Lionel Messi to wrap up his career with Inter Miami at the end of the 2025 MLS season.
Media reports suggest that the Argentine superstar “Lionel Messi” has already set his sights on returning to Barcelona.
The city where he achieved his greatest football triumphs.
According to Yanina Latorre, a friend of Messi family and an Argentine media personality, Messi plans to return to Barcelona once his commitments with Inter Miami are over, as reported by The Mirror.
No Intention of Staying in Miami
Latorre, who visited Messi’s home in the United States, told La Nacion:
“Messi told me he’s happy here in Miami, but he plans to return to Barcelona after his contract ends.”
Latorre added that Lionel Messi assured her he has no intention of staying in Miami beyond the end of his contract, saying:
“My place is there, in Barcelona.”
Meanwhile, Jorge Mas, co-owner of Inter Miami, has hinted at the possibility of Messi staying with the team.
This is until the opening of their new Miami Freedom Park stadium in 2026.
Mas said: “Messi is committed to a contract until the end of the 2025 season.
We will sit down together to discuss his future.
I expect Messi to be our number 10 when we open our new stadium in the 2026 season.”
Gearing Up for 2025 MLS Season
This year presents a significant challenge for Lionel Messi and his current club.
Inter Miami will participate in the Club World Cup in the United States during the summer.
While the team is gearing up for the 2025 MLS season.
The UAE celebrates the “International Day of Education”, which falls on January 24 of each year, as an expression of its firm belief in the value of education and its essential role in building generations and advancing countries, as it is the main driver of their development and… pic.twitter.com/AoLWmZ8WZL
— UAE Voice (@uae_voiceeng) January 24, 2025
Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the new season in a friendly match against Club America.
Which ended in a 2-2 draw before his team won on penalties.
Messi’s celebration after scoring his goal, where he appeared to taunt Mexican fans, sparked controversy.
Messi’s celebration involved pointing to his shirt and then making a three-finger gesture towards the Mexican fans.
It hinted at Argentina’s three World Cup titles.
He then added a more provocative gesture by holding up a zero with his hand, alluding to Mexico’s lack of World Cup titles.
In response, the Mexican fans booed the Argentine star, adding tension to the match.
