With his penalty against Nashville SC, Lionel Messi has reached three consecutive misses from the 12 yards between Argentina and Inter Miami, tying the worst record in his career. Lionel Messi‘s return to Major League Soccer action was far from a dream night,

Lionel Messi has a message for Argentina's detractors: “Nothing was handed to us.” The Argentina superstar responded to critics who have been bashing the reigning World Cup champions over perceptions of beneficial officiating and favoritism by the soccer establishment.

In a country where football is practically a second religion, a startling claim suggests Inter Miami star Lionel Messi’s influence in Argentina extends so far he could run for president. Lionel Messi’s hold over Argentina is almost terrifying.

Argentina will not push Lionel Messi for a decision on his future, including at Copa America, football association president Claudio Tapia said.

Lionel Messi came to the rescue once again, scoring an equalizer vs. Egypt in the 83rd minute of their World Cup match. See all three Argentina goals.

Game after game, Argentina keeps pulling off miracles wins as the South American team has reached the World Cup semifinals against Spain on Sunday.

Jorge Messi, who was the soccer star’s longtime agent, died at age 68 in Rosario on Aug. 7

Jorge Messi had been dealing with a health-related issue, while Lionel Messi slammed inaccurate reports during the World Cup about his dad's health.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi could conjure no more magic. Twenty years after his World Cup debut and a career that lifted him above Pelé and Diego Maradona as soccer’s greatest player, at 39 he could not will Argentina to become the first repeat champion in more than a half-century.

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

Lionel Messi and Argentina fell short in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Here were our live updates and more on Messi throughout the match.