October 24, 2025

Big news from the sunny fields of Miami! Superstar Lionel Messi, the soccer legend, has just signed a contract extension with Inter Miami, keeping him at the club through 2028. The announcement dropped like a bombshell on October 23, 2025, with a cool video showing Messi signing the deal right at the construction site of their flashy new stadium. The video simply said: “HE’S HOME.” Messi, 38, who joined Inter Miami during the 2023 season, said, “It makes me really happy to stay here and to continue with this project that, besides being a dream, has become a beautiful reality -- playing in this stadium, at Miami Freedom Park.” He added, “Since I arrived in Miami, I’ve been very happy, so I’m truly glad to keep going here.” Messi’s talent had already been lighting up Major League Soccer, with a dazzling 29 goals and 19 assists in the season, almost breaking the all-time record set by Carlos Vela in 2019. He’s aiming to be the first player in MLS to win MVP two years in a row! Inter Miami’s managing owner Jorge Mas said, “We promised our fans that we would dream big to build an iconic club... Leo signing through 2028 is an ode to our amazing city.” Co-owner David Beckham added, “He’s still as committed as he’s ever been and he still wants to win. We feel very lucky.” Messi’s football journey is legendary. From winning eight Ballon d’Or awards to starring for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, to leading Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022 and Copa America wins in 2021 and 2024, he’s a true icon. Since joining Inter Miami, Messi has already lifted the club’s trophies like the 2023 Leagues Cup and 2024 Supporters’ Shield. The future looks bright, exciting, and full of magic at Miami Freedom Park!

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