Without one of its biggest draws, FIFA has slashed ticket prices once again, leaving fans wondering if the expanded format is living up to the hype.

Amid swirling transfer rumors, one name has stood out more than others—Inter Miami, the MLS club led by none other than Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi is expected to remain with Inter Miami through at least 2026, according to a report by The Athletic, citing a source close to the player.

His exit is seen as crucial for Inter Miami's financial planning, as Suárez holds one of the club’s highest salaries under the Designated Player rule. The decision not to renew has been under discussion since January, following the team's qualification for the FIFA Club World Cup.

If Messi leaves, Major League Soccer could lose an estimated $300 million. Since his arrival at Inter Miami, ticket sales have soared by $265 million and Apple TV subscriptions jumped nearly $30 million, highlighting his massive financial impact.

What comes next for the Argentine icon? Will there be another contract, a return to international glory, or perhaps even retirement?

In a tournament filled with elite talent and storied clubs, one side has made an overwhelming impression on both rivals and legends alike.

As speculation swirls, fans of the club are clinging to the possibility of a fairytale ending—one that could bring Messi back to Barcelona just in time for the 2026 World Cup.

Lionel Messi’s future at Inter Miami is currently up in the air, as the Argentine legend weighs staying in Florida against pursuing a return to top-level European soccer in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The MLS club is eager to extend his contract, and negotiations are already underway.

2. Despite advancing from a tough group that included Palmeiras, Porto, and Al Ahly, Inter Miami’s weaknesses were fully exposed by PSG, highlighting the clear gap in quality between the MLS side and Europe’s elite.

After the elimination against Paris Saint-Germain, star Lionel Messi broke the silence about the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and delivered an important message to Inter Miami.

After making his return to the pitch in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Ousmane Dembele set the record straight Lionel Messi and Inter Miami.

After the 4-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Miami star Lionel Messi was unable to reach Cristiano Ronaldo's record in the FIFA Club World Cup.

PSG crushed Inter Miami 4–0 in the Club World Cup Round of 16, exposing a massive gap in quality and sending Messi’s team home after a disastrous performance in Atlanta.

With PSG set to face Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16, Ousmane Dembele's absence in the team has raised several questions among fans.