Messi faced plenty of backlash from those in Mexico after mocking their lack of World Cup success compared to Argentina's decorated history. Notably, former "El Tri" international Adolfo "Bofo" Bautista called out the Argentinian for a "lack of professionalism and education."

Lionel Messi got on the scoresheet Saturday as Inter Miami opened ... in front in the 52nd minute at the Allegiant Stadium to make it 2-1. New Miami coach Javier Mascherano removed Messi from the field on 66 minutes in a flurry of second-half substitutions.

Sanllehi’s duties have been reassigned to the club’s academy director Guillermo Hoyos, a long-time confidant and former academy coach of Inter Miami captain and former Barcelona legend Lionel Messi. GiveMeSport’s Tom Bogert first reported news of Sanllehi’s reassignment.

A sellout crowd of 80,000 is expected at Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru, on Wednesday night as Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates play a preseason game against Universitario.

The Athletic confirmed the Sanllehi-Messi incident via an anonymous club source. Inter Miami issued a statement saying that the Sanllehi decision was "pre-planned" and not a response to the exchange on the bus, per the original report from GiveMeSport’s Tom Bogert.

Inter Miami forwards Fafa Picault, left, Lionel Messi and head coach Javier Mascherano walk during a soccer practice session, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Credit: AP/Marta Lavandier Inter Miami tied the game two minutes into stoppage ...

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami fell short of their goals in 2024, so the 2025 season will be all about redemption.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami take on Club América in a preseason clash. Here is the time and how to watch all of the action.

Inter Miami will kick off the defense of its Supporters' Shield trophy on February 22 when it hosts New York City FC at Chase Stadium.

Inter Miami kicked off their preseason tour on Saturday, with the reigning Supporters’ Shield winners facing off against Mexican powerhouse América in a friendly in Las Vegas. Despite falling behind on two occasions,

Lionel Messi hinted at the World Cup 2026 after Inter Miami started their 2025 season with a win over Mexican club Club America. The Argentine is still