Inter Miami is close to an agreement with Lionel Messi over a contract extension, which would see the Argentina forward lead his side into their new home at Miami Freedom Park next year. Messi joined Miami as a free agent in July 2023 on a deal that expires at the end of 2025 but — according to sources in the United States with knowledge of the situation — talks to prolong his stay are at an advanced stage and the 37-year-old is now expected to sign,

Lionel Messi scored the equalizer for Inter Miami CF against Los Angeles FC in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals. Inter Miami were in trouble in the Concacaf Champions Cup. They had lost the first leg to Los Angeles FC and were trailing again in Wednesday’s match at Chase Stadium.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are close to agreeing to a contract extension through 2026, The Athletic's David Ornstein reports.