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Leo Messi praised the 'tremendous atmosphere' at the Broncos' stadium after Rapids-Miami match drew the second-largest crowd in MLS history.
NEW YORK (Monday, April 20, 2026) – Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob ULTRA for Matchday 8 of the 2026 MLS season.
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Lionel Messi moves second behind Donovan in MLS record with 14th Player of the Matchday honor after Inter Miami game
After his performance against the Colorado Rapids, Inter Miami star Lionel Messi claimed the 14th MLS Player of the Matchday honor in his career, moving second in the scoreboard with only Landon Donovan at the top.
Lionel Messi scored a stunning late winner for Inter Miami as they beat Colorado 3-2 in the MLS.Messi had opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Germán Berterame doubled Miami’s lead.But
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has not yet confirmed if he will compete in the 2026 World Cup.
Sandy • Real Salt Lake circled this game on its schedule long ago. Then circled it again. April 22. The day Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami squad visits Utah for the first time. When the Major League Soccer schedule was released months ago,
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has acquired UE Cornellà, a Spanish club currently competing in the lower divisions. The club confirmed the news in an official statement on Thursday.
Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo provided his stance on the GOAT debate between soccer legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
With Lionel Messi making his Colorado debut, there were more No. 10 jerseys at Empower Field Saturday than half of the Broncos home games last fall.
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal added another trophy to his cabinet on Monday night as he was crowned Laureus Young Sportsman of the Year. The teenager won the Laureus “Breakthrough of the Year” award last year and has now been handed another gong at the glitzy ceremony.