Suarez signed with Inter Miami last winter, and there was concern that his history of knee pain would limit his playing time. He put those worries to rest, playing in 37 matches across all competitions in, including 27 in regular season play. He played a critical leadership role during the two months Messi was out injured.

As things stand, 2025 will be Lionel Messi’s final year as a professional footballer, although there are plenty of chances for him to also continue playing in 2026 as he is currently scheduled to

Inter Miami, the MLS club that has already made waves with the signing of Lionel Messi, could be set for another major coup. Reports suggest that Colombian midfielder James Rodríguez is being considered as a possible teammate for the Argentine superstar.

While discussing his contract extension with Inter Miami, Lionel Messi shared a heartfelt message for Barcelona’s 125th anniversary and made an unexpected confession about his ties to the club. Lionel Messi has wrapped up his competitive year following Inter Miami’s elimination from the MLS Eastern Conference Playoffs and his final appearances with the Argentina national team in 2024.