Trending Now - Messi and Argentina Face $7M Lawsuit for Missing Friendly Match

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Lionel Messi and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) are involved in the lawsuit.

TMZ - VID Music Group is the promoter filing the lawsuit against Messi and the AFA.

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - VID Music Group has filed a lawsuit for $7 million against Messi and the AFA.

TMZ - The AFA has publicly stated that they did nothing wrong in response to the lawsuit.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - The lawsuit was filed in a South Florida Court.

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - The lawsuit was reported on April 16th, 2026.

WHY:

TMZ - The AFA's response indicates they believe the lawsuit is unfounded, suggesting a defense against the claims made by VID Music Group.

HOW:

TMZ - The AFA is addressing the lawsuit publicly, asserting their position that they did not commit any wrongdoing.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 23:16 UTC)

VID Music Group has filed a lawsuit for $7 million against Lionel Messi and the Argentine Football Association in a South Florida court. In response, the AFA has publicly stated that they did nothing wrong and believe the lawsuit is unfounded. The lawsuit was reported on Thursday, and the AFA is actively defending their position against the claims made by VID Music Group.