Major League Soccer handed Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi a fine for an “undisclosed amount” for his part in an altercation with New York City FC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy at the end ...

Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano pointed to the media for creating a “circus” around the incident involving Lionel Messi, a New York City FC assistant and a referee during Saturday’s 2-2 ...

Inter Miami experienced a dramatic start to its new MLS season, as Lionel Messi produced a pair of delightful assists – and was on the receiving end of some Cristiano Ronaldo-themed shade.

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi and teammate Luis Suárez have been fined by MLS due to incidents that occurred during and after Miami’s 2-2 draw against New York City FC on Saturday.

This instance is reflective of how star players can shift the dynamics of a game, not just through their performance but also through their impact on team morale and crowd energy. For example, in NBA ...