MIAMI, June 14 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi drew vast crowds and showed flashes of his brilliance when his Inter Miami side were held to a goalless draw by African giants Al-Ahly as the revamped Club World Cup got off to a festive start on Saturday. Fans ...

The inaugural Messi Cup will start on December 9 and will last until December 14. The tournament will be held in Miami. Messi announced the eight teams that will participate in the tournament, which include Inter Miami, FC Barcelona, and Newell's Old Boys, his boyhood club.

Lionel Messi has contributed to more goals in the 2025 Major League Soccer season than 11 teams have scored in the league, as he eyes a second MLS Most Valuable Player award in as many seasons and his first Golden Boot.