Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union.

Messi's record from the penalty spot is poor by his sky-high standards, including missing twice at the World Cup.

Inter Miami officials have appealed to fans and media to give time to their Argentine legend Lionel Messi as he recovers following the passing of his father, Jorge Messi.

Argentina football team superstar Lionel Messi returned to action amid growing speculations over his career following his father Jorge Messi's death.

Argentine icon Lionel Messi has reportedly suspended his football career indefinitely following the death of his father, Jorge Messi.

Lionel Messi was missing following the death of his father as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to visiting Monterrey on Saturday...

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo de Paul paid a beautiful tribute to the Argentina icon, who recently lost his father.

Lionel Messi scored his first two goals since the World Cup and took the career scoring lead in the Leagues Cup as Inter Miami overcame an early deficit to beat Atletico San Luis 4-2.

Lionel Messi returned to Major League Soccer action after World Cup duty on Saturday, coming on in the second half as his Inter Miami side drew 2-2 with Columbus Crew.

Lionel Messi returned to training with his US club side Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after losing the World Cup final with Argentina.

Inter Miami, with superstar Lionel Messi still resting after his World Cup exploits, won 1-0 at Montreal on Saturday on Casemiro's Major League Soccer debut.

Luis Suarez scored twice and Preston Plambeck grabbed a late winner as Inter Miami, without Lionel Messi, beat Chicago Fire 3-2 on Wednesday to spoil Robert Lewandowski's Major League Soccer debut.

Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazil midfielder and five-time Champions League winner Casemiro, and Major League Soccer is now investigating whether the reigning league champion engaged in tampering to get that deal done.

Lionel Messi has arguably the most glittering career of any footballer in history.

Lionel Messi scored his first hat trick at a World Cup and also moved level on 16 goals with Miroslav Klose as the leading scorer in tournament history.

Inter Miami CF star and reigning world champion Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, becoming the first individual footballer to receive the prestigious honour.

Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos said after the game it was too early to determine if Messi was injured, and suggested the Argentine's substitution was precautionary due to the pitch conditions.

As per De Paul, Messi, who also captains Inter Miami, has a double training session as a part of his daily routine, which is beyond his standard commitments with the club.