The Digest:
Lionel Messi has agreed to extend his contract with Inter Miami, ensuring the Argentine superstar will remain in Major League Soccer beyond the 2026 World Cup. According to sources, the deal signals Messi’s intent to conclude his legendary career in the United States.
Key Points
- Messi’s new contract will keep him at Inter Miami through and after the 2026 World Cup.
- The 38-year-old aims to defend Argentina’s World Cup title on North American soil.
- An official announcement is expected within the next two weeks.
- Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023 after spells at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
- He won the 2024 MLS MVP award and became the fastest to 40 goals in league history.
- Messi’s legacy includes 10 La Liga titles, 4 UEFA Champions League trophies, and a World Cup.
- The extension reinforces MLS’s growing global appeal and Messi’s enduring influence.
Messi’s decision to extend his stay in Miami cements his status as a global icon while shaping the future of football in North America.
Sources: AFP, ESPN, Vanguard News
