June 26, 2025
Messi draws massive crowds to stadiums, and attendance will be a key measure of the revamped Club World Cup's success or failure
Miami’s injury list grows with Alba, Lujan, and Bright ruled out of the Al Ahly clash
The 37-year-old captain missed Argentina's 1-0 win over Uruguay and 4-1 thrashing of rivals Brazil in March due to injury
With a number of key players sidelined by injury or suspension, Scaloni calls it a chance to test new talent ahead of their World Cup title defence
Defending champions Argentina, who are set to play Chile and Colombia in June, have already secured their place at the 2026 World Cup in Messi's absence
The forward adds his first MLS goal since April 6
The match was moved some 145 miles north of Columbus because Crew owners wanted to capitalise on the presence of Messi
He labels the tension a media creation and expresses affection for Mexican fans
