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Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly

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FILE - Argentina forward Lionel Messi, center top, watches from a box with family and friends at the start of an international friendly soccer match between Venezuela and Argentina, Oct. 10, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
FILE - Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) runs with the ball as Atlanta United midfielder Steven Alzate (7) defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Oct. 11, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
FILE - Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) attempts a shot on goal during the first half of a friendly soccer match against Puerto Rico, Oct. 14, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)

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FILE - Argentina forward Lionel Messi, center top, watches from a box with family and friends at the start of an international friendly soccer match between Venezuela and Argentina, Oct. 10, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)