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Ergo Next Insurance becomes multi-year partner of Inter Miami - company

FILE PHOTO: Dec 6, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami midfielder Rodrigo de Paul (7) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the second half during the 2025 MLS Cup at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Lionel Messi eyes owning a club after playing days are done

Argentina football legend Lionel Messi has a future minority ownership stake in Inter Miami in his contract.

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Chaos in Kolkata, confetti in Delhi: Messi wraps up eventful India tour

Soccer Football - Lionel Messi Tour of India - Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, India - December 15, 2025 Argentina and Inter Miami's Lionel Messi waves to fans REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Police detain organiser of Lionel Messi visit after Indian fans rip up seats

Soccer Football - Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi on a whirlwind tour of India - Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, India - December 13, 2025 Police and security clash with fans after Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi left the stadium REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary

Messi's double assist inspires Inter Miami to maiden MLS Cup title

Dec 6, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) kicks the ball against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the second half during the 2025 MLS Cup at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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On eve of World Cup draw, MLS commissioner says US soccer is thriving

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Panel with FIFA's Wenger, Ellis, & Collina - Audi Field, Washington D.C., District of Columbia, U.S. - December 4, 2025 Don Garber, Commissioner of Major League Soccer, talks during the panel REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo take enduring rivalry to record sixth World Cup

Lionel Messi (left) and Cristiano Ronaldo have each scored more than 800 goals for club and country.

Fans bewildered by Argentina’s complex top-flight football system

A fan of Rosario Central forward Angel di Maria cheers for him before a match.

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