The 38-year-old Inter Miami forward said he wants to help Argentina defend its 2022 crown in North America next summer.
In total, Messi’s assists span Barcelona (269), Argentina (60), Paris Saint-Germain (34), and Inter Miami (37).
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has called him up for the national team’s friendly against Angola on November 14, even as Inter Miami remain engaged in the MLS playoffs.
The 28-year-old midfielder, who joined the camp on Monday, said Bangladesh’s strength must come from unity.
The victory snapped a two-match winless streak for Inter Miami.
Suarez's second-half brace was in vain as a weary Miami -- playing their sixth game in 17 days -- ran out of steam before conceding two late goals at home in Fort Lauderdale.
The sale surpasses the $1.33 million paid for a 1958 Alifabolaget Pele card in 2022, making it the most expensive soccer card on record.
Lionel Messi cast doubt on his participation in the 2026 World Cup after his double in Argentina's 3-0 win over Venezuela in the penultimate round of the South American qualifiers.
Lionel Messi marked his final home World Cup qualifier with Argentina by matching two major records during a memorable night at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium on Thursday.
The sale surpasses the $1.33 million paid for a 1958 Alifabolaget Pele card in 2022, making it the most expensive soccer card on record.
Lionel Messi cast doubt on his participation in the 2026 World Cup after his double in Argentina's 3-0 win over Venezuela in the penultimate round of the South American qualifiers.
Lionel Messi marked his final home World Cup qualifier with Argentina by matching two major records during a memorable night at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium on Thursday.
The Argentina captain walked out hand-in-hand with his children.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will sit out Argentina’s final group match against Ecuador next week.
Messi scored on either side of the interval, sparking emotional celebrations in front of a packed home crowd that included his family.
At 38, the Argentina captain has already delivered everything: two Copa America titles, a World Cup in Qatar, and an enduring legacy that even his coach admits is “unrepeatable.”
The Seattle Sounders stunned Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 on Sunday to win the Leagues Cup, completing their collection of North American trophies in front of a record crowd at Lumen Field.
The 38-year-old forward admitted earlier this week that Thursday’s clash against Venezuela “is going to be a very, very special match” as it could mark his last Qualifier on home soil.
Argentina's national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup.
