Judge dismisses lawsuit against Messi
Judge Lisa Walsh of the Miami-Dade County Court (Florida) has dismissed the lawsuit of Vid Music Global against Lionel Messi and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for contract breach in two friendly matches of the Argentina national team.
The lawsuit was filed in April by the promoter Vid Music Global, which alleged that Messi had breached the terms of a $7 million contract to organize and promote two friendly matches against Venezuela and Puerto Rico. The judge referred only to the motion presented by the player.
What happened?
The judge argued that training with the national team and attending meetings do not constitute factual statements, and are precisely what an athlete does before a game in which they may or may not play. Additionally, Messi had actively participated in the promotion of the friendly match.
Why it matters for Argentina?
The judge's decision is important for the Argentina national team, as the lawsuit could have affected the team's image and credibility.
What comes next?
The Argentina national team continues to prepare for the next FIFA World Cup, which will be held in 2026. The player remains one of the main players of the team and their performance will be crucial for the team's success.
The Argentina national team is currently in 1st place in the FIFA World Cup ranking, with 9 points, 3 wins and 0 losses in 3 games, and a streak of 4 consecutive wins (LWWWW).
Latest news
The latest news of the Argentina national team is the defeat against Spain in a friendly match on July 19, 2026, with a score of 1-0.
Current situation
The Argentina national team is in 1st place in the FIFA World Cup ranking, with 9 points, 3 wins and 0 losses in 3 games, and a streak of 4 consecutive wins (LWWWW). The team has also scored 8 goals and received 1 goal in the current season, with a goal difference of +7.
The Argentina national team has a 5-point lead over Austria in the FIFA World Cup ranking.
