Lionel Messi Sued for Breach of Contract Over Missed Florida Friendly
Miami-based event promoter Vid Music Group has filed a lawsuit against soccer superstar Lionel Messi and the Argentine Football Association (AFA), alleging breach of contract and fraud. The suit centers on a $7 million agreement granting Vid exclusive rights to promote Argentina’s friendly matches in October 2025. The promoter claims Messi was contractually obligated to play at least 30 minutes in each match unless injured. However, Messi sat out the game against Venezuela, watching from a suite, before playing for his club Inter Miami the following day. He later appeared in the match against Puerto Rico, which had been relocated from Chicago to Florida due to low ticket sales linked to immigration enforcement concerns. Vid asserts that Messi’s absence from the first match and poor attendance at the second caused millions in lost revenue from tickets, broadcasting, and sponsorships. While specific damages are not detailed, the promoter seeks compensation for these alleged financial losses. Neither Messi nor the AFA has immediately commented on the legal action filed in Miami-Dade circuit court.
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Lionel Messi Sued for Breach of Contract Over Missed Florida Friendly
Miami-based event promoter Vid Music Group has filed a lawsuit against soccer superstar Lionel Messi and the Argentine Football Association (AFA), alleging breach of contract and fraud. The suit centers on a $7 million agreement granting Vid exclusive rights to promote Argentina’s friendly matches in October 2025. The promoter claims Messi was contractually obligated to play at least 30 minutes in each match unless injured. However, Messi sat out the game against Venezuela, watching from a suite, before playing for his club Inter Miami the following day. He later appeared in the match against Puerto Rico, which had been relocated from Chicago to Florida due to low ticket sales linked to immigration enforcement concerns. Vid asserts that Messi’s absence from the first match and poor attendance at the second caused millions in lost revenue from tickets, broadcasting, and sponsorships. While specific damages are not detailed, the promoter seeks compensation for these alleged financial losses. Neither Messi nor the AFA has immediately commented on the legal action filed in Miami-Dade circuit court.
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