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.

Neymar has opened up about the iconic partnership he shared with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez during their time at Barcelona, describing it as the best period of his club career.

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 coach Javier Mascherano has expressed his delight at the opportunity to coach Lionel Messi and a couple of his former Barcelona teammates at the MLS club.

The Athletic confirmed the Sanllehi-Messi incident via an anonymous club source. Inter Miami issued a statement saying that the Sanllehi decision was "pre-planned" and not a response to the exchange on the bus, per the original report from GiveMeSport’s Tom Bogert.

Here’s how to watch the preseason match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

Inter Miami continue their 2025 preseason with a trip to Peru to face Club Universitario de Deportes on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

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,

Friendly Match match Universitario de Deportes vs Inter Miami CF 30.01.2025. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

The Peruvian fans gave the Argentine star a warm farewell when he was substituted. Only legends receive such an ovation.

There will be new Epic cards illustrated by Yoichi Takahashi of Neymar Jr., Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi, among others.