Lionel Messi, MLS and M&T Bank Stadium
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José Pékerman, the former coach who shaped generations of Argentine footballers, still commands enormous respect within the sport. He is also the man who opened the door for a young Lionel Messi to make his debut with the Argentina national team.
Laporta’s latest comments make the club’s position clearWill Lionel Messi ever play for Barcelona again? Laporta ends the debateBarcelona president Joan Laporta has ruled out any possibility of
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Lionel Messi to play in Utah for first time ever as part of Real Salt Lake 2026 season
Soccer legend Lionel Messi is scheduled to come to Utah for the first time ever in April 2026 as part of Real Salt Lake's 2026 season.
More than two years after the global icon joined Major League Soccer, Messi’s Inter Miami team is finally scheduled to play Real Salt Lake at America First Field.
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Messi set to play in Colorado next season
Superstar Lionel Messi — considered by many as the greatest soccer player of all time — is set to make his Colorado debut in the MLS next season. Why it matters: Messi's appeal extends beyond Major League Soccer — he's the most decorated player in the sport's history,
Starting in 2027, MLS will align its season with world’s top soccer leagues, adopting a summer-to-spring schedule, one of the most significant developments in the league’s history. It also will have a 14-game sprint season in spring 2027 ahead of the new regular season format.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is rapidly approaching with Lionel Messi and Argentina’s trophy defense a main talking point of the tournament.
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Will Lionel Messi ever return to Barcelona? Joan Laporta delivers firm and final decision with 10-word warning that crushes presidential rival’s hopes
The debate surrounding Lionel Messi and Joan Laporta has flared up once again, driven by the Argentine’s surprise appearance at the redeveloped Camp Nou—a moment that instantly reignited speculation about whether Messi could ever play for Barcelona again.
Jose Pekerman, three-time U20 World Cup winner with Argentina and senior coach of the Albiceleste from 2004 to 2006, recalled at the Ole Summit 2025 at the Usina del Arte his ruse