With Lionel Messi's current contract with Inter Miami expiring at the end of 2025, the Argentine star is set to stay as a contract extension is on the horizon. Messi is set to stay longer than expected,

Major League Soccer announced on Wednesday a special recognition for Lionel Messi in light of his performances with Inter Miami, just days after the controversy surrounding the All-Star Game.

Lionel Messi, star of Inter Miami, commented on his recent one-game suspension in MLS after he missed the All-Star Game. Inter Miami come off a hard-fought 2-1 win over Atlas in the Leagues Cup, a match that also marked Lionel Messi’s return to the lineup after serving a one-game suspension.