Lionel Messi was in the starting lineup for Inter Miami’s MLS season opener against NYCFC Saturday night, 72 hours after scoring the lone goal in a Concacaf Champions Cup win at Sporting KC in frigid weather conditions. It was a balmy 68 degrees for the MLS game at Chase Stadium, much more comfortable for Messi and his teammates.

Major League Soccer season kicks off today, with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami fighting for a total of five trophies.

Inter Miami CF has made a major announcement just before the start of the 2025 MLS season, unveiling a new home jersey called the "Euforia Kit." “Euforia begins,” MLS captioned, sharing the look on Instagram. The announcement quickly excited fans, prompting supporters to flood the comment section with reactions.