Messi wants Neymar. Aware that the Club World Cup will demand a much higher level of competition than the MLS, Inter Miami is considering several top-tier reinforcements. Lionel M

Inter Miami faced Club América in a friendly over the weekend. Lionel Messi scored the Herons first goal of 2025, but it was his celebration that stole the head

Lionel Messi scored a goal and made his presence known throughout the first half as Inter Miami beat Mexican superpower Club America 3-2 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 2-2 deadlock in regulation on Saturday night.

Messi faced plenty of backlash from those in Mexico after mocking their lack of World Cup success compared to Argentina's decorated history. Notably, former "El Tri" international Adolfo "Bofo" Bautista called out the Argentinian for a "lack of professionalism and education."

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi began the year with a goal against Club América, but the Argentine is already focused on the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

Lionel Messi is sporting a new haircut this preseason, but otherwise, looked very much like the dangerous reigning MLS MVP as he scored the first Inter Miami goal of 2025 and played 66 minutes in a win against Mexican champion Club America in Las Vegas late Saturday night.