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Following his two-assist performance in Inter Miami’s victory, Lionel Messi worried fans after asking to be substituted in the 73rd minute due to physical discomfort. Nevertheless, the 38-year-old star reportedly does not place his participation in the 2026 World Cup with Argentina at risk. Lionel Messi once again emerged as a key figure for Inter Miami. In the team’s recent 6–4 victory over Philadelphia Union, he contributed two crucial assists. Nevertheless, the 38-year-old star worried fans after asking to be substituted in the 73rd minute due to physical discomfort. Despite this, he reportedly would not place his participation with Argentina at the 2026 World Cup at risk, bringing relief to supporters. According to Gastón Edul, a well-known journalist covering the Argentina national team, via X, formerly Twitter, Lionel Messi requested to be substituted during Inter Miami’s most recent match as a precautionary measure. After feeling tightness in his hamstring, the Argentine veteran decided not to risk a more serious injury. With this in mind, he could still be available to play at the 2026 World Cup, pursuing his sixth appearance in the tournament. Even though Messi has yet to confirm his participation in the World Cup, Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala revealed that the veteran would be called up if he wants to be part of the process. Still performing at a high level with the Herons, Messi could once again emerge as the central figure of the national team to pursue another title. With the anticipated tournament drawing closer, Lionel continues to shine thanks to his all-around impact. Throughout the season with Inter Miami, Messi has remained one of the standout players in MLS, scoring 12 goals and providing seven assists, ranking among the league’s top contributors in both categories. In addition, he has continued to prove crucial for Argentina, scoring eight goals to finish as the top scorer in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers. After avoiding a serious injury setback, he appears poised to once again play a key role at the anticipated tournament. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF. Rodrigo De Paul shares Messi’s physical plan for 2026 World Cup At 38 years old, Lionel Messi has chosen not to reveal whether he will be present at the 2026 World Cup, preferring instead to focus on day-to-day progress. Nevertheless, Rodrigo De Paul has revealed details that could hint at the veteran star’s presence with Argentina at the tournament. Not only has Messi continued to shine physically in MLS, but he has also reportedly maintained an intense preparation routine outside regular training sessions. “We are both pushing ourselves physically to arrive in the best possible shape; we set a double-shift routine for ourselves and we have our own trainer—we’re putting in the work and doing well. It’s separate work from the club with the World Cup in mind,” De Paul said, via Lo del Pollo on YouTube. With this in mind, the 38-year-old star is near to play his sixth edition in the tournament history.
Inter Miami are ahead against Cincinnati with a Lionel Messi goal. With Inter Miami looking to move closer to the top of the conference, the road match against Cincinnati was a good test. As has happened in most matches, Lionel Messi opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. The match had started well for Inter Miami, with a link-up between Messi and Berterame that ended in a goal from the left-footed star, but it was ruled out for offside. However, he did not miss the next chance. Preferring to combine down the left side, Inter Miami moved up the field and created danger, but their goal came from a mistake by Miazga. A through ball by Rodrigo de Paul was slightly too long, and the defender tried to clear it, but the deflection bounced off Messi’s right leg and into the net. Right place, right time. 😉Messi capitalizes on the clearance for his 10th goal of the season. 💥📺 Apple TV: https://t.co/8JrzpESVHR pic.twitter.com/kZhyfQtUI1— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 14, 2026 Cincinnati came back through a Kevin Denkey penalty late in the first half, before Pavel Bucha made it 2-1 early in the second. However, Inter Miami responded quickly with a move down the right that ended in a de Paul assist for Messi, who only had to steer the ball in for the equalizer. MESSI BRACE! ✨A beautiful team goal from @InterMiamiCF finished off by Messi. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/gBZ9CFjgXA— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 14, 2026 The celebration did not last long as Evander restored the lead for the home side. However, there was still more from the Argentine, as he assisted Mateo Silvetti for the 3-3 equalizer. Immediate impact! 😤Mateo Silvetti with cut back and finish to equalize for @InterMiamiCF. pic.twitter.com/Hb48EazBMX— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 14, 2026 Quickly after, goalkeeper Roman Celentano dropped the ball following a collision with Andrei Chirila, allowing Germán Berterame to score Inter Miami’s 4-3 near the end. To cap it all off, Messi completed his hat trick with a right-footed finish from the penalty spot after a good pass from Silvetti. MESSI HAT TRICK 🎩🎩🎩 pic.twitter.com/r89IPOglLZ— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 14, 2026
The Inter Miami and LAFC stars are the highest-paid players in the league by a distance, while other new arrivals’ numbers are revealed for the first timeLionel Messi is receiving even more on his second MLS contract, as unveiled in the MLS Players Association’s latest drop of player salary information. The union drops offer a fascinating lens into MLS squad construction, a chance to play sporting director and give pass/fail verdicts on roster construction across the 30-team circuit.The Argentinian – whose take-home figure does not include additional amounts earned via Apple streaming subscriptions or jersey sales through Adidas and Fanatics – remains far and away MLS’s top earner, receiving $28.3m in his fourth season with Inter Miami. Son Heung-min ranks second, with Los Angeles FC paying the Tottenham icon $11.2m, while Rodrigo De Paul joins Messi on the podium not as his bodyguard but as the earner of a $9.7m income. Continue reading...
