Also known as: Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami — Major League Soccer club that signed midfielder Casemiro and features Lionel Messi, currently under MLS investigation over tampering allegations.
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Joy Online
… The 39-year-old former Barcelona forward currently plays for Inter Miami and recently retired from international football after Argentina were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. …
Messi agrees to buy second Spanish clubDaily Guide
… Messi, who plays for club side Inter Miami, added: “Today, after what happened with my dad, I’m even more convinced than before.” The post Messi Retires From Int’l Football appeared first on DailyGuide Network.
Messi Retires From Int’l FootballJoy Online
… He added on Instagram on Monday: “Today, after what happened with my dad, I’m even more convinced than before.” His career will continue at club level with Major League Soccer team Inter Miami. …
Messi retires from international footballJoy Online
… Lionel Messi scored four goals to lift Inter Miami to a club-record 7-1 victory over visiting CF Montréal on Saturday and snap the team’s winless run in style. …
Lionel Messi scores 4 goals as Inter Miami net 7 in record winThe Ghanaian Times
Lionel Messi made a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father and hinting he may retire. …
Messi back in action after father’s deathThe Ghanaian Times
… Despite his grief, the Inter Miami forward pledged to honour his father’s memory through parenting his own children. …
I am ready to quit- MessiDaily Guide
Jorge Messi Lionel Messi was absent from Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup clash with Monterrey on Saturday following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, at the age of 68. …
Football World Mourns With Messi After Loss Of FatherJoy Online
Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey on Saturday night after the death of his father, as his team-mates led tributes before and during the match. …
Messi misses Miami defeat after death of fatherJoy Online
… My dad even asked me what I wanted to do when we were feeling down, if I wanted to stay or go back, and I wanted to stay, and he stayed with me.” His father negotiated the contracts with Barça and later his transfers to Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami, while also managing the …
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68Joy Online
Lionel Messi returned to action on Saturday following Argentina’s World Cup final defeat by Spain, coming on as a substitute for Inter Miami in a 2-2 draw with Columbus Crew as team-mate Casemiro scored an own goal. …
Casemiro scores own goal as Messi returns for Inter MiamiLionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become the majority shareholder of Spanish second-division club Eldense, pending legal procedures and approval from Spain's National Sports Council. This would be his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become the majority shareholder of Spanish second-division club Eldense, pending legal procedures and approval from Spain's National Sports Council. This would be his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina captain Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football, saying he has given everything to the national side and has "nothing left to give." Messi, who led Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022 and is the country's all-time leading scorer with 125 goals in 207 appearances, said the decision came after his father's death and reflects his belief that younger players deserve their opportunity.
1 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after 207 appearances and 125 goals for Argentina, saying the decision "hurt" but that he has "nothing left to give" and young players deserve their chance. The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup victory in Qatar in 2022, wrote the retirement message on 21 July, two days after Argentina lost to Spain in the summer's World Cup final.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi scored four goals to lead Inter Miami to a club-record 7-1 victory over CF Montréal, snapping the team's five-game winless run. The win was Miami's first in MLS play since July 25, with the team led by assistant coach Rafael Pérez after the interim head coach was suspended.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi made a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father Jorge at age 68, and has indicated he may retire from football. Messi flew back from Argentina after attending his father's funeral to play in Miami's 3-2 Leagues Cup defeat by Leon.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi said he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father Jorge, aged 68, last week. In an Instagram tribute, Messi expressed uncertainty about his future in football, noting that his father had been by his side from the beginning and had urged him to play in the World Cup.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi died at age 68 following a long illness in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina. Jorge, who served as Messi's agent since the player was 14 years old, played a significant role in his son's football career; Inter Miami and Barcelona both honoured him with moments of silence.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey following the death of his father Jorge, who died on Saturday at age 68 after a long illness in Rosario, Argentina. Inter Miami paid tribute with a minute's silence, black armbands, and team-mates including Rodrigo de Paul honoured him during the match.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, has died at age 68 in Rosario following treatment for an unspecified illness. Lionel Messi's emotional performance at this year's World Cup was attributed to personal difficulties related to his father's health.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi made his competitive return for Inter Miami after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain, coming on as a substitute in a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw with Columbus Crew, where team-mate Casemiro inadvertently scored an own goal.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Major League Soccer is reviewing a tampering allegation against Inter Miami after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 34, from Manchester United on a deal running to the end of 2027 with an option to extend to June 2029. The investigation concerns discovery rights, which gave LA Galaxy first refusal to sign Casemiro, though Inter Miami and the Galaxy have reached a settlement pending the tampering review's conclusion.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Major League Soccer is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed 34-year-old Brazil midfielder Casemiro from Manchester United on a deal running to the end of 2027, with an option to extend until June 2029. The investigation concerns Inter Miami's acquisition of Casemiro's discovery rights from LA Galaxy, an MLS regulation that gives a specific club first refusal over a player.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
During the World Cup in the US, former England captain David Beckham has dominated off-the-pitch marketing, fronting advertising campaigns for 11 brands including McDonald's, Major League Soccer, and Bank of America. Marketing experts attribute his prominence to his broad appeal across demographics and his authentic, down-to-earth persona that translates across football, fashion, entertainment, and business.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina recovered from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez scored the comeback goals, with Fernandez's injury-time header sealing the win.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
As of 2 July, 14 players still active at the World Cup are technically without clubs to return to after the tournament ends. Notable free agents include Casemiro, James Rodriguez, Mo Salah, John Stones, and others, some of whom are using the competition to impress potential suitors despite their employment situations.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi broke Miroslav Klose's World Cup scoring record after scoring two goals against Austria, taking him to 18 goals across his sixth World Cup appearance. Argentina, the defending champions, qualified for the round of 32 with the victory.
24 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in his 200th international appearance as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The emotional performance was Messi's first World Cup hat-trick, drawing him level with Miroslav Klose on 16 all-time competition goals, and made him the first player to appear at six FIFA World Cups.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lionel Messi scored three goals in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria, reaching 16 World Cup goals to tie Germany's Miroslav Klose for the tournament's career scoring record.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup finals goals, the all-time record, as Argentina defeated Algeria in their opening World Cup match. The 38-year-old also became the first player to appear in six World Cups.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa omitted 39-year-old striker Luis Suarez from his 26-man World Cup squad, citing preference for other attacking options including Darwin Nunez, but said Suarez "does not owe me an apology" and has no differences with him. Suarez had retired from international football in September 2024 but recently signalled willingness to return.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Argentina star Lionel Messi was substituted in the 73rd minute of Inter Miami's game on Sunday after clutching his left leg, though coach Guillermo Hoyos said the move was precautionary due to wet pitch conditions and fatigue rather than a confirmed injury. Messi, who has not formally confirmed his participation, is widely expected to play in his record-equalling sixth World Cup appearance, with Argentina's squad due to be named next week.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25m following a contract extension with Inter Miami signed in October, more than double that of the league's next-highest earner.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →