In what may come as heartbreaking news for Barcelona fans, the club is planning to hand Lionel Messi's iconic no. 10 jersey to a new signing who might arrive at Camp Nou during the January transfer window, according to a report in El Nacional.

Barcelona set to hand over Lionel Messi's iconic no. 10 jersey to a Brazilian player

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

Lionel Messi could make his return to Major League Soccer action on Saturday with the Argentine hoping to give a boost to Inter Miami's flagging playoff hopes. Messi has played just 37 minutes for his club since September 3 having returned with an injury from international duty with Argentina last month.

MLS: Lionel Messi could return to power Inter Miami into Eastern Conference playoffs

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

Kevin-Prince Boateng has revealed how Lionel Messi acknowledged his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo. Boateng, who played alongside Messi in Barcelona said the Argentine once asked him if it was tough to score in Seria A - the Italian top-division football league where Ronaldo moved in to play for Juventus in 2018.

'Is it difficult to score in Italy?': Messi questioned teammate after Ronaldo's move to Juventus

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

Lionel Messi, who has joined Inter Miami after his exit from Paris Saint Germain (PSG), has slammed his previous club for failing to acknowledge his World Cup win.

'Did not get any recognition for winning FIFA World Cup': Lionel Messi slams former club PSG

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

World champions Argentina strengthened their grip at the top of the FIFA world rankings in the latest list on Thursday, with the top five remaining unchanged after the international break.

World champions Argentina retain top position in FIFA world rankings

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

Women's World Cup player of the tournament Aitana Bonmati and her Spain teammate Jenni Hermoso were on Thursday nominated for the FIFA Best Player award, with six of Manchester City's treble winners named on the men's list.

Women's World Cup winners Aitana Bonmati, Jenni Hermoso among FIFA Best nominees

World champions Argentina rested Lionel Messi but still enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Bolivia in La Paz on Tuesday to maintain their winning start to South American World Cup qualifying.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Argentina win without Lionel Messi, Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay fall in Ecuador

A trademark, curling free-kick from Lionel Messi got world champions Argentina off to a winning start in South American World Cup qualifying on Thursday with a 1-0 victory at home to Ecuador.

Lionel Messi hits trademark-style freekick to get Argentina going in World Cup 2026 qualifiers - WATCH

Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year's men's Ballon d'Or, while Spain World Cup star Aitana Bonmati leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women's prize.

Football: Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati lead Ballon d'Or 2023 nominees

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

Former Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has said that the win of Argentina football team and Lionel Messi in last year's FIFA World Cup was premeditated. Notably, Argentina had won their second World Cup after beating France 4-2 on penalties in December last year.

Football: Louis van Gaal, former Dutch coach, calls Argentina and Messi's win in Qatar World Cup PREMEDITATED

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

FC Cincinnati led the way into the Major League Soccer playoffs on Wednesday as the slim post-season hopes of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami took a hit with a goalless draw against Nashville.

MLS: Blow for Lionel Messi, Inter Miami playoff hopes as Cincinnati clinch spot

Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored as Inter Miami began their push for the Major League Soccer playoffs with a 2-0 win at New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

Major League Soccer: Messi scores after coming off bench as Inter Miami beat New York Red Bulls

Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored a goal — his first in Major League Soccer (MLS) — as Inter Miami beat New York Red Bulls 2-0. The win also ended Miami's 11-game winless streak as the fortunes continue to turn for them ever since the Argentinian landed in Miami.

Football: Lionel Messi's debut goal for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer - WATCH

Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to come back from two goals down to beat Cincinnati 5-4 on penalties after their thrilling US Open Cup semi-final ended 3-3 after extra-time.

Football: Lionel Messi into another final after inspiring Inter Miami comeback US Open Cup semis

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