Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo: here's a weekly wrap on their life, football and records.

Nashville has a 4-1 win and a pair of ties in three games against Inter Miami this year heading into Saturday’s match at Nu Stadium.

Once finalized and approved, Eldense would be the second Spanish club owned by Messi after he purchased a 100% stake in fifth-division side Cornellà in April. His longtime rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, has a 25% stake in Almeria, which also plays in Spain's second division.

The legend is beloved in Argentina, but club loyalties still played a role as all matches in the country stopped to honor Messi over the weekend.

Confirming his retirement from international duty on Monday, the Inter Miami star said he realised that "the time has come."

Inter Miami walked away with a 2–2 draw at Nu Stadium on Saturday night.

Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.

Inter Miami CF superstar Lionel Messi has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or 2026 award, it was announced Tuesday.

Michelle Kaufman covered Messi since his arrival in South Florida, but like most Inter Miami reporters, rarely got to talk to him.

Raphinha is something on another level for Barcelona to start the 2026/27 season. The Brazilian has been bagging goal contributions left and right as Hansi Flick's side have begun in fine