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The Digest:

Lionel Messi has committed his future to Inter Miami. The club announced the contract extension through 2028 on the eve of their playoff campaign, ensuring the Argentine's magic remains a central force in Major League Soccer. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • Messi's new deal extends his stay by three years, through the 2028 season.
  • The announcement comes just before Miami's playoff opener against Nashville SC.
  • His original two-and-a-half-year contract was set to expire at the end of 2025.
  • He is the heavy favorite to win his second consecutive MLS MVP award.
  • Messi led the team to a Leagues Cup title immediately after his 2023 arrival.
  • He also helped secure the 2024 Supporters' Shield with a record points total.
  • This season, he led the league in both goals (29) and assists (19).
This extension is more than a contract; it is a legacy-defining anchor, tethering one of football's greatest talents to a project seeking to permanently alter the American sporting landscape.

Sources: nterMiami