Meanwhile, forward Fafa Picault, one of the new players in Inter Miami camp, is feeling at home. The 33-year-old Haitian American spent his teen years in Cutler Bay, where his family still lives. He attended Miami Killian High School and played for local youth clubs and the Fort Lauderdale Strikers before heading overseas.

Argentina captain Messi was the MLS’ top scorer in 2024 despite an injury-hit year. The Herons want to learn from past mistakes.

Lionel Messi is getting another preseason tour with Inter Miami. The club has announced three matches in South America and Central America.

Lionel Messi is back. Inter Miami CF convened for its first day of preseason training on Monday, but the surroundings look starkly different from the last time the Argentinian took the field with his South Florida squad.

Inter Miami announced on Friday that the team will travel to Peru and Panama to compete in two preseason matches, touring across North, South and Central America before the 2025 MLS campaign kicks off.

A reunion of Barcelona’s famed trio of Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi and Neymar at Inter Miami would certainly be welcome — if it happens.

Inter Miami has bolstered its squad with the signing of talented Venezuelan midfielder Telasco Segovia. The 21-year-old joins the MLS side from Portuguese club Casa Pia, where he impressed with his performances in the Primeira Liga.

The strategist Javier Mascherano announced the team's plans, which include a match against Mexico's three-time champion Club America. Inter Miami have announced their preseason matches ahead of the 2025 MLS season,

Inter Miami is looking to extend Lionel Messi’s contract beyond his current deal, aiming to keep the Argentine superstar in MLS until the 2026 World Cup.