Messi put his right hand on the back of Ballouchy’s neck and squeezed hard enough that it appeared to stun him.

Whether it's attempting to exert an oversized influence or simply being uber-competitive, Messi is showing he won't hold back ...

Lionel Messi's teammate Luis Suarez was also fined for making contact with NYCFC's Birk Risa during a heated exchange after ...

It's going to be a very busy spring, summer, and fall for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, who are led by Javier Mascherano in ...

The opening week of the 2025 MLS season did not disappoint, delivering high-stakes drama, breakout performances, and a fair ...

Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami star Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Tuesday for grabbing the back of the neck of an NYCFC assistant coach.

Major League Soccer season began Saturday with Lionel Messi playing in prime time. Inter Miami and NYCFC battled to a draw.

An up and down first week of regular competitions for Inter Miami included a pair of Concacaf Champions Cup triumphs over Sporting KC and a tumultuous draw with NYCFC.

Since joining Inter Miami in the summer of 2023, Lionel Messi has completely changed the landscape of Major League Soccer.

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Lionel Messi faced consequences for his interaction with a referee at the end of Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with NYCFC.