Lionel Messi dazzled in his return from injury Saturday, scoring two goals in the space of four minutes and adding an assist in Inter Miami's 3-1 Major League Soccer victory over the Philadelphia Union.

MLS: Lionel Messi hits brace, provides assist on return as Inter Miami beat Philadelphia Union

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is set to make his long-awaited return to club football after coach Gerardo Martino confirmed on Friday (Sep 13). Messi, who was last in action during the Copa America final win over Colombia in July, is available for Miami’s latest Major League Soccer (MLS) contest against Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

Lionel Messi set for Inter Miami return after two-month injury layoff

Colombia avenged their Copa America final defeat with a 2-1 victory over Argentina while Brazil crashed to a 1-0 defeat against Paraguay in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Colombia down Argentina to avenge Copa loss; Brazil stunned by Paraguay

Lionel Messi will not win another Ballon d'Or this year after being left out of the nominees revealed by organisers on Wednesday, as stars of Spain's Euro 2024-winning team and Real Madrid's Champions League victors feature heavily.

Ballon d'Or nominees list: No Messi and Ronaldo for first time since 2003, Spanish stars dominate

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia due to injury, with Paulo Dybala recalled to coach Lionel Scaloni's squad on Monday.

Lionel Messi missing from Argentina squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi is all set for his return to the side having been out of action for more than a month. According to Messi’s Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino, Messi is not far from a return having taken part in light training as the Major League Soccer (MLS) season reaches the business end.

Lionel Messi is close to MLS return: Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino

Argentina’s legendary skipper Lionel Messi is set to miss the nation’s latest FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers as he struggles with ligament issues. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni announced the latest squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in September which also sees the exclusion of Angel de Maria who announced his retirement from international football after the Copa America win in July.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Captain Lionel Messi ruled out for Argentina's fixtures against Chile, Colombia

Diego Rossi's two second-half goals launched the reigning MLS champion Columbus Crew over defending champion Inter Miami 3-2 to reach the Leagues Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Columbus Crew oust Messi-less defending champ Inter Miami in Leagues Cup

Argentine star Lionel Messi was ruled out on Monday by Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino for the defending champions' Leagues Cup knockout match on Tuesday at reigning MLS champion Columbus.

Lionel Messi to miss Inter Miami's Leagues Cup clash against Columbus

Argentina star Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez will miss Wednesday's Major League Soccer All-Star Game with injuries, the league and team announced Monday.

Inter Miami duo Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez to miss MLS all-star game against Mexico's Liga MX

Jordi Alba's goal in the 75th minute gave Inter Miami a 2-1 home victory over Chicago Fire on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the MLS standings, despite the injury-enforced absence of Lionel Messi.

MLS: Jordi Alba scores winner against Chicago as Messi-less Inter Miami extends lead at top – WATCH VIDEO

Argentina legend and Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi will miss two matches in the ongoing Major League Soccer (MLS) season after getting injured in the 64th minute of the Copa America final.

Lionel Messi to miss two Inter Miami matches after getting injured in Copa America final

Argentina's Lionel Messi, the most decorated footballer of all time, has shared an update on the injury he suffered during the Copa America 2024 Final. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner had to leave the field in the 66th minute due to an ankle injury.

Lionel Messi Copa America Final injury: 'I hope I can...,' Argentina footballer offers update on ankle

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi was seen crying in the Copa America Final 2024 against Columbia on Sunday (Jul 14) after being subbed due to injury. Messi suffered an injury in the 66th minute of the game and left the field immediately.

Copa America Final 2024: WATCH | Argentina's Lionel Messi crying inconsolably during match vs Columbia

Argentina great Lionel Messi added another feather to his illustrious hat on Monday (Jul 15) with his national side's Copa America 2024 triumph. In the mega final, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Argentina locked horns with Colombia and beat them 1-0 to win their second successive title.

INSANE FEAT! Messi becomes most decorated footballer with 45 trophies after Argentina's Copa America win

World Champions Argentina are now the 16-time Copa America winners after beating Colombia 1-0 in the summit clash in Miami on Sunday (Jul 15). An extra-time winner (in the 112th minute) by super-sub Lautaro Martinez saw Argentina walk out as winners.

Argentina win record 16th Copa America title as Lionel Messi enters history books

Argentina could extend its dominance on the global stage on Sunday (July 14) when they face Colombia in the final of the Copa America 2024. Already the defending FIFA World Cup winners, Argentina could win their third consecutive title on the international stage if they succeed in what could be captain Lionel Messi’s last Copa America match.

Copa America 2024 Final: All you need to know about Argentina vs Colombia final live streaming, timings

Spain's teen prodigy Lamine Yamal has revealed that photos of him as a 6-month-old baby with Argentina star Lionel Messi were hidden intentionally. Yamal's photo as a baby from 2007 with Messi went viral on social media after the 16-year-old's sensational goal against France in the Euro 2024 semifinal on July 9.

Spain's Lamine Yamal reveals truth behind viral photo with Lionel Messi | Read Inside

Lionel Messi was on target as world champions Argentina turned on the style to beat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday and reach the Copa America final where they will look for a third straight major title.

Copa America 2024: Lionel Messi's Argentina see off Canada to reach final

Defending champions Argentina entered the Copa America 2024 semifinals on July 4 after they edged past Ecuador in a thrilling clash. However, Lionel Messi's paneka penalty went horribly wrong when the match stretched to the shootouts, after the game led to a 1-1 stalemate, in the quarterfinal at the NRG stadium in Texas.

Watch: Messi's paneka penalty goes wrong in Argentina's win vs Ecuador to reach Copa America semis

Lionel Messi's fitness remains in doubt ahead of Thursday's Copa America quarter-final with Ecuador with coach Lionel Scaloni saying he will wait before deciding on his team.

Lionel Messi doubtful for Argentina’s QF clash against Ecuador in Copa America, says coach

Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa America on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami. Lautaro Martinez scored twice at the Hard Rock Stadium to seal a win that ensured Argentina advance to the quarter-finals as Group A winners.

Lautaro Martinez hits brace against Peru as Messi-less Argentina advances to Copa America QFs

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's final Copa America group game against Peru after complaining of muscle tightness, team officials said on Friday. Assistant coach Walter Samuel told a press conference that the Inter Miami superstar was "day-by-day" following an injury to his right adductor muscle.

Copa America 2024: Argentina's Lionel Messi to miss Peru game, team officials confirm

Argentina captain Lionel Messi missed training on Thursday afternoon due to muscle pain, while his presence in their final Copa America group-stage game against Peru remains in doubt.

Copa America 2024: Lionel Messi misses Argentina training due to muscle injury

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