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.
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Messi scored one goal to go with 11 shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC.
ANALYSIS
Messi delivered another strong performance in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Austin, scoring with a powerful header to equalize early in the match, bringing his tally to five goals in five appearances this season. The forward remained heavily involved throughout, leading the attack with multiple touches in dangerous areas while recording three key passes for the third time this season and a season-high 11 shots. The Argentine continues to be the focal point in attack, constantly delivering crosses and through balls in behind the defense thanks to his vision and passing quality.
Messi delivered another strong performance in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Austin, scoring with a powerful header to equalize early in the match, bringing his tally to five goals in five appearances this season. The forward remained heavily involved throughout, leading the attack with multiple touches in dangerous areas while recording three key passes for the third time this season and a season-high 11 shots. The Argentine continues to be the focal point in attack, constantly delivering crosses and through balls in behind the defense thanks to his vision and passing quality.
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Managed in training, fit for Austin
Messi is fully fit and available for Saturday's clash against Austin FC after being managed in Thursday's training session, according to coach Javier Mascherano, per Diario AS US. "Leo didn't train fully, he played on Tuesday. It was planned. We just wanted him to do some light recovery work. Leo is fine, and we're taking the normal precautions we take with everyone."
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Connects in win
Messi scored one goal to go with nine shots (four on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-2 win over New York City FC.
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Scores in CONCACAF draw
Messi (rest) started and scored one goal during Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Nashville.
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Rested Saturday
Messi is not part of the squad to face Charlotte on Saturday due to the coach's decision to rest him ahead of the second leg of the CCC matchup against Nashville, Lizzy Becherano of ESPN reports.
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Nets consequential goal in win
Messi scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over D.C. United.
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Set to sign new contract?
Messi is close to signing a new contract with Inter Miami, according to ESPN.
ANALYSIS
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.