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The Latest Breaking News from Lionel Messi

How MLS has become a key proving ground for Socceroos World Cup hopefuls

A sizeable contingent of Australian players in the US adds intrigue to the upcoming Group D clash between the two nations

The Guardian - AU

Argentina 2026 World Cup Preview: Defending Champions Hunt Legendary Feat

Only two nations have ever successfully defended the World Cup, but Argentina is more than up for the task this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Premier League-Bound Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall Stun in Historic MLS Showings

Two of the brightest young stars in MLS took big steps on Wednesday night.

Sports Illustrated

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Grading Inter Miami’s Theatrical Win Over FC Cincinnati As Messi Records Hat Trick

The Argentinian soccer legend was on fire Wednesday night.

Sports Illustrated

The Most Likely Player From Every MLS Team to Play in the World Cup

MLS is expected to set a record for the most World Cup players from the league this summer.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 MLS Clubs With the Most Expensive Payrolls—Inter Miami Reign Supreme

Lionel Messi’s salary alone puts Inter Miami’s payroll through the roof.

Sports Illustrated

Adidas' £50m World Cup commercial: here's everyone who features in the ad

Adidas athletes Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal and Trinity Rodman join forces with Timothee Chalamet for new commercial

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Lionel Messi’s staggering Inter Miami salary revealed

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The Independent UK

Lionel Messi tops Son Heung Min as highest paid MLS players revealed

Messi earns more than the whole squad of 28 of the 29 other MLS teams

The Independent UK

Top 10 MLS Salaries in 2026: Lionel Messi Earns Giant Pay Raise

LAFC superstar Son Heung-min makes the second-most in MLS after Lionel Messi.

Sports Illustrated

$28.3m Messi is MLS’s top earner again, making more than twice as much as Son

The Inter Miami and LAFC stars are the highest-paid players in the league by a distance, while other new arrivals’ numbers are revealed for the first time

The Guardian - US

MLS Power Rankings: New England Shines at Home, Inter Miami’s Resurgence and More From Matchday 12

It was a packed week of MLS action as the World Cup stands just one month away.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina Gives Major Update on Lionel Messi’s 2026 World Cup Involvement

Messi rattled off his six favorites for the World Cup as he played down Argentina’s chances of defending its title.

Sports Illustrated

From Messi to Mbappé: Argentina’s World Cup sticker obsession returns

Thousands of football fans in Buenos Aires are gathering in parks and public squares to swap World Cup stickers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Evening Standard

Tottenham: Injured Spurs star handed new World Cup hope after squad announcement

Tournament chances have been hanging in the balance after season-ending setback

The Guardian - US

New England’s Revolution are a surprise contender: MLS weekend wrap

Also: James Rodríguez finally makes his mark with Minnesota, and a perfect stat line appears in the Bronx

The Guardian - UK

Arbeloa defends fighting players, Glasner vows to rotate, Liverpool v Chelsea buildup – matchday live

Spygate 2.0, Iran say they’ll play at the World Cup subject to certain conditions, the latest from Real Madrid and other news ahead of Saturday’s action

Sports Illustrated

The Top 15 Goal Scorers in World Cup History

Goals on soccer’s grandest stage carry an extra weight.

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Satadru Dutta Breaks Silence on Chaotic Lionel Messi GOAT Tour Event in Kolkata

Sports promoter Satadru Dutta has publicly spoken out about the controversy surrounding Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour event in Kolkata last year, blaming former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas for the chaos that disrupted the much-anticipated programme.

Sports Illustrated

‘He Is Willing’—How Lionel Messi Is Helping Inter Miami’s Quest to Sign Casemiro

Casemiro has spoken in the past about his relationship with Messi which could prove to be decisive.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Best World Cups of All Time—Ranked

Sporting spectacles don’t come any better than the World Cup—especially these iconic editions that rose above the rest.

Sports Illustrated

When Was the Last Time Arsenal Reached the Champions League Final?

The Gunners are battling to claim their first-ever major European crown.

Sports Illustrated

The Best 50 World Cup Quiz Questions: From Easiest to Hardest

We’ll be mightily impressed if you can answer all of these World Cup questions correctly.

Sports Illustrated

Two-Time World Cup Winner Names Player ‘Technically Better’ Than Messi, Ronaldo

The frequent Ballon d’Or nominee was once described as a “synonym for showtime.”

Sports Illustrated

MLS Power Rankings: Top Teams Faltered, Inter Miami Humiliated and More From Matchday 11

FC Cincinnati cashed in on drama against Chicago, and Inter Miami’s embarrassment took the spotlight on Matchday 11.

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