As Barcelona prepares to return to their iconic Camp Nou for the 2025-26 season, speculation is mounting about a highly unusual event that could make headlines across world soccer.

Comparisons quickly surfaced between Lionel Messi’s $12 million salary at Inter Miami and Lamine Yamal’s lucrative new deal with FC Barcelona.

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba are set to take part in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game—something that doesn’t sit well with Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano, who said: "I’d like them to rest."

The highly anticipated generational showdown between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal is getting closer, with a date for the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain reportedly agreed upon.

A new era is dawning at Barcelona—one marked by symbolism, legacy, and immense responsibility. This week, the Catalan club confirmed a move that stirred emotions across the soccer world: Lamine Yamal inherited Lionel Messi’s historic No. 10 kit number. The weight of history now rests on the back of one of soccer’s most exciting young stars.

After a spectacular season with Milan and a resurgence that few predicted after a bumpy stint in England, Christian Pulisic has added his name to elite company, besting global icons and rising phenoms in the process.

While fans rave about Yamal's flair, pace, and decision-making, there’s another fascinating way to trace his rise: through his kit numbers.

As Inter Miami prepares to unveil yet another high-profile signing, speculation is mounting over what it could mean for the club’s most valuable asset.

The No. 10 shirt at Barça is reserved for exceptional players—those who lead, inspire, and carry the weight of the club’s expectations. Lamine now steps into that legacy with maturity far beyond his years.

In his task to rebuild Manchester United, Ruben Amorim has made one of Lionel Messi’s star Argentina teammates a top signing priority.

Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul is set to become the newest addition to Inter Miami, signing a four-year contract and officially reuniting with Lionel Messi. He will join the MLS side immediately and will not take part in Atlético Madrid’s preseason training.

nter Miami will visit FC Cincinnati in Week 21 of the 2025 Major League Soccer season following a 2-1 home victory over Nashville SC. Lionel Messi played a decisive role once again, scoring a brace for the fifth consecutive match and earning MVP honors.

But in 2025, one Argentine midfielder carved his name into history, becoming the only active player to win both the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.

Lionel Messi has not yet extended his contract with Inter Miami, which expires at the end of the 2025 MLS season. While he has an option to stay for an additional 12 months, talks are ongoing, and speculation is mounting about his next move.

Rodrigo De Paul has cemented himself as one of the best midfielders on Argentina’s national team in recent years, becoming a perfect complement for Lionel Messi both on and off the field.