Lionel Messi faces fraud lawsuit as Florida promoter alleges huge losses after Argentina star skipped Venezuela exhibition match

Lionel Messi is facing a lawsuit from Miami company VID over a missed match in 2024. The firm claims it lost over $1 million after Messi did not play against Venezuela despite being fit. The case also involves the Argentine Football Association and follows another recent MLS-related legal settlement involving Messi’s promotional appearances.