Safid Deen

4 days ago | usatoday.com | Safid Deen

Lionel Messi paid tribute to Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 years old, with a post on social media honoring the soccer-loving leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Messi thanked the Pope Francis for "making the world a better place," while noting his Argentine roots and distinguished tenure. The message was shared alongside a 2013 photo of Messi meeting the Pope before a friendly between Argentina and Italy in Rome. Messi gave the Pope an olive tree during the visit.

4 days ago | usatoday.com | Safid Deen

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Formula One returns to South Florida for the fourth annual Miami Grand Prix May 2-4, and race organizers are providing a new way for aspiring F1 fans to experience the event. F1 Miami is offering one-day tickets for the first time – allowing ticket buyers to attend the race either Friday, Saturday or Sunday at the Miami International Autodrome surrounding Hard Rock Stadium.

6 days ago | usatoday.com | Safid Deen

Lionel Messi has sent out his Instagram bat signal. He’s expected to play in today’s Inter Miami match against Columbus Crew in Cleveland. The match at Huntington Bank Field, home of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, begins at 4:30 p.m. ET. At least 60,000 fans are expected in attendance. And it will be a matchup between two of the best clubs from the MLS Eastern Conference.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Safid Deen

Soccer fans around the world eagerly await Lionel Messi’s decision on playing in the 2026 World Cup. The wait could continue until the end of this year. Messi, the Argentine World Cup champion and Inter Miami star, said he thinks about playing in the next World Cup but will first consider his health before reaching a final decision. “The truth is, if you stop and think about it, it feels far away, but at the same time, time flies. … I’ll see how I feel.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Safid Deen

Lionel Messi returns to the Windy City on Sunday afternoon, but how much will he play — if he does suit up? Messi and Inter Miami will face the Chicago Fire inside Soldier Field at 4:30 p.m. ET, and Messi made the trip to Chicago with the club Saturday. Whether he will start or come off the bench will be known about an hour before kickoff when Inter Miami releases its starting lineup for the match against the Fire. Messi is healthy and fit.