Messi, now 38, remains vital for Argentina and is eyeing a final run at the 2026 World Cup. A potential short-term move to Saudi Arabia could help him stay sharp during MLS’s long offseason.

De Paul, under contract with Atlético until June 2026, is eager to make the move sooner rather than later, though a post-World Cup 2026 transfer remains on the table.

With a stunning goal, Lionel Messi completes Inter Miami's comeback against CF Montreal in their MLS return.

Inter Miami is visiting CF Montreal for Lionel Messi's return to the Major League Soccer.

CF Montreal will face Inter Miami in a 2025 MLS regular season clash. Find out everything you need to know about when and where it’s happening—and how to watch this can't-miss matchup live in the USA.

With the participation in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 concluded, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano addressed Lionel Messi's fitness for the MLS return against CF Montreal.

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.