Lionel Messi and Argentina are still at the top of the FIFA rankings, extending their own record and surpassing Belgium in the all-time table. Lionel Messi and Argentina will resume their CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers campaign against Uruguay and Brazil in two weeks.
Lionel Messi has added two Copas America, a World Cup Trophy, and an MLS Supporters' Shield to his glittering case of hardware as the Argentina and Inter Miami man remains flying high at age 37.
While Major League Soccer has a crop of players new to the league this season, many of the key figures from last season are back. Some, like Jesus Ferreira and Lucho Acosta, are with new teams
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami stumbled out of the blocks with a 2-2 home draw against New York City FC in the opening round of the new Major League Soccer season on Saturday.
Despite Messi's two assists, Miami played most of the match with 10 men after Argentine defender Tomas Aviles was sent off.