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After Orlando City's comeback 4-3 at the Nu Stadium, Ian Fray revealed that Lionel Messi called the Inter Miami game as "unacceptable." Inter Miami suffered one of the most stunning defeats of the 2026 MLS season, squandering a 3-0 lead in the Florida Derby as Orlando City completed a heroic 4-3 comeback. In the aftermath of the collapse at Nu Stadium, Ian Fray revealed that captain Lionel Messi addressed the dressing room afterward and called the result “unacceptable.” Fray had opened the scoring with a header from the left in the fourth minute, before Messi set up Telasco Segovia in the 25th and then added his own name to the scoresheet with a brilliant finish in the 33rd. From there, Martin Ojeda’s hat trick and Tyrese Spicer’s goal in the 90th minute turned the game completely on its head, handing Orlando a 4-3 victory. Speaking to the media in the mixed zone, Fray was asked about the mood and the conversation that took place in the locker room, and he made clear that Messi had been the one to address the group. “Yes, the captain spoke and gave us a lot of motivational words ahead of the upcoming match. “He said that this is unacceptable, and it’s something we all completely agree with — this is unacceptable, and it certainly won’t happen again,” Fray added. The defender had exited the game in the 66th minute in what appeared to be an injury, replaced by Facundo Mura, though he showed no obvious signs of distress afterward, providing a small measure of relief for the club. Ian Fray comenta que Lionel Messi habló después del partido y dijo en el vestuario que esto era inaceptable y que no podía volver a suceder.#InterMiamiCF pic.twitter.com/76vsfhwgPS— José Armando (@Jarm21) May 3, 2026 The defeat marked the worst single-game comeback Messi has experienced in his career, and Inter Miami continue to struggle to recapture the form that carried them to the 2025 MLS title. Next up, the Herons travel to Canada to face Toronto FC on Saturday, May 9, a game Messi is already locked in on after Saturday’s humbling result at their home ground. Messi and a heated exchange with the referee Saturday’s Florida Derby was not without its off-ball drama, as several Inter Miami players clashed with referee Guido Gonzalez Jr. throughout the match. One of the main grievances centered on the foul count, with Miami whistled for 18 infractions compared to just five for Orlando, a disparity that frustrated multiple players throughout the night. The third yellow card of the night for Miami arrived in the 59th minute when Rodrigo De Paul was booked for protesting a decision. A similar moment followed in the 78th minute involving Messi, who was cautioned after voicing his displeasure with Gonzalez Jr. following the referee’s decision to award Orlando a penalty after a foul by Maxi Falcon, with the Argentine arguing that several other fouls had gone uncalled against his side. 🚨There were about 10 fouls on Messi that the referee didn’t call, and a similar push from behind on Berterame — just like the one that earned Orlando a penalty — was completely ignored. Messi’s reaction towards the referee says it all! 😤🤬 pic.twitter.com/PvtdPwE86P— Inter Miami News Hub (@Intermiamicfhub) May 3, 2026 Fray was also asked about the official’s performance and did not hold back. “I think this referee has something against maybe some of the players of our team — it’s just as simple as that,” he said, before stressing that the result ultimately rested on his team’s shoulders. “You should never lose a game going 3-0,” he added.
