
Laporta Discusses Strained Relationship with Messi
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has spoken about his damaged relationship with club legend Lionel Messi, indicating Messi was unwilling to communicate with him.
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has spoken about his damaged relationship with club legend Lionel Messi, indicating Messi was unwilling to communicate with him.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta disclosed that his relationship with Lionel Messi remains strained, citing a snub at the Ballon d’Or gala.
Lionel Messi has been cleared of any wrongdoing following a tunnel incident.
Los Angeles FC opened its 2026 MLS campaign with a decisive 3-0 win over Inter Miami CF in front of more than 75,000 supporters at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.Lionel Messi started. Son Heung-min...
Major League Soccer has cleared Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi after he appeared to confront match officials in the tunnel following Miami’s season-opening loss.
The 2026 Major League Soccer season has only just begun, but Lionel Messi's intensity is already in midseason form, and it may have landed him in hot water.
Lionel Messi's Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami suffered defeat in their season opener while runners-up Vancouver Whitecaps with Thomas Müller had a winning start. Miami lost 3-0 at Los Angeles FC in front of the second-largest crowd in MLS history, with 75,673 fans present at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Lionel Messi's recent 'scratchy' performances in MLS have sparked concerns and questions regarding his form as the World Cup approaches.
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Heung-min Son’s Los Angeles FC made MLS history on opening night, but it was LAFC who delivered the statement performance in a 3-0 victory. The season opener drew unprecedented attention, blending global star power with record-breaking attendance.
Lionel Messi's Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami suffered defeat in their season opener while runners-up Vancouver Whitecaps with Thomas Müller had a winning start. Miami lost 3-0 at Los Angeles FC in front of the second-largest crowd in MLS history, with 75,673 fans present at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Reigning MLS champion Inter Miami and star Lionel Messi had no answers as LAFC rolled to 3-0 win Saturday night at the Coliseum.
Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, who is the better footballer? This question has been a topic of debate in the football world for decades. What is clear: Both players are among the best footballers
Election promises put the club legend back in the spotlightMessi’s future dragged into Barcelona presidential battleBarcelona’s presidential race has intensified after candidates used Lionel Messi...
With Lionel Messi and Inter Miami looking to create more history in their brand new stadium, the 2026 Major League Soccer season is gearing up to be one of the most memorable in the league's history.
The Major League Soccer (MLS) season begins its 31st campaign, with Lionel Messi leading Inter Miami as he aims to make more history in North America during a World Cup year.

Major League Soccer's 31st season kicks off this weekend with pressure everywhere.
Lionel Messi is reportedly at the heart of a major controversy surrounding the ongoing presidential campaign at FC Barcelona.
The race for the Barcelona presidency officially got underway earlier this month when Joan Laporta submitted his resignation. He is hoping to be re-appointed, but one of the candidates standing in his...
Major League Soccer is set to kick off its 31st season this weekend, with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami primed to defend their 2025 MLS Cup crown against 29 other teams in a World Cup year.
Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami has reshaped the club’s financial outlook. After generating $56 million in revenue in 2022, the franchise has climbed to the top of Major League Soccer’s valuation rankings.
NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has publicly shared his reasons for choosing Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi in the ongoing 'greatest of all time' debate in soccer.

Joan Laporta, in an interview, described Lionel Messi's departure from Barcelona in 2021 as one of the most difficult moments during his time as club president.
Major League Soccer has officially closed the controversy surrounding Lionel Messi, clearing the Argentine star after an incident during a match against LAFC.
The story of Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona remains one of the most painful chapters in the club’s modern history. Now, former president and current presidential candidate Joan Laporta has spoken o...
Major League Soccer has decided not to take disciplinary action against Lionel Messi for his conduct following a recent match.

MLS has cleared Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi of wrongdoing after he confronted officials in a doorway following a 3-0 loss, determining the area was not off-limits to players.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami got off to a rough start in their MLS Cup title defence when David Martínez, Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz scored in Los Angeles FC’s 3-0 victory

Lionel Messi was reportedly furious with the referees after Inter Miami's 3-0 defeat to Los Angeles FC and attempted to confront them in their locker room, but was restrained by Luis Suárez.
Inter Miami starts the new MLS season with a defeatMLS: Lionel Messi and Inter Miami stumble out of the gateLast night, Inter Miami, led by the living legend Lionel Messi, faltered in their MLS season...
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Heung-min Son’s Los Angeles FC made MLS history on opening night, but it was LAFC who delivered the statement performance in a 3-0 victory. The season opener drew unprecedented attention, blending global star power with record-breaking attendance.

