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Messi, AFA Sued in Florida Over Claim He Didn’t Play as Contract Required

The case spotlights how promoters hinge multimillion-dollar events on player appearance guarantees.

Alberto Fernández Criticizes Messi–Trump Photo as 'Inopportune' and Denies 2022 Casa Rosada Invite

Inter Miami Owner Puts Messi’s Annual Pay at $70–$80 Million, Including Equity

Messi Becomes Flashpoint in Barcelona Election as Laporta Acknowledges Rift and Font Pushes Farewell Return

Al Ittihad Claims €1.4bn Messi Bid Was Rejected, Dangles Lifetime Deal

Al Ittihad Owner Says He’d Hand Messi a ‘Blank Cheque’ After Claiming €1.4 Billion Offer

Al-Ittihad President Reiterates €1.4 Billion Messi Bid He Says Was Rejected

Barcelona Confirms Messi Statue Plan After Surprise Camp Nou Visit

Barcelona Plans Grand Messi Tribute at Reopened Camp Nou

Lionel Messi's Bodyguard Barred From MLS Sidelines in Security Policy Shift