: Inter Miami

Messi “Green Lights” Galatasaray Idea With Home-Only Clause

Lionel Messi
January 2026

Reports in Turkey claim Messi has told Galatasaray he would consider a short four-month spell, despite renewing with Inter Miami through 2028, to stay sharp for the 2026 World Cup. The proposal includes only playing home games. Commentator says talks happened after a league win and that Messi wants to avoid travel and intense crowds, requesting 12 matches in Istanbul and no away fixtures. He also claims a Saudi offer was rejected. No club confirmation included.

De la Fuente Tells Messi “Never Retire” as 2026 World Cup Decision Stays Open

Lionel Messi
January 2026

pain coach Luis de la Fuente urged Lionel Messi to keep playing as the Argentina captain continues to weigh up whether he will feature at the 2026 World Cup. Messi has said he will decide based on fitness and not wanting to be a burden. Messi helped Argentina qualify by scoring eight goals in South American qualifying, but has repeatedly stressed he will assess his physical condition day by day. Argentina will attempt to defend the title they won in 2022, and Messi is still undecided about joining that run.

Messi’s Kolkata GOAT Tour stop descends into chaos after security meltdown

Lionel Messi
December 2025

Lionel Messi’s highly hyped appearance in Kolkata turned ugly as overcrowding, pitch invasions and political entourages restricted visibility, left fans furious and forced the Argentina icon to leave after barely twenty minutes, turning a showcase event into a public relations embarrassment. With more than eighty thousand fans inside Salt Lake Stadium, dozens of politicians, officials and celebrities swarmed Messi on the pitch, overwhelming security and triggering unrest in the stands, where angry supporters ripped seats and threw objects while organisers rushed the Inter Miami group away for safety.

Reguilon lined up as Alba successor as Inter Miami move into post-MLS Cup era

Jordi Alba
December 2025

Inter Miami are set to replace retiring left-back Jordi Alba with free agent Sergio Reguilon, with the Spaniard spotted in Miami and a deal described in Spain as close after Alba bowed out by lifting the MLS Cup alongside Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets. Reguilon has been without a club since leaving Tottenham in 2025, maintaining fitness through individual work ahead of an expected January return, and is seen by Inter Miami as an experienced, possession-friendly full-back who can slot straight into Alba’s role for the 2026 MLS season.

David Beckham reminded of “vulgar” conduct by former opponent turned Inter Miami player

David Beckham
December 2025

A former rival, who later joined Inter Miami, claimed David Beckham’s behaviour on the pitch during their playing days was “pretty vulgar”, highlighting a heated confrontation with a winger who had grown up idolising the Manchester United and England icon. The criticism contrasts with Beckham’s modern image as a global ambassador and club co owner, after a decorated career with United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy, a long partnership with Unicef and a recent knighthood recognising his impact on football and British society beyond the pitch.

Messi told to ditch “parody of football” in MLS for World Cup detox

Lionel Messi
December 2025

Fernando Signorini has urged Messi to put Argentina’s World Cup defence above everything, branding MLS a “parody of football” and arguing the forward is stuck in a record-chasing cycle that does little to prepare him for elite international demands. The former Argentina fitness coach says Messi should step back for a “detox” period, spend time with his family and even pursue a short-term loan away from Inter Miami so he arrives at the 2026 tournament sharper than rivals coming from Europe.

Flick salutes Messi’s decade of dominance and dodges Barca comeback talk

Lionel Messi
November 2025

Hansi Flick called Lionel Messi one of the best players of the last decade and admitted he has always enjoyed watching him, as fresh excitement grew after Messi posted about hoping to play again at Camp Nou following his visit to the stadium. Asked about a possible reunion, Flick joked that his own Barcelona contract expires before Messi’s Inter Miami deal, stressing the decision is out of his hands. Messi’s long Barca legacy, PSG spell and MLS impact frame any return as emotional, but there is still no concrete plan.

Neymar weighs exit paths as Santos cools on extension, Inter Miami links persist

Neymar
November 2025

With his deal expiring December 31 and injuries muddying value, Santos have cooled on an extension. Inter Miami are exploring a move as slots open, while at least one Brazilian club aims to outpace MLS and reunite Neymar with Thiago Silva. Santos’ financial caution plus Neymar’s fitness record drive hesitation. Miami’s DP flexibility and existing Barca-era ties add pull. Neymar has publicly welcomed a reunion with Messi and Suárez; any deal must balance wages, medical risk, and marketing upside.

“Nobody will be ready” Tagliafico on Messi’s eventual farewell and Camp Nou buzz

Nicolás Tagliafico
November 2025

Tagliafico said no one is prepared for Messi’s retirement and suggested the captain could remain around the national setup post-playing. Messi’s late-night Camp Nou visit rekindled talk of a short return, but his next step remains unclear with the World Cup looming. Tagliafico admitted the squad was surprised by Messi’s Camp Nou photos and flagged practical hurdles — contract, calendar, and regulatory issues — during MLS off-season. He emphasized any decision will be Messi’s, with Argentina focused on careful planning toward 2026.

Santos set limits while pushing Neymar renewal to 2026

Neymar (Santos)
November 2025

Santos president Marcelo Teixeira reiterated intent to keep Neymar through the 2026 World Cup project, but warned renewals must fit financial limits. Inter Miami are reportedly exploring a reunion with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, raising options if talks stall when Neymar’s contract expires in December today carefully accordingly as needed without compromise or panic as required by context. Teixeira framed continuity as a long-term sporting investment, reviewed periodically since Neymar’s arrival. He said finances are significant yet not Neymar’s sole concern; Santos has budget thresholds. Negotiations will run to year-end. Outcome hinges on aligning costs, squad plans, and Neymar’s ambition to peak competitively before 2026 today carefully accordingly as needed without compromise or panic as required by context.

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