Messi curled in a superb strike on 62 minutes at Miami's Nu Stadium to fire Inter into a 2-1 lead but Nashville grabbed a share of the points after striker Sam Surridge bundled in an injury-time equaliser.

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi is set to expand his club ownership portfolio after reaching a "preliminary agreement" to become the majority shareholder of Spanish second-division side Eldense.

More than 61,000 tickets have been sold for the rare visit from Messi

Lionel Messi provided an assist in Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Atlanta United in Florida on Sunday in the Argentine's first appearance since retiring from international duty earlier this week.

Messi's four-goal haul and an assist came at a crucial time for Miami, helping them snap a five-game winless run across all competitions.

Lionel Messi scored four goals as Inter Miami snapped their five-game winless streak with a 7-1 thrashing of struggling Montreal in Major League Soccer on Sunday.

Gonzalez, who hails from superstar Messi's hometown Rosario, will attempt to turn around Miami's poor run of post-World Cup form under interim manager Guillermo Hoyos.

A goal from Lionel Messi wasn't enough as Inter Miami fell 2-1 at home to Toronto on Sunday for their fifth straight match without a win.

The MLS Disciplinary Committee fined Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount for violating the league’s policy on hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent, while Philadelphia Union defender Cavan Sullivan -- who has Bangladeshi heritage -- had his one-game suspension and accompanying fine rescinded on Friday.

In the 26th minute at Subaru Park, Messi shook off his marker and sent a left-footed shot into the net before being embraced by his teammates.

Lionel Messi appears to be at peace following the death of his father earlier this month, Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos told reporters on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi missed a penalty for the third consecutive time as Inter Miami suffered a 4-1 defeat to Eastern Conference leaders Nashville SC, extending their losing run to three matches.

Lionel Messi made an emotional return Wednesday following his father's death and hints at retirement, but it wasn't enough for his Inter Miami side who were knocked out of the Leagues Cup in a 3-2 loss to Mexico's Leon.

For now, it is only a possibility. But it is one that has been impossible for football fans to ignore.

After scoring against Monterrey in the Leagues Cup on Saturday, the Argentine midfielder removed his shirt to reveal Messi’s iconic No. 10 jersey underneath, dedicating his goal to his close friend and captain.

Lionel Messi has returned to his hometown of Rosario to bid a final farewell to his father, Jorge Messi, who died at the age of 68 on Friday.

Lionel Messi was missing following the death of his father as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to visiting Monterrey on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match.

Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's childhood club Newell's Old Boys announced on Saturday.

The Argentine superstar cancelled out the visitors' early opener in the 11th minute.

Lionel Messi returned to competitive action for the first time since Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, but his comeback ended in disappointment as Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw by the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer today.