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Lionel Messi reportedly avoids a potential MLS sanction after confronting refs following Inter Miami's 3-0 loss to LAFC Inter Miami star Lionel Messi reportedly avoids a possible MLS sanction after confronting referees following the team’s loss to LAFC.
FEBRUARY 22 • BOLAVIP.COM
Luis Suárez stops Messi from confronting referees 👀

Luis Suárez stops Messi from confronting referees 👀
FEBRUARY 22 • FOX SPORTS
Furious Lionel Messi enters referee locker room after Inter Miami loss at LAFC Footage shows a furious Lionel Messi entering the referee's locker room after Inter Miami's season-opening defeat to LAFC on Saturday, Feb....
FEBRUARY 22 • USATODAY.COM

Casemiro to become Lionel Messi's new right-hand man?! Inter Miami target outgoing Man Utd midfielder as Sergio Busquets replacement

Inter Miami are reportedly interested in signing Casemiro when he leaves Manchester United at the end of the season. The Brazil internationa...
FEBRUARY 22 • goal
Casemiro to become Lionel Messi's new right-hand man?! Inter Miami target outgoing Man Utd midfielder as Sergio Busquets replacement

4 Takeaways From LAFC's MLS Season Opening Win Over Lionel Messi, Inter Miami

It wasn't a pretty sight for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, who got a first-hand look at a stacked LAFC team that will challenge them for the...
FEBRUARY 22 • FOX SPORTS
4 Takeaways From LAFC's MLS Season Opening Win Over Lionel Messi, Inter Miami
"His presence here in the American league has changed my perspective" - Heung-Min Son makes Lionel Messi claim after LAFC v Inter Miami LAFC star Heung-Min Son has hailed his Inter Miami counterpart Lionel Messi as the driving force behind his move to the MLS.
FEBRUARY 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
LAFC vs. Inter Miami Highlights | FOX Soccer

LAFC vs. Inter Miami Highlights | FOX Soccer
FEBRUARY 22 • FOX SPORTS
"Most overrated player in MLS" - Fans slam Lionel Messi's teammate as Inter Miami lose to LAFC in MLS season opener Inter Miami fans tore into goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair over his performance during their 2026 MLS opener against Los Angeles FC.
FEBRUARY 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Furious Lionel Messi had to be calmed by Luis Suarez after Inter Miami's 3-0 blowout loss to LAFC In a rare sight, Lionel Messi stormed off after Inter Miami’s 3-0 loss to LAFC, with Luis Suarez stepping in to calm the furious Argentine.
FEBRUARY 22 • BOLAVIP.COM
WATCH: Denis Bouanga, LAFC torch Lionel Messi & Inter Miami | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
FEBRUARY 22 • MLSSOCCER.COM
History made! LAFC vs. Inter Miami sets MLS attendance record | MLSSoccer.com Son Heung-Min vs. Lionel Messi on MLS is Back weekend? Fans came out in record numbers to watch a historic first Walmart Saturday Showdown.
FEBRUARY 22 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Messi, MLS Champs Inter Miami Trounced 3-0 By LAFC in Season Opener

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami got off to a rough start in their MLS Cup title defense when David Martínez, Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz sco...
FEBRUARY 22 • FOX SPORTS
Messi, MLS Champs Inter Miami Trounced 3-0 By LAFC in Season Opener
Messi silenced in the Coliseum: LAFC rout Inter Miami 3-0 on MLS Opening Night LAFC open the 2026 MLS season with a statement 3-0 win over Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at the historic LA Memorial Coliseum, drawing 75,67...
FEBRUARY 22 • NYPOST.COM
LAFC vs Inter Miami live updates: Time, how to watch Messi in MLS season opener Lionel Messi and Inter Miami visit Los Angeles to play LAFC at the historic Coliseum during "MLS is Back" opening weekend.
FEBRUARY 22 • USATODAY.COM
Four shots in opener Messi registered four shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.
Impact Messi was in the starting XI and looked to pull the strings in the season opener, but LAFC's compact back line and relentless midfield pressure clogged the middle and took away his clean looks in dangerous areas. His most dangerous sequence came early in the second half when he slipped a pass to Facundo Mura, whose cross set up German Berterame for a header that flashed wide of the near post. Miami ramped up the pressure after the break in search of an equalizer, but that sequence stood as their best chance as LAFC locked things down and secured the clean sheet, with Messi firing four shots (zero on target) while logging the full 90 minutes in a clear sign he's fully past his recent hamstring issues.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Is Lionel Messi playing today for Inter Miami vs LAFC in 2026 MLS season opener? Lionel Messi’s status remains a key storyline ahead of Inter Miami’s 2026 MLS season opener against Los Angeles FC.
FEBRUARY 21 • BOLAVIP.COM
Where to watch LAFC vs. Inter Miami live stream, TV channel, start time for MLS season opener | Sporting News Lionel Messi and defending MLS champions Inter Miami will get their 2026 regular season under way as they travel across the country to meet...
FEBRUARY 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
How to watch MLS matches: Live streams, TV channels, start times and key fixtures for 2026 season | Sporting News With Lionel Messi and Inter Miami looking to create more history in their brand new stadium, the 2026 Major League Soccer season is gearing...
FEBRUARY 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
MLS 2026 season: Lionel Messi's trophy hunt, plus World Cup boost The MLS season kicks off with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami vying for more trophies. Plus, preparations for the World Cup and a major calenda...
FEBRUARY 21 • USATODAY.COM

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami reloads for a run at a second straight MLS title

Less than three months removed from its first MLS Cup championship, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami shows no signs of a letdown
FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press
Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami Prediction and Betting Tips | 21st February 2026 The 2026 edition of MLS begins with a round of matches this weekend as Los Angeles FC lock horns with Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano's I...
FEBRUARY 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Lionel Messi sets historic record with IFFHS recognition alongside one of his Inter Miami teammates Lionel Messi, with recognition from the IFFHS, recorded a historic milestone alongside one of his Inter Miami teammates.
FEBRUARY 20 • BOLAVIP.COM

Major League Soccer opens the season with eyes on the World Cup and a schedule shift in 2027

Major League Soccer opens its 31st season this weekend, kicking off one of the most consequential stretches in the league’s history
FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press
LAFC vs. Inter Miami: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Son Heung-min and Lionel Messi are set to clash on MLS opening weekend.
FEBRUARY 20 • SI.COM
Option for opener Messi (hamstring) is an option for Saturday's match against LAFC, according to Lizzy Becherano of ESPN Soccer.
Impact Messi is in the call for Saturday aftern some slight concerns of a hamstring injury, coming after the attacker's training Wednesday. The Argentine should immediately work into the starting XI as Miami starts the campaign to defend their title, still playing not only as one of the best players in the league but also producing at a world-class level. He would record 35 goals and 23 assists last season in 34 appearances (32 starts), a high tally to top, but definitely not out of the picture for the World Cup winner.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
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