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 ...

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 ...

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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi were in deep trouble against the Philadelphia Union, but salvaged a point in a wild 3-3 draw Saturday night in MLS play. Philadelphia, who entered the night atop the MLS ...