With Inter Miami set to open a new stadium and the 2026 World Cup approach, Messi’s impact on the field is only a small portion of the story.

MLS averaged 3.7 million live match viewers a week in 2025, the league said Thursday as Lionel Messi led jersey sales for the third straight season.

The Danish midfielder was the joint leader in assists and tallied 19 goals. San Diego's 63 points were also a record for an MLS expansion franchise. The club claimed the top seed in the Western Conference, owning the tiebreaker over the Vancouver Whitecaps.

After Lionel Messi's contract extension with Inter Miami, many were quite surprised by the contract duration. The Argentine will continue until the end of 2028. In line with Messi's decision, we've