With Lionel Messi's current contract with Inter Miami expiring at the end of 2025, the Argentine star is set to stay as a contract extension is on the horizon.

After Inter Miami’s debut in the Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi spoke about the sanction he received from Major League Soccer. On Wednesday night, Inter Miami made their 2025 Leagues Cup debut with a last-minute victory over Atlas of Mexico.

Leagues Cup, the interleague competition between Major League Soccer and Liga MX, kicks off on Tuesday as the Columbus Crew will look to defend their title aas the tournament features a new wrinkle -- only 18 MLS teams and 18 Liga MX teams in their own groups.