Lionel Messi sparks controversy after late free-kick in Inter Miami winLionel Messi caused controversy after a late free-kick ...

Following his brace for Inter Miami in the 2026 MLS season, Lionel Messi climbed in the all-time ranking for most free kicks scored, with Cristiano Ronaldo in contention, as well.

The 2025 MLS Cup champions were held to a draw by Nashville SC, putting the pressure on the second leg back in Miami.

Lionel Messi made his presence felt as he scored his first official goal of 2026 during Inter Miami's visit to Orlando City ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the expanded Club World Cup on an exquisite free kick, lifting Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over two-time European champion Porto on Thursday. The ...

Messi sealed the contest in the 90th minute, curling a close-range free kick around the wall and inside the left post to hand Miami a decisive two-goal lead.

The highlight that will loop was, of course, Lionel Messi’s. In the 54th minute of a critical Club World Cup match, he lined up a free kick and … splash. He saw Porto’s goalkeeper cheating. He picked ...

Lionel Messi bagged a brilliant brace for Inter Miami as the Herons secured their first competitive victory of 2026 and got ...

Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have had somewhat curious journeys when it comes to their free-kick records – but who has the superior one? Ronaldo quickly became known for scoring fairly ...

Lionel Messi scored a free-kick goal in his second official match of 2026 with Inter Miami, but a comparative question ...

Lionel Messi scored an outstanding free-kick to help steer Inter Miami to a crucial FIFA Club World Cup win against FC Porto. It’s an area of his game though that didn’t come naturally. When Lionel ...

Argentina got its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start thanks to yet another sublime Lionel Messi free kick. With the score still goalless after 78 minutes, Messi stepped up and ...