Lionel Messi
38-Year-Old
Inter Miami CF
MLS
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Messi only appeared in 19 league matches for Inter Miami in 2024. That didn't stop him from scoring 20 goals and assisting 11. While some disagreed with the selection, Messi won the Most Valuable Player award. The injury bug is the only thing that could hold Messi back in 2025. While his work rate is next to nothing, he still makes unbelievable plays that turn back the clock when on the ball. A healthy Messi could score 30-plus goals in MLS play, but it's tough to project the Argentinian to play the full schedule.
Opens season account with brace
Messi scored two goals to go with eight shots (four on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Orlando City SC.
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After a rare blank in the opening gameweek that ended a nine game run of goal contributions, Messi answered with two beautiful finishes from outside the box including his 70th career free kick. Last season he racked up a record breaking 58 goal contributions in 34 games, registering four shots or more in 26 of them. That relentless shot volume has carried into this season, with 12 shots across the opening two games including eight in this game alone.
After a rare blank in the opening gameweek that ended a nine game run of goal contributions, Messi answered with two beautiful finishes from outside the box including his 70th career free kick. Last season he racked up a record breaking 58 goal contributions in 34 games, registering four shots or more in 26 of them. That relentless shot volume has carried into this season, with 12 shots across the opening two games including eight in this game alone.
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Four shots in opener
Messi registered four shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.
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Option for opener
Messi (hamstring) is an option for Saturday's match against LAFC, according to Lizzy Becherano of ESPN Soccer.
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Pictured in team training
Messi (hamstring) was spotted in team training Wednesday, the club posted.
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Diagnosed with muscle strain
Messi was not involved in training Wednesday after suffering a muscle strain in his left hamstring during a friendly game against Barcelona SC in Ecuador, his team announced.
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Assists twice to win MLS Cup
Messi assisted twice to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
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Set to sign new contract?
Messi is close to signing a new contract with Inter Miami, according to ESPN.
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Messi joined The Herons in 2023, and he's set to sign a new contract with the club in order to continue smashing records at the MLS level. Messi has been one of the top players for Inter Miami in 2025.
Messi joined The Herons in 2023, and he's set to sign a new contract with the club in order to continue smashing records at the MLS level. Messi has been one of the top players for Inter Miami in 2025.