The extension ends months of speculation and cements Inter Miami’s long-term plan to build around the most recognizable name in global soccer. It also coincides with the opening of

Inter Miami’s playoff opener against Nashville was sparsely attended in an example of what has become a wider trend.

Lionel Messi makes MLS history again with a monumental achievement. Discover the impressive new record he shattered with Inter Miami.

Messi magic in Game One! 💥 What a start for @InterMiamiCF. // Audi MLS Cup Playoffs pic.twitter.com/6ugOORVHGT Miami were able to ride that goal to a halftime lead, which put them 45 minutes closer to defeating Nashville SC in this best-of-three series,

Messi led the league for shots, through balls and big chances created, outperforming his expected goals by more than six. He’s 13 goals over ‘average’ since joining Miami, keeping up the kind of finishing overperformance that has been a through line across his career.

Lionel Messi has agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, ensuring he stays with the team as they move to a new stadium next year.

Lionel Messi has agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, ensuring he stays with the team as they move to a new stadium next year.

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Lionel Messi has signed a new contract with Inter Miami, keeping one of soccer’s biggest names in the United States for the foreseeable future. The Athletic reported in April that Messi, 38, and Miami were close to an agreement on a contract extension, with his previous deal set to expire at the end of 2025.

Five time Player of the Month, Golden Boot winner, architect of Miami’s playoff run. At 38, Messi on paper is the league’s top talent.

A rather promising player, this Messi.On the night from Friday to Saturday, Inter Miami faced Nashville in the first round of the MLS playoffs. The Herons could, of course, count on Lionel Messi, who