Lionel Messi
May 2026
Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in MLS history with a record-breaking salary. His $28.3 million earnings, boosted by commercial deals, far exceed other stars like Son Heung-min, highlighting a major gap in league compensation structure.
Lionel Messi
May 2026
Lionel Messi became the fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 goal contributions after starring in Inter Miami’s 4-2 win over Toronto FC. Messi scored once, assisted twice, and created another goal, leading a dominant attacking display that overwhelmed Toronto despite defensive lapses.
Casemiro
May 2026
Casemiro is in talks to join Inter Miami following his expected departure from Manchester United, with the MLS club emerging as a leading destination despite global interest in the midfielder. Negotiations are complicated by MLS salary restrictions, meaning Casemiro may need to accept reduced wages. Interest from Saudi Arabia remains, but Miami currently appear best positioned to secure his signature.
Franco Colapinto
May 2026
Franco Colapinto fulfilled a lifelong dream by meeting Lionel Messi in Miami, sharing a private moment with his idol after previously gifting the football legend a signed race helmet. The meeting took place at Inter Miami’s training ground, allowing a quiet interaction away from media attention. The connection followed Colapinto’s earlier gesture and highlighted a mutual respect between two prominent Argentine athletes.
Inter Miami
April 2026
Inter Miami remain without a home win this season after a 1-1 draw against New England Revolution, coming from behind to salvage a point but extending a frustrating run at their new stadium. Carles Gil gave the visitors the lead before Berterame converted from a rebound after Luis Suarez’s effort. Late saves from Matt Turner denied Miami a winner.
Lionel Messi, Argentina Football Federation
April 2026
A Miami-based events company has filed suit against Lionel Messi and the Argentine federation over a missed friendly appearance against Venezuela. The company claims Messi was contractually expected to play at least 30 minutes unless injured. Messi sat out the Venezuela exhibition but played for Inter Miami the next day, then later featured for Argentina against Puerto Rico. The lawsuit centres on whether the appearance obligation in the event agreement was breached.
Bradley Wright-Phillips
April 2026
Former New York Red Bulls striker Bradley Wright-Phillips has warned Cristiano Ronaldo against ending his career in MLS, arguing that he may struggle to match Lionel Messi’s impact in the league and could damage his legacy by making the move. Wright-Phillips’ view is that Messi’s style and current influence at Inter Miami translate more naturally to MLS than Ronaldo’s might at this stage of his career. The warning is based on opinion rather than any confirmed Ronaldo move, but it adds to the ongoing discussion around his post-Saudi future.
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.
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.
