Lionel Messi has undeniably become the face of MLS and American soccer, his arrival sparking a global sensation. Beyond his on-field impact, Messi's influence extends to club decisions ...

They can’t wait to shake Messi’s hand, give him a hug, face him in the heat of battle and even ask for his jersey after the Dynamo host Inter Miami at 7 p.m. ET Sunday in Shell Energy Stadium.

As the clock ticks down to the highly anticipated match between Argentina and Brazil, excitement bubbles over among fans and players alike. This World Cup qualifier not only pits two historic rivals ...