Lionel Messi, once the undisputed face of American soccer since joining Inter Miami, is now feeling the pressure — both from the explosive rise of Son Heung-Min at LAFC and the sudden arrival of Thomas Muller at the Vancouver Whitecaps.

MLS salaries have been revealed, and there are no prizes for guessing its top earner. But what does it say about the competition?

Lionel Messi gave an interesting response when it was claimed that he is the greatest footballer of all time in a recent interview. Messi, who currently plays for Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami, is widely considered to be the greatest footballer to have played the game – although Cristiano Ronaldo may take a dim view of this.

Speaking with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, Messi said he will see how his body feels next year before choosing whether to play.

Argentina soccer superstar Lionel Messi has said he hopes to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though acknowledges that his health will dictate his role in the competition.

For much of Messi’s career, he carried the burden of matching Maradona’s triumphs. It wasn’t until he led Argentina to conquer its third World Cup in 2022—the country’s first since ’86—that he was finally able to escape Maradona’s shadow in his home country.

In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, soccer legend Lionel Messi shares his thoughts on what can help grow soccer’s footprint in the United States. Messi adding that the Inter Miami brand,

Spanish reports reveal he is battling problem that limited his performanceMessi Faced the Same Battle: Lamine Yamal’s injury raises concern at BarcelonaAccording to Sport, the 18 year old winger

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi says MLS needs to loosen its restrictions on how clubs build their rosters in order to grow soccer's footprint in the United States.

Lionel Messi reflects on adapting his game with age, joining legends like LeBron James and Novak Djokovic in mastering the mental aspects of longevity.

Lionel Messi, still chasing international glory nearly two decades into his career, says he hopes to play at the 2026 World Cup in North America, acknowledging his age and fitness will dictate his role in defending Argentina's 2022 title.