Fanciful whispers about a short-term loan spell back in Europe during the upcoming MLS off-season recently began to form at the edges of the internet. Turkish champions Galatasaray emerged as an unlikely landing place for Messi.

Messi strikes first for @InterMiamiCF! // Audi MLS Cup Playoffs pic.twitter.com/TJyxbLvK9T Nashville are a side that Messi enjoys facing as the Argentine has now scored 15 goals in his 10 appearances against them -- a number that would rank 12th in Messi's goals scored against La Liga clubs in league play during his illustrious Barcelona career.

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The Argentine helped Inter Miami take the next steps towards the 2025 MLS Cup with a pair of goals and assists.

An Argentina World Cup winner is reportedly being monitored by Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr. In the final stages of their professional careers, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo share one more thing in common: both have elevated their respective leagues since arriving.

Atlanta United is bringing back Gerardo “Tata” Martino as coach, signing him through the 2027 season. Atlanta made the announcement on Thursday, re-hiring the man who led the team to the Major League Soccer title in 2018 and was named coach of the year.

The Inter Miami and Argentina star has a huge presence in the business world, but humbly admits he knows little about it