Lionel Messi has no shortage of motivation in 2025. His Inter Miami CF won the Supporters' Shield last season, setting an MLS single-season record for points in the process, before being humbly knocked out of the playoffs in Round 1.

Lionel Messi might not be in the same league as Cristiano Ronaldo anymore, but he is still battling the Portuguese star in the record books. On Saturday, the 38-year-old Messi scored his sixth brace in seven games for Inter Miami as they beat the New York Red Bulls 5–1,

Fresh off a frustrating loss to MLS-leading Cincinnati FC, Inter Miami was looking to get back in the win column.

Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra for Matchday 26 of the 2025 MLS season. Continuing one of the most torrid runs in league history,

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said he would prefer that Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba not participate in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game, insisting players should be resting amid the ongoing regular season.

Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has agreed to contract terms with Inter Miami. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press about the deal on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the signing has not been announced.

Rodrigo De Paul will reportedly first join on loan this summer as the Herons add a major reinforcement to the midfield.