Lionel Messi 'being sued over fraud and breach of contract' after Argentina decision

Lionel Messi 'being sued over fraud and breach of contract' after Argentina decisionWorld Cup winner and Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is reportedly being sued by a promoter in Florida over alleged 'fraud and breach of contract'SportPatrick Austen-Hardy Senior Sports Journalist18:12, 15 Apr 2026Updated 18:13, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesA lawsuit is reportedly being filed against Lionel Messi(Image: 2025 Getty Images)A promoter in Florida is reportedly suing Lionel Messi for 'fraud and breach of contract' after he decided to skip one international fixture for Argentina. Messi has helped grow the popularity and status of football across the pond, ever since he decided to move to Inter Miami.‌He has also inspired David Beckham's franchise to a MLS title, an MLS Leagues Cup and a MLS Supporters' Shield triumph, while also being named as the division's MVP two years in a row. However, not everybody in Florida is happy with the Barcelona icon and eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.‌A promotion company in Miami has claimed Messi cost them millions through his decision to not play for Argentina in a friendly against Venezuela in Florida.‌READ MORE: Javier Mascherano walks away from David Beckham's Inter Miami despite title winREAD MORE: Lionel Messi's wife sends message to woman accused of flirting with her husbandAccording to US outlet TMZ, VID - a company based in Miami who promotes various sports and music events - has issued a lawsuit against Messi and the Argentinian Football Association (AFA). It claims Messi's decision to not participate against Venezuela in a friendly at the Hard Rock Stadium last year cost them millions of dollars.The agency claims Messi was contracted to play for at least 30 minutes in both exhibition matches against Venezuela and Puerto Rico, unless he suffered an injury which ruled him out of the contests, as part of a $7m deal (£5.16m). However, the World Cup winning captain watched...