MLS

Messi makes first public appearance since World Cup final loss

Lionel Messi intended the 2026 World Cup final to be his farewell to international football, according to teammate Leandro Paredes, as the 39-year-old retreated to his hometown of Rosario following Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain on July 19.

France Football confirms Messi eligible for Ballon d’Or despite playing in MLS

Lionel Messi's remarkable 2026 World Cup campaign — eight goals and four assists through seven matches — has thrust a familiar question back into the spotlight: can a player competing outside Europe win the Ballon d'Or? The answer from the…

Messi becomes fastest to 100 MLS goal contributions

BMO Field hosted the largest crowd in Toronto FC's history on Saturday as 44,828 fans packed into the newly expanded stadium to watch Lionel Messi's Inter Miami dismantle their hosts 4-2 in what doubled as a dress rehearsal for next…

Sargent, Rodríguez set for MLS debuts as Messi chases 900th goal

Major League Soccer's fourth weekend of the season brings 15 matches across Saturday and Sunday, headlined by potential first appearances from marquee signings and Lionel Messi's pursuit of a historic milestone. With expansion side San Diego FC sitting atop the…

Soccer’s global rule body adopts MLS time-wasting crackdown

The International Football Association Board voted Saturday to write two rules pioneered by Major League Soccer into the global Laws of the Game, marking a rare instance in which American soccer innovations have reshaped the sport worldwide.