Lionel Messi was involved in a heated confrontation with referee Joao Pedro Pinheiro during Argentina’s dramatic 2026 World Cup quarter-final victory over Switzerland. The Inter Miami superstar was caught on camera demanding respect from the Portuguese official following a disagreement over a defensive wall.

Lionel Messi has scored eight goals in his last five World Cup appearances after launching a rocket and later cleaning up a rebound for Argentina against Algeria on Tuesday.

It’s been a heck of an eight-day span for Inter Miami and Lionel Messi. The defending MLS Cup champions and favorite to become the first repeat MLS winner since 2012 were given a rude welcoming to the 2026 season, falling 3-0 to LAFC on opening night.

Lionel Messi scripted history with a hat-trick against Algeria in the FIFA World Cup 2026 but many fans feel he should've been sent-off for a clumsy challenge.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion, shedding tears after his country completed a comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16 and keep their World Cup title defence alive. Argentina were on the brink of elimination at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday,

Lionel Messi and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, were caught on Coldplay’s famous “kiss cam” at the band’s concert on July 27 in Miami. Footage shows the Inter Miami star and Roccuzzo on a big screen at the concert in Miami Gardens as the crowd ...

Lionel Messi's Argentina will continue their defence of the FIFA World Cup title as they sealed a late, late 3-1 win over Switzerland in a tough quarterfinal played out in Kansas City, and you can follow all the reactions live on ESPN,