Lionel Messi had a goal and three assists and Tadeo Allende scored twice as Inter Miami beat FC Cincinnati 4-0 Sunday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Miami will take on the winner of Sunday's other conference semifinal between the Philadelphia Union and New York City FC.

Messi curled in a stunning free kick -- his 50th goal for Inter Miami -- sealing a 2-1 victory and lifting the MLS side to four points after two games. They now sit level with Palmeiras, their next opponent in the final group stage clash to decide who will advance to the round of 16.

Messi scored one and assisted on three more as Inter Miami crushed Cincinnati 4-0 in their Eastern Conference semifinal.

Tottenham Hotspur star Cristian Romero claimed that his late goal against Newcastle United was heavily inspired by his time alongside Lionel Messi with the Argentina national team.

Anders Dreyer, the only MLS star close to Lionel Messi's stats, could leave the league after a record season, with Europe as a possible destination.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have pushed soccer into an era where statistics bend around their brilliance, and yet a single question continues to return with fresh urgency: Who has more total goal contributions this century?

Lionel Messi has scored 860 goals – and counting – during his illustrious career, but his favorite goal didn’t even come from his legendary left boot. That honor goes to his iconic header in the Champions League final against Manchester United, which ...