Comment on Messi's good start reinforces Barcelona's status as favorite

Nashville SC held Inter Miami scoreless for the first time in the Lionel Messi era. It is also just the second time Messi has not scored for Miami.       

Inter Miami has nine-game unbeaten streak since Lionel Messi joined MLS. It also won Leagues Club and has climbed out of Eastern Conference basement.       

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's quest to qualify for the MLS playoffs continues Wednesday night against Nashville SC.       

The Royal Spanish Football Federation is calling on president Luis Rubiales to resign after his World Cup celebrations sparked international backlash.       

In a statement Saturday, soccer coach Jorge Vilda called Luis Rubiales' kiss of star player Jennifer Hermoso 'inappropriate behavior.'       

Lionel Messi could take the field with Inter Miami for his first MLS matchup vs. NY Red Bulls. Follow the action for scores, highlights and more.