After $7 million lawsuit shakes Lionel Messi, the Argentine Football Association fires back as legal tension grows around disputed matches

Lionel Messi and the Argentine Football Association are facing a lawsuit from VID Music Group over two 2025 exhibition matches. The promoter claims major financial losses due to Messi missing one game and a venue change. AFA denies all claims, says it met every contract term, and is ready to fight the case while also seeking money it believes it is owed.

After $7 million lawsuit shakes Lionel Messi, the Argentine Football Association fires back as legal tension grows around disputed matches
Lionel Messi and the Argentine Football Association are facing a lawsuit from VID Music Group over two 2025 exhibition matches. The promoter claims major financial losses due to Messi missing one game and a venue change. AFA denies all claims, says it met every contract term, and is ready to fight the case while also seeking money it believes it is owed.