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Inter Miami

Also known as: Inter Miami CF

Inter Miami — Major League Soccer club where Lionel Messi plays and has scored 100 goals, co-owned by David Beckham.

2026-05-122026-10-29

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  1. June 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … There were great celebrations at full-time, but the Inter Miami’s forward had a terrible start to the game, missing a penalty inside 10 minutes, skewing his attempt wide of the right-hand post. …

    Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record
  3. Daily Guide

    … The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner had faced fitness concerns before the tournament after suffering muscle fatigue while playing for Inter Miami, but he quickly silenced any doubts with a masterclass performance. …

    Emotional Messi Inspires Argentina To Victory
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … Messi scored his first goal in the opening minutes on a nice feed from Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul, the second on a rebound early in the second half. …

    Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick
  5. Joy Online

    … The 38-year-old collected the ball from Inter Miami team-mate Rodrigo De Paul before bending a strike past Luca Zidane – the son of France legend Zinedine Zidane – on his 27th World Cup appearance. …

    Messi equals World Cup goals record with hat-trick in Argentina win
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    … The Inter Miami forward, Uruguay’s all-time leading scorer, retired from international football in September 2024, but recently indicated he would be willing to return if selected. …

    Bielsa says Suarez ‘owes no apology’ after World Cup omission
  7. May 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Argentina star Lionel Messi suffered an injury scare before the World Cup, requesting a substitution during Inter Miami’s Major League Soccer game on Sunday. …

    Messi suffers injury scare before World Cup
  9. Joy Online

    … Figures released by the MLS Players Association reflect the contract extension that Messi, who turns 39 next month, signed with Inter Miami in October. …

    Messi remains top MLS earner with salary of £18.5m
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Messi completes purchase of second Spanish club

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Lionel Messi has completed his purchase of CD Eldense, a Spanish second-division club, marking his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April. The 39-year-old Argentine football legend, who plays for Inter Miami in MLS, reached a preliminary agreement to become the club's majority shareholder in September.

1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Messi completes purchase of second Spanish club

    Lionel Messi has completed his purchase of CD Eldense, a Spanish second-division club, marking his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April. The 39-year-old Argentine football legend, who plays for Inter Miami in MLS, reached a preliminary agreement to become the club's majority shareholder in September.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. Messi scores 100th goal as Inter Miami wins Campeones Cup

    Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in their 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup final at Nu Stadium in Florida, with Casemiro adding the second goal.

    18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d'Or after 100th Miami goal

    Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in a 2-0 Campeones Cup victory, prompting co-owner David Beckham to say the 39-year-old Argentine deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Messi, who has been nominated for the award, scored eight goals and registered four assists as Argentina reached the World Cup final.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Messi to play farewell match for Argentina against Benin

    Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October as the forward's farewell to international football. The 39-year-old announced his retirement from Argentina duty in August following his country's defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.

    17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Argentina names Messi for farewell friendly against Benin

    Argentina have selected Lionel Messi for a friendly against Benin in October, which will be his farewell to international football after he announced his retirement from Argentina duty in August. The match will be held at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on 6 October.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Messi reaches preliminary agreement to buy Eldense shares

    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 →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Lionel Messi retires from international football at 39

    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 →

Monday 31 August

  1. Messi retires from Argentina international football at 39

    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 →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Messi scores four as Inter Miami wins 7-1 over Montreal

    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 →

Friday 14 August

  1. Messi returns to play days after father's death

    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 →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Messi expresses doubts about continuing career after father's death

    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 →

Monday 10 August

  1. Football world mourns death of Lionel Messi's father Jorge

    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 →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Messi absent after father Jorge dies at age 68

    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 →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father and agent, dies at 68

    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 →

Monday 3 August

  1. Messi returns for Inter Miami in 2-2 draw with Casemiro own goal

    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 →

Friday 24 July

  1. MLS investigates Inter Miami over Casemiro tampering allegation

    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 →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. MLS investigates Inter Miami for tampering in Casemiro signing

    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 →

Monday 20 July

  1. David Beckham becomes the face of World Cup in America

    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 →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Argentina beats Egypt 3-2 after dramatic second-half comeback

    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 →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Fourteen World Cup players remain unemployed after tournament

    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 →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Messi surpasses Klose as all-time World Cup scorer

    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 →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Messi hat-trick inspires Argentina to 3-0 World Cup victory

    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 →

  2. Messi scores hat-trick, ties World Cup career scoring record

    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 →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Messi ties World Cup goals record with hat-trick for Argentina

    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 →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Bielsa excludes Suarez from World Cup squad, clarifies no rift

    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 →

Monday 25 May

  1. Messi substituted in Inter Miami game before World Cup

    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 →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Messi's MLS salary doubles to $25m annually

    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 →

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