The veteran striker hasn’t been dependent on having the “little master,” as Charlotte FC head coach Dean Smith called Messi last weekend, next to him. No, he’s managed 41% of his total ...

At the end of the game, Messi and Smith met on the field, sharing an emotional hug that circulated worldwide on social media.

Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat the ... Seventh-placed Charlotte, coached by former Aston Villa manager Dean ...