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Campeones Cup, Nashville rematch highlight Inter Miami's September schedule:Lionel Messi scored four goals as Inter Miami thrashed CF Montréal 7-1. The win boosts morale after a poor August, with a new manager arriving soon.

D.C. United vs LAFC: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Predicted Lineups:Preview of the MLS match between D.C. United and LAFC. Both teams have only one win in their last five games. LAFC, with stars like Son and Bouanga, are favored despite recent form.

Columbus Crew fall to Club América in Leagues Cup quarterfinals:Club América eliminated Columbus Crew 2-0 in the Leagues Cup. Brian Rodríguez scored twice, including a first-half counter-attack goal, as the Crew missed a penalty and hit the post.

Chicago Fire eye Leagues Cup glory after perfect Phase One:Chicago Fire beat Cruz Azul 2-1 with two goals from Puso Dithejane, winning all three group games to reach the Leagues Cup knockout stage. They face Monterrey next.

Lionel Messi makes emotional return to Inter Miami:Lionel Messi returned to action for Inter Miami days after his father's passing, appearing as a substitute in a 3-2 Leagues Cup loss to Club León, eliminating Miami from the tournament.

Lionel Messi breaks silence on rumours about son joining Barcelona’s La Masia:Lionel Messi has personally shut down rumors of his son Thiago moving to Barcelona's La Masia. The 13-year-old midfielder will continue his development at Inter Miami's academy.

Lionel Messi lands back in Rosario after father Jorge's death at 68... as Inter Miami teammate pays heartfelt tribute during game:Lionel Messi returned to Rosario after his father Jorge died at 68. Inter Miami honored him with armbands, but lost 2-1 to Monterrey. Clubs worldwide paid tribute.

Griezmann sparks Orlando City to massive Leagues Cup win:Antoine Griezmann scored on his Leagues Cup debut, leading Orlando City to a 2-1 win over CF Monterrey. Tyrese Spicer assisted and scored the winner, boosting Orlando's knockout hopes.

David Beckham says signing Lionel Messi is the proudest moment of his career with Inter Miami:David Beckham says bringing Lionel Messi to Inter Miami is his proudest achievement. Messi's arrival transformed the club's global profile and on-field success, winning the Leagues Cup and boosting MLS visibility.

This is the new home of Messi and Inter Miami: on a par with the great NFL and NBA franchises:Inter Miami debuts its new 26,700-seat Nu Stadium against Austin FC. The venue, featuring a 'Leo Messi' stand, aims to boost matchday revenue by over 30% and host events like concerts.

2027 MLS Sprint Season: Key info, what to know:MLS announces the 2027 Sprint Season, a 14-game intra-conference campaign from February to April. It crowns an MLS Cup champion and determines Concacaf Champions Cup and Leagues Cup qualification, preceding the shift to a summer-to-spring calendar in 2027-28.

Leagues Cup 2026: 10 must-see Phase One matches:The 2026 Leagues Cup features 54 MLS vs. Liga MX matches, including key Phase One games like Seattle vs. Toluca, LAFC vs. Chivas, and Inter Miami vs. Monterrey, with select games in Mexico for the first time.

Messi surpasses himself once again: better at Inter Miami than at Barcelona:Lionel Messi has a better goals-per-game average at Inter Miami (0.88) than during his Barcelona career (0.86). The 38-year-old, who recently renewed until 2028, scored his first MLS goals of 2026 in a 4-2 win over Orlando City.

Messi begins his year with Inter Miami: MLS, Champions League... and 900 goals:Inter Miami, MLS 2025 champions, begin their title defense with a revamped squad. Key signings include Sergio Reguilon and Dayne St. Clair. The season features the opening of Miami Freedom Park and Messi nearing 900 career goals.

Messi: stop in Spain to prepare for a World Cup that will not be 'confirmed' until 2026:Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami reached their first Conference semi-finals, set for 22 Sept vs Cincinnati. The club, founded in 2020, is enjoying its best campaign. Messi now joins Argentina for a friendly vs Angola, set to earn AFA €10M.