<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Lionel Messi. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Lionel Messi News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:40:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/lionel_messi" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:52:15 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal Wins Laureus Award and Hails Lionel Messi as the Greatest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal received the Laureus World Youth Athlete award in Madrid, highlighting his rapid rise at FC Barcelona. The 18-year-old called Lionel Messi the greatest ever and his inspiration. Yamal also shared his dream of playing and winning the FIFA World Cup with his national team.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/22/lamine-yamal-wins-laureus-award-and-hails-lionel-messi-as-the-greatest?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/22/lamine-yamal-wins-laureus-award-and-hails-lionel-messi-as-the-greatest?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:52:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lamine_yamal_lionel_messi_fc_barcelona.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thiago Alcântara Picks Iniesta, Lahm and Firmino Over Messi and Salah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thiago Alcântara surprised fans by excluding Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah from his top teammates. He chose Andrés Iniesta from Barcelona, Philipp Lahm from Bayern Munich, and Roberto Firmino from Liverpool.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/20/thiago-alcantara-picks-iniesta-lahm-and-firmino-over-messi-and-salah?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/20/thiago-alcantara-picks-iniesta-lahm-and-firmino-over-messi-and-salah?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:52:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/thiago-alcantara-picks-iniesta-lahm-and-firmino-over-messi-and-salah.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Buys UE Cornella in Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi has taken over Barcelona-based fifth-tier club UE Cornella, though the financial details remain undisclosed. Founded in 1951, the club has produced players like David Raya and Jordi Alba. The move marks Messi’s return to Barcelona, where he built his career before leaving in 2021.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/17/lionel-messi-buys-ue-cornella-in-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/17/lionel-messi-buys-ue-cornella-in-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:37:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_buys_ue_cornella_barcelona_bbc.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Faces Fraud Lawsuit Over Missed Friendly Match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi faces a fraud lawsuit in Florida as promoter VID alleges losses after he missed a contracted Argentina friendly in 2025. The deal, worth 7m, required him to play 30 minutes, but he skipped one game and featured for Inter Miami the next day. The company claims losses exceeding 1m.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/16/lionel-messi-faces-fraud-lawsuit-over-missed-friendly-match?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/16/lionel-messi-faces-fraud-lawsuit-over-missed-friendly-match?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:37:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/lionel-messi-faces-fraud-lawsuit-over-missed-friendly-match.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Olise Stars for Bayern and Hails Messi as GOAT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Olise continues his brilliant season with Bayern Munich, scoring 17 goals and providing 29 assists across competitions, the best creative return in Europe’s top five leagues. The 24-year-old starred in the 2-1 win over Real Madrid and credited Lionel Messi as his idol.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/15/michael-olise-stars-for-bayern-and-hails-messi-as-goat?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/15/michael-olise-stars-for-bayern-and-hails-messi-as-goat?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:40:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/michael_olise_stars_bayern_hails_messi_goat_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina National Football Team Finalizes Pre-World Cup Friendlies with New Opponents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team will face the Honduras national football team on June 6 and the Iceland national football team on June 9 before the 2026 World Cup. Originally expected opponents, Serbia, are no longer involved. Both teams have lower FIFA rankings, averaging 85.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/argentina-national-football-team-finalizes-pre-world-cup-friendlies-with-new-opponents?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/argentina-national-football-team-finalizes-pre-world-cup-friendlies-with-new-opponents?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:32:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/argentina_pre_world_cup_friendlies_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappé Reaches 14 Goals in UEFA Champions League, Joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in Elite List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappé scored his 14th goal of the campaign despite Real Madrid losing 2–1 to Bayern Munich. He became the 7th player to reach this mark, joining Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo still holds the record with 17 goals, leaving Mbappé 3 short of history.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/09/kylian-mbappe-reaches-14-goals-in-uefa-champions-league-joins-lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-in-elite-list?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/09/kylian-mbappe-reaches-14-goals-in-uefa-champions-league-joins-lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo-in-elite-list?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:01:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/kylian_mbappe_reaches_14_goals_in_uefa.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Claims Deepen Controversy Over Lionel Messis Failed Barcelona Return in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi wanted to return to FC Barcelona in 2023 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, but the move collapsed. Xavi Hernández and former director Mateu Alemany claim president Joan Laporta blocked the deal despite La Liga approval. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/07/new-claims-deepen-controversy-over-lionel-messis-failed-barcelona-return-in-2023?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/07/new-claims-deepen-controversy-over-lionel-messis-failed-barcelona-return-in-2023?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:34:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/new-claims-deepen-controversy-over-lionel-messis-failed-barcelona-return-in-2023.