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.
Brace against Austria
Messi recorded two goals on seven shots (four on target) to go along with two chances created and two crosses in Monday's 2-0 win over Austria.
ANALYSIS
Messi continues his World Cup brilliance even on the brink of turning 39, as the attacker would bag a 38th and 95th minutes for a brace. This comes despite a missed penalty in the ninth minute and a closely missed free kick to end the contest, nearly earning a hat trick in consecutive matches. He still is the only goal scorer for Argentina at this World Cup with his five thus far, an early leader for the Golden Boot. It is clear his age is not affecting him at all on the World Stage, still looking to be his very best as he tries to lead Argentina to back-to-back World Cup championships.
Messi continues his World Cup brilliance even on the brink of turning 39, as the attacker would bag a 38th and 95th minutes for a brace. This comes despite a missed penalty in the ninth minute and a closely missed free kick to end the contest, nearly earning a hat trick in consecutive matches. He still is the only goal scorer for Argentina at this World Cup with his five thus far, an early leader for the Golden Boot. It is clear his age is not affecting him at all on the World Stage, still looking to be his very best as he tries to lead Argentina to back-to-back World Cup championships.
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Scores hat-trick in WC opener
Messi scored three goals to go with six shots (four on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 3-0 win against Algeria.
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Converts penalty in friendly
Messi (hamstring) scored a penalty goal in 20 minutes played as a substitute during Tuesday's international friendly against Iceland.
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Set for Nigeria friendly
Messi (hamstring) is expected to see action in Tuesday's friendly against Nigeria as coach Lionel Scaloni looks to have him arrive at the World Cup with match rhythm after resting him against Honduras, saying in Monday's conference that "Leo (Messi) will play tomorrow".
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Unused from bench
Messi (hamstring) was unused from the bench in Saturday's 2-0 win over Honduras.
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Back in team training
Messi (hamstring) was spotted in team training on Monday with the Argentina squad, confirming he should be fit and available for the World Cup, the squad posted.
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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.