Lionel Messi got started quickly after returning from injury. The Inter Miami star returned from two weeks out with an adductor strain on Saturday, subbing into the game in the 55th minute against the Philadelphia Union. Two minutes later had his second goal of the MLS season.

The workload of the 37-year-old Argentina captain has been managed since the start of the Major League Soccer season.

Argentine star Lionel Messi was unavailable for the match against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, but what was the reason for his absence? Argentina and Uruguay face off on Friday afternoon in a high-stakes 2026 World Cup Qualifier,

Lionel Messi reacts to Argentina's dominant wins over Brazil and Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, sharing his thoughts after Raphinha's bold pre-match statement. Argentina delivered a resounding 4-1 victory over Brazil in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,

Inter Miami will be taking on Philadelphia Union in the MLS and all eyes would be on Lionel Messi, whether the Argentinian starts for the club or not.

The race to book a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues across South America during the March international period, with world champions Argentina leading the pack as things stand. La Albiceleste are currently top of the CONMEBOL qualifying table and can secure a berth at next summer's tournament should they sit 13 points ahead of seventh place after meetings with Uruguay and Brazil.

Lionel Messi will not join the Argentine national team for two World ... Messi was not on Argentina’s roster Monday for matches against Uruguay on Friday and Brazil on March 25. Inter Miami said Messi had a MRI Monday, which revealed he has a "low ...

Argentina, moved one step closer to securing their place at the 2026 World Cup with a crucial 1-0 victory over Uruguay without their biggest star, Lionel Messi, as well as key attackers Lautaro Martinez and Paulo Dybala.