Lionel Messi has a former Major League Soccer standout to thank for saving his return to Argentina on Thursday night. Now, Messi can focus on leading Inter Miami in the FIFA Club World Cup later this ...

Despite airing head-to-head against the Big 12 and SEC Championship games, the MLS Cup turned in a strong audience on Saturday. The league announced on Friday that this year’s MLS Cup between Lionel ...

Messi and Inter Miami team-mates celebrate in front of the crowd after beating NYCFC Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) ...

The first game of the revamped Club World Cup ended in a 0-0 draw between MLS side Inter Miami and Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Lionel Messi and his team-mates earned a share of the points thanks, in ...

A big takeaway from Friday’s draw is the strong possibility that one of soccer's biggest stars could be back in North Texas this summer. Lionel Messi, an Argentine soccer player, made his Dallas debut ...

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami still have an outside chance to win their second straight MLS Supporters’ Shield title. But they spoiled a crucial opportunity to secure points to make their pursuit ...

MIAMI GARDENS, FL — Lionel Messi knew he didn’t score, but it didn’t stop fans at the FIFA Club World Cup opener from thinking he did, and cheering until they realized he didn’t. Messi lined up for a ...

EYES WILL BE ON ARROWHEAD FOR THE WORLD CUP. AND NOW WE KNOW WHICH COUNTRIES ARE COMING TO KC. THIS SUMMER. FIFA RELEASED THE MATCH SCHEDULE OVER THE WEEKEND ON JUNE 16TH. IT’S LIONEL MESSI AND ...