Messi has another team trophy to hoist, which would mean another parade for Fort Lauderdale to plan along the beach after the Florida Panthers set the bar in June.

The planning began when “Lionel Messi to Inter Miami” was still just a dream, an internet rumor discredited by insiders but sustained by a billionaire’s belief. In the fall of 2022, as MLS clubs set out to build their 2023 rosters,

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi added another award to his collection on Thursday. Messi became the first recipient of the MARCA America Award, presented by the Spain-based media company.

Beckham became the co-owner of MLS team Inter Miami after hanging up his boots following spells with the likes of the Red Devils, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. And his team have managed to attract blockbuster stars such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba.

Messi scored three goals and provided two assists in Argentina's 6-0 thrashing of Bolivia on Tuesday, setting up what was expected to be a triumphant return to his club, Inter Miami CF, with the MLS Playoffs starting Oct. 25. Instead, the 37-year-old cast a dark cloud over his future in his post-match interview.

Stu Holden joins State of the Union for a SPECIAL episode as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! Holden, Lalas and Mosse first dive into the news of Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami and debate how big this is for Inter Miami and MLS.

Lionel Messi played off the bench for Inter Miami at Toronto, the next-to-last contest of the regular season for the MLS Supporters Shield winners.

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates could break the MLS points record at home Saturday against the New England Revolution.