MLS Leader’s Hopeful Outlook on Messi’s Future with Inter Miami
MLS commissioner Don Garber has publicly expressed optimism that Lionel Messi will remain with Inter Miami beyond his current contract, which ends in 2025. He suggested that 2025 might not be the final deadline and outlined a longer-term vision for the club’s place in the league by 2027. (ESPN)
Messi joined Inter Miami after a two-year stint with Paris Saint-Germain, arriving in the summer of 2023. In August, he helped the team capture the League Cup, marking the first major trophy won by a Miami side in the American soccer landscape. Through 14 appearances for Inter Miami, Messi tallied 11 goals and 5 assists, underscoring his immediate impact on the field. (ESPN)
On the international stage, Messi reached a pinnacle in December 2022 by winning the FIFA World Cup with Argentina. He delivered seven goals in seven matches during the tournament in Qatar, including four from the penalty spot, and scored a decisive double in the final against France, reinforcing his standing as one of the game’s all-time greats. (ESPN)
Argentina currently sits atop the South American qualifiers standings as they pursue a spot in the 2026 World Cup, reflecting the continued strength of the national team in the region. (ESPN)
Messi has previously acknowledged the challenges of adapting to life in the United States, a period that has involved adjusting to a new league, culture, and pace of play as he continued his storied career with Inter Miami. (ESPN)