By Rohith Nair MIAMI, July 3 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi stole the World Cup spotlight once again as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in an extra-time thriller on Friday, but his virtuoso display only reaffirmed the perception that the reigning champions are still overly reliant on one man.

Iconic Messi moments South Florida soccer fans likely hold dearest have been his exploits in Major League Soccer as captain and star of Inter Miami.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi resumes his chase of the Golden Boot on Friday. Argentina's captain — widely considered the greatest player ever — returns to the World Cup pitch when the defending champions take on Cape Verde in the round of 32.

Just as Argentina was set to take on Cape Verde, FIFA’s Fan Fest at Bayfront Park reached capacity. But the energy didn’t stall. Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans,

Soccer fans wonder why Folarin Balogun got a red card but not Messi against Algeria.

Leo Messi and wife, Antonela Roccuzzo exchanged personal messages during Argentina's run in the World Cup. Learn more about Messi's family.

Kids at America's Got Soccer, a youth program in Oakland Park, said players like Lionel Messi have become heroes to them.