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi and Ronaldo Reunite in Viral LEGO World Cup 2026 Ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo feature together in a LEGO ad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, alongside Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. Titled Everyone Wants a Piece, the video crossed 314 million Instagram views. It highlights the upcoming tournament, set from June 11 to July 19, with 48 teams.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/messi-and-ronaldo-reunite-in-viral-lego-world-cup-2026-ad?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/messi-and-ronaldo-reunite-in-viral-lego-world-cup-2026-ad?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:17:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/messi_ronaldo_reunite_lego_world_cup_2026_ad_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe Rates Messi Above Neymar and Himself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe praised Lionel Messi as superior to both himself and Neymar, recalling a Paris Saint-Germain training drill where Messi scored 9 perfect goals from 9 shots. The trio played 67 matches, winning 2 Ligue 1 titles and 1 French Cup, but failed to win the UEFA Champions League.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/kylian-mbappe-rates-messi-above-neymar-and-himself?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/03/kylian-mbappe-rates-messi-above-neymar-and-himself?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:26:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/kylian_mbappe_rates_messi_above_neymar_and_himself.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Messi Shines in Argentinas 5-0 Tribute Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi was left emotional before Argentina’s friendly against Zambia at La Bombonera, possibly his final home appearance. He delivered a goal and assist in a dominant 5-0 win, with support from Julián Álvarez and Nicolás Otamendi. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/02/emotional-messi-shines-in-argentinas-5-0-tribute-win?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/02/emotional-messi-shines-in-argentinas-5-0-tribute-win?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:50:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/emotional-messi-shines-in-argentinas-5-0-tribute-win.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joan Laporta Defends Lionel Messi Exit Decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joan Laporta defended Lionel Messi’s 2021 exit from FC Barcelona, citing financial struggles and the need for a squad rebuild. Messi left as a free agent to join Paris Saint-Germain on a 2 year deal.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/31/joan-laporta-defends-lionel-messi-exit-decision?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/31/joan-laporta-defends-lionel-messi-exit-decision?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:59:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_fifa_world_cup_BBC.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Set to Feature in FIFA World Cup 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi will play in the FIFA World Cup 2026, confirmed by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni. At 38, Messi had earlier expressed doubts, but Scaloni backed his inclusion. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/27/lionel-messi-set-to-feature-in-fifa-world-cup-2026?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/27/lionel-messi-set-to-feature-in-fifa-world-cup-2026?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:45:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/lionel-messi-set-to-feature-in-fifa-world-cup-2026.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inter Miami comeback seals thrilling win over NYCFC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inter Miami staged a comeback to beat New York City FC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium. Lionel Messi scored his fourth goal of the season from a free kick and assisted Micael dos Santos winner. Miami improved while NYCFC suffered first loss. Messi now has 54 MLS goals in 58 appearances and 901 career goals.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/24/inter-miami-comeback-seals-thrilling-win-over-nycfc?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/24/inter-miami-comeback-seals-thrilling-win-over-nycfc?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:32:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/inter_miami_comeback_win_nycfc_al_jazeera.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Lewandowski Breaks Messi Record in Barcelonas Big Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Lewandowski scored a brace to help FC Barcelona thrash Newcastle United 7-2, reaching 41 different Champions League victims and surpassing Lionel Messi's 40.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/20/robert-lewandowski-breaks-messi-record-in-barcelonas-big-win?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/20/robert-lewandowski-breaks-messi-record-in-barcelonas-big-win?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:34:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/robert_lewandowski_retirement_barcelona_exit_bbc.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabrina Carpenters Messi Jersey TikTok Sparks Mixed Fan Reactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sabrina Carpenter shared a 13 second TikTok wearing Lionel Messi’s No 10 jersey while lip syncing to Tití Me Preguntó by Bad Bunny.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/19/sabrina-carpenters-messi-jersey-tiktok-sparks-mixed-fan-reactions?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/19/sabrina-carpenters-messi-jersey-tiktok-sparks-mixed-fan-reactions?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:35:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/sabrina-carpenters-messi-jersey-tiktok-sparks-mixed-fan-reactions.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Claims Deepen Controversy Over Lionel Messis Failed Barcelona Return in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi wanted to return to FC Barcelona in 2023 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, but the move collapsed. Xavi Hernández and former director Mateu Alemany claim president Joan Laporta blocked the deal despite La Liga approval. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/13/new-claims-deepen-controversy-messi-failed-barcelona-return-2023?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/13/new-claims-deepen-controversy-messi-failed-barcelona-return-2023?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:01:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/new-claims-deepen-controversy-messi-failed-barcelona-return-2023.