[ad_1] Inter Miami remain optimistic that Lionel Messi will sign a new contract with the Major League Soccer club, as negotiations begin to extend his stay beyond the end of 2025. Messi’s current deal is set to expire in December, but discussions are under way between the club, Major League Soccer officials, and the 38-year-old’s … Read more
[ad_1] PASADENA: European champions Paris Saint-Germain suffered a shock 1-0 Club World Cup defeat to Brazilian side Botafogo on Thursday after Lionel Messi lit up the tournament with a brilliant free-kick winner for Inter Miami. Atletico Madrid and Palmeiras also won as the second round of group matches began, but it was Botafogo who stole … Read more
[ad_1] MIAMI: The expanded Club World Cup has kicked off with healthy crowds, “Messi mania” and a festival atmosphere in Miami, giving an early vindication to world football body FIFA after fears of empty stands and global disinterest. FIFA controversially awarded Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami a backdoor route into the tournament, ensuring the sport’s biggest … Read more
[ad_1] MIAMI: Inter Miami will have to rely heavily on Lionel Messi’s firepower as they prepare for Saturday’s Club World Cup opener against Al-Ahly, with coach Javier Mascherano forced to re-shuffle his backline due to a string of injuries. Fullback Jordi Alba, fellow defender Gonzalo Lujan and defensive midfielder Yannick Bright have all been ruled … Read more