After the MLS match against Charlotte FC, Javier Mascherano did not speak in a post-match press conference following the red card he received late in the match. His assistant coach, Javier Morales, was asked about Messi's absence.

Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob ULTRA for Matchday 2 of the 2026 MLS season. Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami’s

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The boss is still here.This week, the Football Observatory (CIES) tried to determine which player has been the most decisive in 2025.From a purely statistical point of view, it is Lionel Messi with

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Lionel Messi’s World Cup odds will be a central part of the 2026 betting market — if he’s on the roster. Argentina enter the World Cup among the contenders again, and his availability directly impacts everything from Golden Boot futures to assist props.

From a purely statistical point of view, it is Lionel Messi with his 59 decisive actions (37 goals + 22 assists). However, the CIES attempted to weight these statistics according to the level of the matches in which they were achieved.