Lionel Messi is out of contract with Inter Miami at the end of the 2025 MLS season and the Argentina icon has reportedly already decided where he will go next

Lionel Messi intends to return to Europe at the end of his Inter Miami career, according to a family friend and media star who has visited the football icon in Florida

Inter Miami have signed a new goalkeeper on a trial basis, but his long-term future with the club remains uncertain.

Lionel Messi scored a goal and made his presence known throughout the first half as Inter Miami beat Mexican superpower Club America 3-2 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 2-2 deadlock in regulation on Saturday night.

Messi faced plenty of backlash from those in Mexico after mocking their lack of World Cup success compared to Argentina's decorated history. Notably, former "El Tri" international Adolfo "Bofo" Bautista called out the Argentinian for a "lack of professionalism and education."

Inter Miami played Club America in their first preseason game of 2025 leaving it until late to score an equalizer resulting in a 2-2 draw.

Lionel Messi is sporting a new haircut this preseason, but otherwise, looked very much like the dangerous reigning MLS MVP as he scored the first Inter Miami goal of 2025 and played 66 minutes in a win against Mexican champion Club America in Las Vegas late Saturday night.