Messi, who arrived in the US in July 2023, began the 2025 MLS season with three goals despite some injury concerns. However, his future with Inter Miami remained unresolved. Messi's contract with the club will end in December 2025.

Miami scored three consecutive goals on Wednesday — two by Lionel Messi — to overcome a 2-0 deficit against fellow MLS club LAFC and advance to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals.

Jorge Mas, owner of Inter Miami, spoke about the possibility of Lionel Messi playing for Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi is currently part of an elite group of players who have appeared in five World Cups,