Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, defeated NYCFC in this decisive MLS showdown, with Tadeo Allende delivering a stunning hat trick to seal the victory and send the hosts to the MLS Cup final. Check out here the full highlights and goals.

Tadeo Allende's performance of a lifetime, and the own goal that broke San Diego hearts. Cesar Hernandez and Joseph Lowery to sum up the best and worst of MLS' conference finals as Inter Miami book a date with Vancouver.

MLS has often struggled to capture the attention of global soccer fans during its first 30 years. But on Saturday, the league has a massive marketing opportunity to showcase itself through a championship game featuring two of the sport’s most decorated global players: Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Thomas Müller.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Lionel Messi’s back looked fine. His legs were spry. And his head was on target. Messi scored two goals, Tadeo Allende added another and No. 3 Inter Miami beat No. 6 Nashville 3-1 in Game 1 of their MLS Cup Playoffs first-round ...

Lionel Messi discussed career highlights, shared excitement for the 2026 World Cup and received the key to the city at the America Business Forum.

LOS ANGELES, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi's arrival in the U.S. this year helped Major League Soccer shatter attendance records at home while elevating its profile abroad, commissioner Don Garber told Reuters. "His impact has been unimaginable," Garber ...