Lionel Messi

• Lionel Messi, soccer world champion, retiring from playing for Argentina

  Messi played in a record-tying six World Cups, won it in 2022 in Qatar and led Argentina to this year's final, losing to Spain in extra time in New Jersey.

  Sports

  Aug 31
  
• Vancouver Whitecaps to settle fan lawsuit claiming Messi no-show

  The lawyers for the fans say the settlement remains subject to court approval at an upcoming hearing, and that the Whitecaps and MLS continue to deny wrongdoing or liability.

  Sports

  Dec 29, 2025
  
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• Lionel Messi making Canada trip for Inter Miami’s clash with CF Montréal

  Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said Messi is expected to travel to Montreal and be available to play in Saturday’s MLS match at Stade Saputo.

  Sports

  Jul 4, 2025
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• Whitecaps top Messi, Inter Miami 2-0 in first leg of CONCACAF Champions Cup semis

  In front of nearly 54,000 jubilant fans, the Vancouver Whitecaps decisively beat Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, moving one step closer to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.

  Sports

  Apr 25, 2025
• Messi fever grips Vancouver as fans seek brush with soccer royalty

  On Wednesday, fans flocked to the University of British Columbia where Inter Miami was training, some trying to push through hedges or climb trees in hopes of catching a glimpse.

  Sports

  Apr 24, 2025
• Soccer superstar Lionel Messi touches down in Vancouver. But will he play?

  The Inter Miami forward arrived in Vancouver on Wednesday, ahead of a critical matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps with international implications.

  Sports

  Apr 23, 2025
• Inter Miami to play in Vancouver. Will it be Messi or messy?

  The Vancouver Whitecaps are set to face Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the CONCACAF Champions Cup later this month. But fans were burned last time the star was scheduled to play.

  Economy

  Apr 10, 2025
• Lionel Messi makes Toronto trip as soccer fans ‘hope to see’ superstar play

  Soccer superstar Lionel Messi has made the trip to Canada’s largest city as his Inter Miami gets ready to play Toronto FC, but whether he plays is up in the air.

  Sports

  Oct 4, 2024
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• Canada vs. Argentina: Your guide to historic Copa America semifinal showdown

  On Tuesday night, the Canadian men’s soccer team will face a historic test when it squares off with Argentina in the Copa America semifinals.

  Sports

  Jul 9, 2024
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• ‘Outrageous’: More than 1,300 Whitecaps fans sign petition demanding refund for Messi no-show game

  'The current situation is not acceptable, and changes must be made to ensure fairness and transparency for all Whitecaps supporters,' a petition reads.

  Canada

  May 28, 2024