MLS takes away a goal... Do you really think it was an own goal? Lionel Messi is still chasing Cristiano Ronaldo, still scoring at a remarkable rate, and still making the race to 1,000 career goals feel less like a fantasy and more like the final great subplot of soccer's defining rivalry.

Fans of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are often engaged in heated debates over who is the GOAT player. Take a look at the numbers and decide for

ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.

NEW YORK – Lionel Messi had two goals and an assist to reach 37 goal contributions this season and Inter Miami clinched a playoff spot with a 4-0 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night. Miam (16-6-7), which won its third straight game, extended ...

Messi thought he had scored a hat-trick against Cincinnati, but MLS later reassigned his third goal as an own goal.

Two goals, one assist, and another unforgettable night from Lionel Messi as Inter Miami stunned FC Cincinnati in MLS action.

He also won the Golden Boot presented by Audi last season, and finished the year with an MLS record 62 goal contributions (35g/28a) across the regular season and Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, leading the Herons to their first MLS Cup presented by Audi triumph along the way.

This World Cup will be Messi’s sixth for Argentina as Lionel Scaloni’s side looks to defend their trophy. Messi holds the record for the most appearances in World Cup matches with 26 and is Argentina’s all-time leading goalscorer in World Cups with 13 goals, two of those coming in the dramatic 2022 final as Argentina beat France on penalties.