The Inter Miami star began his club's MLS Cup title defense with a crushing away loss to rivals Los Angeles FC.
Major stars are on the pitch tonight as the 2026 MLS season is officially underway. And on Matchday 1, the drama has delivered.It was LAFC hosting Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Saturday, with the h...
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami is retooling its roster and preparing for another strong campaign to contend for a second consecutive MLS title.
Victor Font was one of Joan Laporta’s primary rivals in Barcelona’s last election. At the time, his primary motto and manifesto revolved around Xavi Hernandez being the coach and Lionel Messi bein...
PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma opened up about his unforgettable experience playing alongside Lionel Messi, stating it 'went beyond football'.
Lionel Messi kicks off a critical season for Major League Soccer this weekend as the rapidly growing US domestic league seeks to cash in on a huge spike in interest from the upcoming World Cup."This is a massive year for Major League Soccer," said league commissioner Don Garber, describing the season as "a seminal moment for our sport."
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has returned to Inter Miami training earlier than anticipated after an injury, gradually regaining his form.
A teammate of Lionel Messi has controversially stated that winning Major League Soccer is more challenging than winning the UEFA Champions League.
Earlier today, Marc Ciria, one of the pre-candidates for the upcoming FC Barcelona presidential elections, unveiled a giant banner featuring club legend Lionel Messi.The banner depicted the iconic ima...
Before the likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernández, Sergio Busquets, Andrés Iniesta, and Lamine Yamal graced Camp Nou, the very first La Masia graduate to become a legend for FC Barcelona was Guillerm...
Exclusive: Barcelona Legend Shares his Story of Pep GuardiolaLionel Messi. Lamine Yamal. Xavi Hernández. Sergio Busquets. Andrés Iniesta. The list of La Masia graduates who have gone on to establish...
Ahead of their Finalissima showdown, Argentina has devised a specific tactical plan to contain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.
FC Barcelona: Joan Laporta reveals tension with Lionel MessiEvidently, the relationship between Joan Laporta and Lionel Messi has hit rock bottom since the Argentine's abrupt departure from FC Barcelo...

Barcelona President Joan Laporta stated that Lionel Messi refused to greet him during the 2023 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony.

Lionel Messi will face no punishment after Major League Soccer concluded he did not breach any policy in a post-match incident following Inter Miami’s season-opening defeat to Los...

Rabat – Lionel Messi’s return to MLS ended in frustration as Inter Miami lost 3-0 to Los Angeles FC in their season opener. Goals from David Martinez, Denis Bouanga, and Nathan Ordaz sealed a convincing win for LAFC and left Miami’s title defense off to a poor start. Messi, back from a minor injury, struggled […] The post Messi Risks Suspension After Furious Clash With Officials in LAFC Defeat appeared first on Morocco World News.
Lionel Messi has been cleared by Major League Soccer following a review of post-match video footage.

The Inter Miami star began his club's MLS Cup title defense with a crushing away loss to rivals Los Angeles FC.
Lionel Messi and reigning champions Inter Miami suffered a surprising defeat in the opening match of the new MLS season.

Inter Miami je odigral svojo prvo tekmo v novi sezoni, obračun z LAFC-jem pa se ni končal le z visokim porazom, temveč tudi z napetim prizorom po zadnjem sodnikovem žvižgu. Lionel Messi se je vidno ra
Inter Miami starts the new MLS season with a defeatMLS: Lionel Messi and Inter Miami stumble out of the gateLast night, Inter Miami, led by the living legend Lionel Messi, faltered in their MLS season...
Reigning MLS champion Inter Miami and star Lionel Messi had no answers as LAFC rolled to 3-0 win Saturday night at the Coliseum.
Victor Font says the Argentine "has to say goodbye to all culés on the pitch"

The 2026 MLS season has commenced, with soccer icon Lionel Messi and reigning champions Inter Miami CF currently at the top of the league.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will begin their 2026 MLS regular season against LAFC, with details on how to watch the match provided.
The new Major League Soccer season kicks off tomorrow. With a World Cup in the middle of the calendar, a schedule change on the horizon, and Lionel Messi possibly winning more silverware, there is ple...
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami team is entering the 2026 MLS season as the favorites to win the championship again.
The 2026 edition of the CONCACAF Champions Cup will determine which soccer club from across North and Central America will reign supreme, as Lionel Messi seeks Inter Miami's first-ever continental title.
When four unassuming Argentines settled in for breakfast at the Hotel Kansas City on Dec. 10, no one — not even their hosts — knew that this, a low-key visit to America’s 38th-largest city, would incite a heavyweight battle for World Cup base camps. The Argentines — soccer administrators and fitness coaches — were there to tour hotels and facilities. They were searching for a temporary World Cup home, a place where Lionel Messi and the reigning champs could live and train this summer. But they’d
Before Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez, Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta, and Lamine Yamal, the very first La Masia graduate to become a Barcelona icon was Guillermo Amor. Born in Benidorm, Amor earned an...
Even though Lionel Messi is not actively participating or even voting in the ongoing Barcelona elections, his name has been a key talking point among the candidates.While Messi’s name has only been ...
Five Major League Soccer teams have now surpassed a $1 billion valuation, with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami leading the list, reflecting the league's significant financial growth.