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Watch: Lionel Messi reminds Mexican fans of Argentina's World Cup titles in friendly vs. Club América

Lionel Messi’s first 2025 preseason performance for Inter Miami against Club América in Las Vegas quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the match—not just for his goal, but for a viral celebration that sent a clear message to the fans in the stands. Like we’ve never seen him before.

Watch: Messi goal vs. Club América

In the 34th minute of the friendly held at Allegiant Stadium, Messi scored the equalizer for Inter Miami with a perfectly placed header, leveling the score at 1-1. Easiest goal of his career.

Viral: Neymar Jr. reveals the real reason behind his 2017 move from Barcelona to PSG

Lionel Messi wanted to make Neymar the best player in the world.

In a candid interview with Brazilian national team legend, Romario, on the Romario Onze podcast, Neymar Jr. opened up about the real reasons he left FC Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, offering more insight into one of the most talked-about transfers in soccer history.

Neymar to MLS rumors: Chicago Fire and two other MLS clubs in talks with Brazil star

Neymar could be departing Saudi Arabia this summer as his contract with Al Hilal ends and making a move to the United States. Reports from ESPN, GiveMeSport and FootMercato say that a Neymar Chicago Fire move is being discussed.

Fans have believed that Inter Miami would be Neymar’s next destination to reunite with his former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Neymar himself hinted at this move during an interview with CNN this month.

MLS apologizes for announcing wrong Japanese player had joined Atlanta

Jan 10 (Reuters) - Major League Soccer (MLS) apologized on Thursday after saying Celtic's Japanese forward Kyogo Furuhashi had signed for Atlanta United when in fact it was his compatriot Cayman Togashi who had joined the U.S. club.

Atlanta had previously been linked with a move for Scotland-based striker Furuhashi and on Wednesday MLS posted an article on its website saying the 29-year-old Japan international had completed a transfer.

Alexi Lalas says Lionel Messi didn’t deserve Medal of Freedom and was wrong for missing ceremony

Lionel Messi made waves in the U.S. political sphere in the past week after he was surprisingly named as one of 19 people set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He then made more headlines when he was the only person of the 19 recipients not to show up.

Neymar hints at joining Inter Miami in new interview with hopes of a ‘MSN’ reunion

Brazilian forward Neymar said reuniting with his former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami is an interesting prospect and did not rule out a move to the United States as his Al-Hilal contract winds down.

Once one of football's most feared forwards, Neymar struck up a lethal partnership with Messi and Suarez to lead Barcelona to a historic treble before his record-breaking $230.39 million move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.

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Lionel Messi to be honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe Biden

Yes, you read that headline correctly. United States President Joe Biden will give the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, to Inter Miami star Lionel Messi on Saturday.

Messi is one of 19 people receiving the honor from Biden including basketball star Magic Johnson, Bill Nye the Science guy, actor Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton.

Messi isn’t the first soccer player to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Biden bestowed the award to United States women’s national team star and human rights activist Megan Rapinoe in 2022.

The Iranian man who was accused of pretending to be Messi in order to sleep with 23 women

A Messi look-alike living the life of a bachelor eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.

An Iranian man, known for his uncanny similarity with Lionel Messi, has had an incredible launch to fame after capitalizing on his similarities with the Argentine.

Initially thrust into the spotlight for his striking physical similarities to the Argentine icon, Reza Parastesh quickly became a viral sensation, attracting attention from social media, as well as local and worldwide media. 

19-year-old MLS talent Esmir Bajraktarevic departs NE Revolution for Dutch giants PSV

The New England Revolution said farewell to Esmir Bajraktarevic and signed fellow forward Luis Diaz on Thursday.

The Revs transferred Bajraktarevic, 19, to Dutch side PSV Eindhoven for an undisclosed fee after three MLS seasons. New England retained a percentage of the homegrown player's future sell-on rights.

Bajraktarevic appeared in 45 matches (28 starts) from 2022-24, contributing three goals and three assists.

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