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Only one MLS team has won the Concacaf Champions Cup in the last 20 years.
After leading Inter Miami to the 2025 MLS Cup title, Lionel Messi joins an exclusive sporting circle with LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
KOLKATA, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off on a chaotic note on Saturday as fans ripped up seats and threw them onto the pitch after the Argentina and Inter Miami forward's brief visit to the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata,
Since Lionel Messi's arrival, the ripple effects have stretched far beyond Inter Miami, reshaping perceptions of MLS and the place of soccer in a country traditionally dominated by other sports.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Best player. Best team. Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi is the unquestioned force in Major League Soccer right now, on a run like nobody else the league has ever seen. The 38-year-old Argentine star — and captain of the MLS Cup champions — has become the first back-to-back MVP in MLS history,
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‘Golden moment’ as Messi meets Tendulkar, Chhetri on India tour
The 38-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami superstar took centre stage in the presence of India's sporting royalty including Sachin Tendulkar and football star Sunil Chhetri.
Fans in Kolkata threw ripped-up stadium seats, invaded the pitch and broke the stage after paying big money to see the soccer great, only to have him shielded from view by a large entourage.
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Pedri overcomes Lionel Messi in LaLiga record: Barcelona star sets appearance mark, leaving the Argentine legend behind
Lionel Messi left an indelible legacy at Barcelona, securing his place as the greatest player in the club's history. Despite this, Pedri has surpassed the Argentine's legendary record for LaLiga appearances with the Culers,
Some surprise MLS teams have emerged as reported contenders to sign Salah.