Lionel Messi retires from international play, Argentina's national football team

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi said Monday he is retiring from international play, including the Argentina National Football Team.

• Aug 31

Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team

Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.

• Aug 31

Jorge Messi, father of Argentina great Lionel Messi, dies at 68

Jorge Messi served as his son's agent and accompanied him to Europe when he signed with Barcelona as a teenager.

• Aug 8

Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1-0 victory over Argentina

Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.

• Jul 20

Argentina-Puerto Rico soccer match moved from Chicago to Florida amid ICE crackdown

A friendly soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico that was going to be hosted at Soldier Field has been moved from Chicago to Florida amid ICE operations, AP sources said.

• Oct 8, 2025

Stanly Cup, Messi with wife caught on kiss cam at Miami Coldplay concert

The Florida Panthers were caught on camera showing off the Stanley Cup. Soccer star Lionel Messi and his wife were also caught on camera, and Chris Martin serenaded them.

• Jul 28, 2025

The Messi Experience comes to Logan Square to give fans full immersion

Lionel Messi is such a sports legend, even people who know nothing about soccer know his name. He has set attendance records at opponents' stadium, like when he came to Chicago in April with Inter Miami.

• Jul 3, 2025

Messi Experience opens in Logan Square, showcasing soccer superstar

Lionel Messi is such a sports legend, even people who know nothing about soccer know his name. He has set attendance records at opponents' stadium, like when he came to Chicago in April with Inter Miami. Now he's back in Chicago, at least in virtual form.

• Jul 3, 2025

Interactive Lionel Messi exhibit coming to Chicago in July

Artificial intelligence will put visitors on the field for various moments in Messi's career, and to try out his training routine.

• Mar 6, 2025

"The Messi Experience" interactive exhibit coming to Chicago in July

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi is the focus of a new world tour exhibit coming to Chicago this summer.

• Mar 6, 2025

Despite Messi's absence, record crowd as Fire beat Inter Miami

The superstar has missed four of his team's last five games, most recently dealing with a hamstring issue.

• Oct 4, 2023

Fire fans pack Soldier Field despite no Messi in match with Inter Miami

The superstar has missed four of his team’s last five games, most recently dealing with a hamstring issue.

• Oct 4, 2023

Fans paid big to see Lionel Messi take on Chicago Fire, and now he might not play

An injury may keep the superstar sidelined – and it has sent ticket prices tanking just a day before the match. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.

• Oct 3, 2023

Fans came from all over to see Lionel Messi take on Chicago Fire, but now he might not play

An injury may keep the superstar sidelined – and it has sent ticket prices tanking just a day before the match.

• Oct 3, 2023

Fire offers fans perks as Messi is uncertain to play in Wednesday's match

The Fire will host Inter Miami and Messi on Wednesday night at Soldier Field, but he's has been dealing with a hamstring problem and may not play.

• Oct 3, 2023

Lionel Messi making MLS debut with Inter Miami against Cruz Azul

Messi will take on the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field on Oct. 4.

• Jul 21, 2023