Prolific goalscorer Lewandowski, who also starred for Bayern Munich from 2014-2022 and has more than 700 goals for club and country.

Messi's Inter Miami spoil Lewandowski's MLS debut for Chicago Fire with 2-1 win

Lionel Messi suffered a left hamstring overload and was substituted during Inter Miami's win over Philadelphia Union, raising fitness concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Inter Miami offer details on Messi's injury and recovery time ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Messi is now only the second player in football history to reach 900-goal mark behind his Portuguese contemporary Cristiano Ronaldo who has 959 goals to his name. Despite Messi's historic goal, Inter Miami were crashed out of the tournament as Nashville advanced to the QFs on away goal basis.

Messi reaches 900-goal mark but Inter Miami out of CONCACAF Champions Cup - WATCH

The Argentine superstar's 80th goal for Miami takes his career tally to 899, leaving him just one away from reaching the 900-goal milestone.

Major League Soccer: Messi closes in on 900 goals as Inter Miami beat DC United

The players came bearing gifts for Trump, including a No. 47 jersey from the team's signature pink kit, reflecting his status as the nation's 47th president.

US President Donald Trump hosts Messi, Inter Miami players at White House for winning 2025 MLS Cup championship

Messi has now 48 career titles, the most by any player in football history. 

Messi becomes most decorated footballer with Miami’s maiden MLS Cup win - WATCH

Third-seeded Miami will head into next weekend's fixture brimming with confidence after laying on a performance of pace and precision to dispatch second seeds Cincinnati.

Messi keeps Inter Miami on course for maiden MLS Cup final with vintage performance vs Cincinnati

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel  Messi was presented with the Golden Boot award before the game after topping the regular-season scoring chart with 29 goals in 28 games.

Lionel Messi brace fuels Inter Miami over Nashville in MLS Cup series opener

Messi's contract ensures he will remain in competitive action until and long after the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The tournament gets under way on June 11, with the final to be played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.

Messi signs contract extension with Inter Miami, to play in MLS till 2028

Lionel Messi came into the final day of the regular season leading the scoring table with 26 goals -- two more than Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga.

Lionel Messi bags hat-trick as Inter Miami roar into playoffs with 5-2 win over Nashville

Despite Miami dominating possession, Chicago's energy on the counterattack repeatedly troubled Miami in the first half. Ivorian midfielder D’Avilla headed Chicago in front from a corner in the 11th minute before a superb goal on the break from Dean made it 2-0 just after the half-hour.

Major League Soccer: Suarez scores brace but Messi's Miami still lose to Chicago for playoff berth

Messi spent most of his career at Barcelona in Spanish La Liga where played from 2004 to 2021. He joined France-based Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after leaving Barcelona before joining Inter Miami in June 2023.

Messi all set to sign multiyear contract extension with Inter Miami - Report

Idan Toklomati scored in the 34th and 47th minutes and netted his third goal on a penalty kick in the 84th minute as Charlotte matched the non-shootout era MLS record win streak set by Seattle in 2018.

MLS: Charlotte FC beat 10-man Inter Miami 3-0 as win streak hits nine

Leagues Cup Final: Inter Miami's Suarez appeared to spit on a Sounders staffer after Seattle beat Inter 3-0 to lift the trophy. The incident happened amid the brawl between two sides which broke out right after the final whistle.

Miami, Sounders players get involved in fight post Leagues Cup final, Suarez appears to spit - WATCH

The Seattle Sounders defeated a Lionel Messi-studded Inter Miami 3-0 to win the Leagues Cup. The final moments also saw a brawl which the officially calmed down before the Sounders lift the title.

Seattle Sounders thrash Messi's Inter Miami to win Leagues Cup title

After missing two straight matches with a right thigh injury, Messi converted a penalty in the 77th minute to pull Inter level at 1-1, then combined with Jordi Alba to put the hosts ahead in the 88th.

Lionel Messi hits late winner to send Miami into Leagues Cup final - WATCH

Lionel Messi, who has battled a "minor" muscle injury since a Leagues Cup group match on August 2, returned Saturday after a two-week absence, scoring a goal after coming on as a substitute in a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Suarez scores penalty in each half to see Miami through against Tigres in Messi’s absence

Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's crucial Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM due to a muscle issue, coach Javier Mascherano said Tuesday. The Argentinian striker suffered what Mascherano called a "minor muscle injury" in his upper right leg in Miami's win over Necaxa last Saturday.

Lionel Messi to miss Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Pumas

Lionel Messi suffered an upper right leg injury early in Inter Miami's penalty-kicks home win over Mexico's Necaxa on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match.

Lionel Messi out indefinitely with 'minor muscle injury': Inter Miami

Lionel Messi appeared to be having treatment on his upper right leg or groin before making his exit under his own power and walking to the locker room.

Lionel Messi exits early with injury in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup win

Lionel Messi and team-mate Jordi Alba were both barred from playing the home game against Cincinnati after controversially withdrawing from this week's MLS All-Star Game in Texas.

MLS: Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami held by Cincinnati, drop two points in Eastern Conference

Messi and Alba's absence could hurt Inter Miami's chances to avenge their loss against FC Cincinnati when they meet again in the club's first match after the All-Star game.

Messi & Alba face possible suspension from next Inter Miami game - Here's Why

 As the largest soccer league in the United States, MLS has a rich history and legacy. Additionally, it is a cash-rich league, with players earning millions through club contracts, off-field partnerships, and media deals.

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Not since 2012 when he played for Barcelona had Messi netted a brace or more in five consecutive matches. 

Messi’s MLS record goes for a toss in Inter Miami’s loss to Cincinnati

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