ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.

Kylian Mbappé secured a second straight Pichichi Trophy after scoring in Real Madrid's final-day win over Athletic Club.

Nu Stadium turned into a goal fest Sunday night as Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union combined for an MLS-record eight goals in the first half, stumbling into the break tied 4-4. The opening 45 minutes packed in a hat trick,

Lionel Messi headed into the World Cup break a bit earlier than planned, and now it'll be Argentina waiting to see if there's an injury to worry about.

“The goal I enjoyed most in Qatar was the one against Mexico,” Messi recalled. “Not because of the fans—far from it—but because it brought such a sense of relief. It allowed us to calm down and play our game again, to depend on ourselves.”

Lionel Messi limped out of Inter Miami's final Major League Soccer match before the 2026 World Cup after grabbing the back of his leg and coming off in the 73rd minute. His early exit cut through a wild 10-goal shootout that finished 6-4 and sent a nervous ripple through South Florida's soccer scene.

Philadelphia Union's Milan Iloski scored a brace vs. Inter Miami CF.

A journalist, soccer fanatic and Shrewsbury Town fan, Will’s love for the game has withstood countless playoff final losses. After graduating from the University of Liverpool he wrote for a number of British publications before joining AS USA in 2020.