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Messi, Lionel

Lionel Messi Signs New Contract with Inter Miami Through 2028

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Lionel Messi, a 38-year-old soccer legend, has re-signed with Inter Miami, securing a deal that will keep him with the Major League Soccer club until 2028. This announcement marks a significant milestone in Messi's career, as he had previously joined Inter Miami in 2023 after a storied tenure at Barcelona, where he won four Champions League titles and 10 LaLiga crowns.

Messi's signing was a major coup for Inter Miami, especially with the support of co-owner and former England captain David Beckham. As part of the deal, Messi will be with the club when they move to their new Freedom Park home in 2026. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner expressed his happiness at staying with the club, stating that he is "truly glad to keep going here." Beckham also praised the deal, highlighting that bringing Messi to the city demonstrates Inter Miami's commitment to Miami and Messi's own dedication to the city.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lionel Messi has signed a new contract with Inter Miami, extending his deal until 2028.
  • Messi previously joined Inter Miami in 2023 after a successful stint at Barcelona, where he won four Champions League titles and 10 LaLiga crowns.
  • The club will be moving to their new Freedom Park home in 2026, with Messi set to feature for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.
  • Co-owner David Beckham praised the deal, highlighting that bringing Messi to the city demonstrates Inter Miami's commitment to Miami and Messi's own dedication to the city.
  • Messi expressed his happiness at staying with the club, stating that he is "truly glad to keep going here."
  • The deal marks a significant milestone in Messi's career, cementing his position as one of the best players in the world.
  • Beckham also stated that the club vision was to bring the best players to Inter Miami, and that's what they have done with Messi.

Statistics:

  • Messi will be with Inter Miami until 2028.
  • Messi won four Champions League titles and 10 LaLiga crowns during his stint at Barcelona.
  • Messi will feature for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • The new Freedom Park home will be the club's new home from 2026 onwards.
  • Messi has eight Ballon d'Or titles to his name.

Sources:

  • Inter Miami FC official website
  • David Beckham's statement, as reported by Inter Miami FC official website
  • Lionel Messi's quote, as reported by Inter Miami FC official website

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