With the 37-year-old's long-term future up in the air, the prospect of a return to Argentina to see out his career has been suggested as a possibility, but journalist Yanina Latorre has been told that Europe is a more likely destination when he leaves Florida.

Lionel Messi has reportedly expressed his intention to return to Barcelona after his contract with Inter Miami ends in 2025. Family friend Yanina Latorre revealed that the Argentine icon dismissed the idea of extending his stay in Miami.

Lionel Messi has shared the pitch with some legendary footballers from Barcelona to PSG to Inter Miami today, but which did he most enjoy linking up with? Back in 2023, Messi was asked by Chinese outlet Titan Sports who he most enjoyed playing alongside.

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Lyon forward Rayan Cherki - a player who has been compared to Lionel Messi despite admitting he actually idolises Cristiano Ronaldo

Speaking to ESPN recently, Inter Miami co-owner Joge Mas said that he believes that Messi will be lining up for the team in 2026. He explained: “Leo and I will sit and discuss the future. I fully expect that in the opening of our new stadium in 2026, Leo Messi will be our No. 10 after a trophy-laden 2025 season.”

Here's everything you need to know about the beef between Inter Miami star Lionel Messi and fans of Mexico's men's national team.

Lionel Messi has repeatedly lauded Pep Guardiola's Barcelona as the best team he ever played for. Despite playing alongside exceptional talent at Barcelona, PSG, and with the Argentinian national team.

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

The controversy surrounding Lionel Messi's actions and the subsequent planned protests in Mexico highlight the complex interplay between sports, nationalism, and social media.

Antonela Roccuzzo is the new face of Adidas’ latest campaign. The philanthropist makes her debut with the sportswear company, modeling pieces from Adidas ’ new squat-proof Optime collection. Lionel Messi’s Wife Antonela Roccuzzo Takes Barbiecore to the U.S. Open Cup Final in Balmain Top

The apparel giant, which outfits Sullivan and Messi, has cast the 15-year-old phenom in a social media video series about young soccer talents who supposedly will get mentoring from the legend.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi kicks the ball during a soccer practice session, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in ...