Megastar Lionel Messi’s visit with Inter Miami CF to San Jose delivered all the desired feels and fireworks that soccer fans hoped for Wednesday night. Ardent fans, old and young alike and from near and far,

I t has been one step forward and two steps back for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami as they prepare to face the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday. Despite Messi scoring, they suffer

San Jose’s Colombian forward Cristian Arango is tied with Vancouver’s Brian White for the league lead with eight goals. Former Inter Miami forward Josef Martinez of Venezuela, who joined the Earthquakes this year, has six goals. Argentine midfielder Cristian Espinoza has four goals and an MLS-best seven assists.

The excitement was building up Tuesday night ahead of soccer superstar Lionel Messi’s visit to PayPal Park Wednesday. Messi and Inter Miami CF will face the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday. On Tuesday night,

An unlikely person helped save Lionel Messi from receiving a postmatch red card on Wednesday night -- San Jose Earthquakes coach Bruce Arena.

Now in the twilight of their careers, Lionel Messi reflected on the Ballon d'Or 'battle' he had for over 15 years with Cristiano Ronaldo.

The San Jose Earthquakes will host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Wednesday at PayPal Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.