Lionel Messi coverage in MLS and beyond.
Lionel Messi’s suspension for skipping the MLS All-Star Game has ignited a firestorm. With no medical exemption, the league benched its biggest star ahead of a critical clash against FC Cincinnati.
Messi’s next decision will be a career-defining finale worthy of his legacy. MLS, with its growing infrastructure and global pull, offers a stage for him to cement his legacy in America, especially as the U.S. hosts the 2026 World Cup.
With a contract until December 2025, the Saudi club is targeting a project that could revive the old confrontation with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Lionel Messi has surpassed Gonzalo Higuain as Inter Miami's number one goal contributor for the South Florida club
No player other than Lionel Messi has had more goal contribution in MLS since arriving.
After joining MLS in July 2023, Messi’s achievements at Inter Miami can’t be ignored: he made it to two finals and won a trophy but was away for almost two months due to injury; see Messi‘s numbers
