In a turn of events that has surprised many, Inter Miami finds itself in awe of the reception Lionel Messi has received from MLS rivals

Lionel Messi has reportedly let Inter Miami know he would like to join forces with a current Real Madrid star in the United States.

In a heartwarming turn of events, Inter Miami has promised Lionel Messi the chance to bid farewell to Barcelona one last time

Lionel Messi wants Inter Miami to sign another Ballon d'Or winner next summer, it has been claimed. Messi became the biggest signing in the history of MLS when he arrived in Miami this summer following the expiry of his PSG contract.

The team announced that Messi would not play about 45 minutes before Saturday's game time. Without Messi, Miami still had some magic - Tomás Avilés scored off a header in stoppage time to salvage what became a 1-1 tie. NYCFC had the lead on a goal by Santiago Rodriguez in the 77th minute.

Pedja Mijatovic has told La Ser (via MD) that Inter Miami are keen on signing Luka Modric, whose Real Madrid contract expires at the end of this season. “He has received offers from the MLS, from many teams and from Inter Miami in particular. Lionel Messi himself has personally been interested in the possibility (of Modric joining).”

The Herons face both The Fire and FC Cincinnati this week, while Argentina will want their captain for two 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Messi shocked soccer fans worldwide over the summer when he announced he would be leaving Paris Saint-Germain to join Inter Miami after playing at the French club for just two seasons. Building on an accomplished career fostered in Barcelona for over two decades,