FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were defeated, 5-3, by the Chicago Fire in a wild mid-week matchup at Chase Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Playing in their sixth game in 18 days, Inter Miami found itself down 3-1 at halftime.

Lionel Messi has one game remaining in the regular MLS season to break a historic record, which is currently held by Carlos Vela. As of writing, Messi has scored 26 goals and has produced 18 assists, meaning he’s racked up 44 goal contributions during the 2025 MLS season.

Lionel Messi is called up for the Argentina National Team but he may miss the upcoming friendly match against Venezuela.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Lionel Messi has been called up by the Argentina National Team for two matches in Miami and Chicago that will cause him to miss a crucial match with Inter Miami in the heat of the MLS Cup playoff race. Messi’s inclusion in ...

Argentina's friendly vs. Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale amid immigration protests.

With questions surrounding Lionel Messi’s availability for Argentina’s match against Puerto Rico, head coach Lionel Scaloni offered a key update on the star forward.