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koeman Reveals Why Messi Quickly Trusted Pedri at Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronald Koeman said Lionel Messi often judged teammates during training and avoided passing to players he did not trust at FC Barcelona. Koeman explained that Pedri impressed Messi almost instantly in 2020.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/12/koeman-reveals-why-messi-quickly-trusted-pedri-at-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/12/koeman-reveals-why-messi-quickly-trusted-pedri-at-barcelona?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:57:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/pedri_lionel_messi_fc_barcelona.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal Breaks Early Career Scoring Record Set by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal reached another milestone for FC Barcelona after scoring in the 1-0 win over Athletic Club in La Liga. The 18-year-old now has 19 goals this season from 36 matches with 14 assists.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/09/lamine-yamal-breaks-early-career-scoring-record-set-by-lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/09/lamine-yamal-breaks-early-career-scoring-record-set-by-lionel-messi-and-cristiano-ronaldo?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:29:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lamine_yamal_fc_barcelona_la_liga_breaks_early_career_scoring_record.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Honours Lionel Messi at White House After Inter Miami MLS Cup Triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump honoured Lionel Messi at the White House after Inter Miami won the 2025 MLS Cup. Trump praised Messi and said he may be better than Pelé while also mentioning Cristiano Ronaldo.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/06/donald-trump-honours-lionel-messi-at-white-house-after-inter-miami-mls-cup-triumph?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/06/donald-trump-honours-lionel-messi-at-white-house-after-inter-miami-mls-cup-triumph?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:29:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_donald_trump.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Faces Preparation Crisis Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi may enter the 2026 World Cup with Argentina dangerously under prepared as planned friendlies collapse. The Finalissima against Spain is uncertain, while Qatar festival matches and June warm-ups versus Mexico and Honduras were canceled.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/04/lionel-messi-faces-preparation-crisis-ahead-of-the-2026-fifa-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/04/lionel-messi-faces-preparation-crisis-ahead-of-the-2026-fifa-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:35:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_goal_com.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Inspires Inter Miami CF Comeback Win Over Orlando City SC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami overturned a 2-0 deficit to defeat Orlando City 4-2 at Inter and Co Stadium. Telasco Segovia added 1 goal and 2 assists in a dominant second half. The victory marked Miami’s first win at the venue.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/02/lionel-messi-inspires-inter-miami-cf-comeback-win-over-orlando-city-sc?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/02/lionel-messi-inspires-inter-miami-cf-comeback-win-over-orlando-city-sc?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:31:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_inter_miami_Goal_com.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joan Laporta Reveals Details Behind Messi Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his book Así salvamos al Barcelona, Joan Laporta explains the failed attempts to keep Lionel Messi at Barcelona in 2021. A long term deal included a future MLS move to ease financial strain.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/25/joan-laporta-reveals-details-behind-messi-exit?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/25/joan-laporta-reveals-details-behind-messi-exit?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:01:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/joan_laporta_reveals_details_behind_messi_exit.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heung-Min Son Credits Lionel Messi for MLS Move, Shines Early at LAFC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heung-Min Son revealed that Lionel Messi inspired his move to MLS, saying the Argentine legend made the league bigger globally. Now at LAFC, Son has impressed with 12 goals and three assists in 13 MLS matches in 2025.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/24/heung-min-son-credits-lionel-messi-for-mls-move-shines-early-at-lafc?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/24/heung-min-son-credits-lionel-messi-for-mls-move-shines-early-at-lafc?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:03:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/heung_min_son_lionel_messi_mls_move.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Confronts Referees After Inter Miami Defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi angrily followed match officials into the locker room after Inter Miami lost 3-0 to LAFC in their MLS opener. Luis Suárez restrained him moments later. The league will review the incident, similar to the 2023 case of Matt Miazga. 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The 10 year old wore the famous No.10 shirt and finished with a low shot.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/18/lionel-messi-watches-son-mateo-score-for-inter-miami-youth-team?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/18/lionel-messi-watches-son-mateo-score-for-inter-miami-youth-team?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:24:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/mateo_messi.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamals Fear Factor Grows at Barcelona and Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aymeric Laporte says rivals fear Lamine Yamal because of his unpredictable dribbling, drawing comparisons with Lionel Messi. At 18, Yamal has scored 15 goals and delivered 12 assists in 31 matches this season.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/16/lamine-yamals-fear-factor-grows-at-barcelona-and-spain?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/16/lamine-yamals-fear-factor-grows-at-barcelona-and-spain?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:07:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lamine_yamal_fc_barcelona_la_liga.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi Effect Makes Inter Miami MLSs Most Valuable Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inter Miami CF has become the most valuable club in Major League Soccer, reaching $1.45 billion at the start of 2026, according to Sportico. 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