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."

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are in Lima, Peru, to face Universitario de Deportes for their second preseason friendly. Inter Miami are in Lima, Peru, to face Universitario de Deportes for their second preseason friendly,

It's pretty clear Messi and Inter Miami weren't satisfied with how 2024 went. But improving on their one major trophy win in 2025 is far from a guarantee.

Lionel Messi removed his captain’s armband in the 72nd minute of last night’s game against Universitario. The match brought concern on the rustiness of Messi, Luis Suárez, and other former

Lionel Messi received a hero’s welcome from 80,000 fans at sold-out Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru, on Wednesday night, as Inter Miami won its preseason match against Universitario in a penalty kick shootout.

Inter Miami's president of football operations, Raúl Sanllehí is no longer in charge of sporting matters, and has been replaced by the Herons academy director, Guillermo Hoyos, a source confirmed to ESPN.

After kicking off their preseason in Las Vegas with a 2-2 draw against Club America, Inter Miami will now travel to Peru where 80,000 fans are expected to be in attendance to see Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez,

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami fell short of their goals in 2024, so the 2025 season will be all about redemption.

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said he has given little importance to Lionel Messi 's provocative celebration following his goal against Club América on Saturday, before claiming that Liga MX teams have always been "hostile" against Argentinians.

Inter Miami forwards Fafa Picault, left, Lionel Messi and head coach Javier Mascherano walk during a soccer practice session, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Credit: AP/Marta Lavandier Inter Miami tied the game two minutes into stoppage ...

Sanllehi’s duties have been reassigned to the club’s academy director Guillermo Hoyos, a long-time confidant and former academy coach of Inter Miami captain and former Barcelona legend Lionel Messi. GiveMeSport’s Tom Bogert first reported news of Sanllehi’s reassignment.