
Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, has extended his agreement with MLS club Inter Miami, allowing him to remain in the American league until the end of the 2028 season. This information was confirmed by Al Jazeera.
The new contract ensures that Messi will continue to play in MLS both before and after the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
“I am very happy to stay here and continue this project, which has become not only a dream but also a wonderful reality — playing at this stadium, Miami Freedom Park,” the footballer noted in his official statement.
David Beckham, co-founder of the club, emphasized that the contract extension demonstrates Messi's commitment to both the club and the sport itself.
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Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023 and has become an indispensable member of the team. He spent the majority of his career at Barcelona, where he won La Liga ten times and the Champions League four times. In 2022, he led the Argentina national team to victory in the World Cup. On the international stage, he has managed to score 114 goals and has twice won the Copa America. In MLS, Messi continues to set new records.