Inter Miami's Lionel Messi pleased Tokyo fans on Wednesday in a friendly match that ended in a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Vissel Kobe after the game ended goalless.

Lionel Messi bids farewell to Tokyo fans in friendly defeat for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi will start on the bench for Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Tokyo Wednesday, according to a line-up released shortly ahead of kickoff. The announcement came after he did not play in a Sunday friendly in Hong Kong, prompting the ire of tens of thousands of fans who booed the World Cup-winning Argentinian and the team's co-owner David Beckham.

Lionel Messi to start on bench in Tokyo after Hong Kong controversy

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr will lock horns with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the Riyadh Season Cup in Saudi Arabia on Thursday (Feb 1) at 11:30 pm IST. The two players will face off for the first time since leaving Europe.

Ronaldo vs Messi: Check predicted lineup and team news for Al Nassr vs Inter Miami Riyadh Season Cup 2024

Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr's manager Luis Castro has confirmed that Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo won't be taking part in their Riyadh Season Cup game against Lionel Messi starrer Inter Miami.

Cristiano Ronaldo out of club friendly game against Inter Miami, confirms Al Nassr manager Luis Castro

Inter Miami vs Al-Nassr live: Inter Miami and Al-Nassr will square off in a match at the ongoing Riyadh Seasons Cup on Thursday (Feb 1). The two Saudi Pro League (SPL) giants will see the clashes of GOATS- Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Messi vs Ronaldo match: Al Nassr vs Inter Miami line-up, head-to-head, live streaming | All you need to know

Inter Miami vs Al-Nassr live, Messi vs Ronaldo: Inter Miami and Al-Nassr will square off in a match at the ongoing Riyadh Seasons Cup on Thursday (Feb 1). The two Saudi Pro League (SPL) giants will see the clashes of GOATS- Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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Luis Suarez bagged his maiden goal for Inter Miami and Lionel Messi scored a penalty but it was not enough to stop the Major League Soccer side falling to a 4-3 defeat against Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in Riyadh on Monday.

Inter Miami beaten in friendly against Al Hilal despite Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez on target

Luis Suarez made a subdued debut alongside former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi as Inter Miami kicked off their pre-season tour Friday with a 0-0 draw against El Salvador.

Luis Suarez makes subdued debut for Inter Miami in goalless draw with El Salvador

Luis Suarez re-united with his former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi on Saturday and said he hoped his move to Inter Miami would boost his chances of competing in June's Copa America with Uruguay.

Luis Suarez joins Lionel Messi at Inter Miami as ex-Barca mainstays eye maiden MLS trophy

Inter Miami on Monday confirmed details of two upcoming friendlies in Saudi Arabia next year which will include a showdown between Lionel Messi and old rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi vs Ronaldo: Inter Miami confirm friendlies with Saudi club Al Nassr next year in January

Lionel Messi is doubtful for Argentina's South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday despite "looking good" in training, according to coach Lionel Scaloni.

Football: Lionel Messi in doubt for South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay

On Monday (Oct 30), Argentina captain and Inter Miami's Lionel Messi scripted history by claiming his eighth Ballon d'Or award. He edged past Norway's UEFA Player of the Year and treble winner Erling Haaland of Manchester City to win the prestigious award for the eighth time, most ever by a significant margin, and extended his lead over arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo (5) by three.

Lionel Messi on whether he views himself as best in history, possible Barcelona return after 8th Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi is earning more money at Inter Miami than the entire payroll of 25 clubs in the Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. Only four other teams in the league have payrolls bigger than the salary offered to Messi by David Beckham co-owned Inter Miami, according to the 2023 MLS players salary guide, as revealed by Goal.

Football: How much is Lionel Messi earning in MLS with Inter Miami? REVEALED

There will be no Hollywood ending to Lionel Messi's first season in Major League Soccer after his Inter Miami team were eliminated from contention for the playoffs after a 1-0 defeat at home to FC Cincinnati on Saturday.

No Hollywood ending for Lionel Messi in his maiden MLS season as Inter Miami crash out of playoffs race

After a lengthy absence from the game, Lionel Messi turned up in Inter Miami colours on Saturday (October 7) as his side took on FC Cincinnati, in a quest to retain playoff hopes.

Watch | Lionel Messi's bodyguard stops pitch invader during Inter Miami match

Barcelona’s legend and football’s greatest son, Lionel Messi, could return to his former club in January 2024, reports in Spanish media claim. The Inter-Miami superstar could play for Barcelona but on loan if his current club fails to qualify for the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Lionel Messi’s remarriage with Barcelona still a possibility: Reports

Missing Lionel Messi again, Inter Miami's hopes of squeezing into the MLS playoffs suffered a body blow on Wednesday with a 4-1 defeat to Chicago Fire. The defeat leaves Miami next to bottom of the Eastern Conference and five points off the last playoff spot with just three games remaining and their destiny no longer in their own hands.

Major League Soccer: Inter Miami's playoff hopes fade after Chicago rout sans Messi

The Houston Dynamo defeated Inter Miami 2-1 to win the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday with an injured Lionel Messi watching from the stands at DRV PNK Stadium. Without Messi and his former Barcelona team-mate Jordi Alba, Miami struggled to compete with an enterprising Houston and could have little to complain about the outcome.

Football: Houston Dynamo down Messi-less Inter Miami in US Open Cup

Inter Miami shrugged off an injury concern over Lionel Messi to beat Toronto FC 4-0 on Wednesday with Robert Taylor scoring twice as they boosted their playoff hopes.

MLS: Despite Lionel Messi early exit, Inter Miami put four past Toronto

Inter Miami rested Lionel Messi and suffered their first defeat since the Argentine joined the club, with a 5-2 hammering at Atlanta United damaging their playoff hopes on Saturday.

Football: Inter Miami, sans Lionel Messi, crushed 5-2 by Atlanta United in MLS

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the greatest footballers of the modern-day game. Two icons of the most-followed sport have had healthy competition throughout their career.

We changed football but rivalry is gone: Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on competition with Lionel Messi

Inter Miami delivered the most impressive win of their Lionel Messi era, 3-1 over Major League Soccer champions Los Angeles FC on Sunday, with two assists from the Argentine boosting their playoff hopes.

Two assists from Lionel Messi inspire Inter Miami to beat MLS champions LAFC 3-1

Striking workers at a Los Angeles hotel have appealed to Inter Miami and their captain Lionel Messi to stay away from their establishment when the team arrive for a match against LAFC on Sunday.

MLS: On-strike LA hotel staff ask Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Team to stay elsewhere ahead of Sunday tie vs LAFC

Inter Miami midfielder Jordi Alba has called time on his international career as he hangs his boot for Spain. After days of speculations, the news was confirmed by the 34-year-old on Friday, September 1 as he waved goodbye to a successful playing career with the La Roja.

Inter Miami midfielder Jordi Alba confirms Spain retirement, ends illustrious international career

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