Lionel Messi
38-Year-Old
Inter Miami CF
MLS
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Messi only appeared in 19 league matches for Inter Miami in 2024. That didn't stop him from scoring 20 goals and assisting 11. While some disagreed with the selection, Messi won the Most Valuable Player award. The injury bug is the only thing that could hold Messi back in 2025. While his work rate is next to nothing, he still makes unbelievable plays that turn back the clock when on the ball. A healthy Messi could score 30-plus goals in MLS play, but it's tough to project the Argentinian to play the full schedule.
Scores brace in return
Messi (hamstring) scored a brace and played the full game in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Orlando in the Leagues Cup, confirming his return from injury.
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Messi was a doubt for Wednesday's semifinal clash against Orlando in the Leagues Cup as the star only trained for two days after returning from a hamstring injury. That said, even if reports suggested he wanted to focus on the games with Argentina for the World Cup qualifications against Venezuela and Ecuador, Messi played the full game on Wednesday and scored a brace to qualify Miami for the final, confirming he is back fit.
Messi was a doubt for Wednesday's semifinal clash against Orlando in the Leagues Cup as the star only trained for two days after returning from a hamstring injury. That said, even if reports suggested he wanted to focus on the games with Argentina for the World Cup qualifications against Venezuela and Ecuador, Messi played the full game on Wednesday and scored a brace to qualify Miami for the final, confirming he is back fit.
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Back in team training
Messi (hamstring) was spotted back in team training on Monday, the club announced.
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Doesn't train Tuesday
Messi was not in training Tuesday due to discomfort ahead of Wednesday's Leagues Cup match against Tigres, according to Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald.
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Scores, assists in return
Messi scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and five chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
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On bench versus Galaxy
Messi (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Los Angeles Galaxy.
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Trains Friday
Messi (hamstring) was back in training Friday ahead of Saturday's match against the Galaxy, according to MLS.
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Could sign extension
Messi and Inter Miami continue to talk about a contract extension, according to ESPN.
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Inter Miami remain in talks with the 38-year-old Argentina striker over an extension to his current contract. The deal expires at the end of the current 2025 MLS season.
Inter Miami remain in talks with the 38-year-old Argentina striker over an extension to his current contract. The deal expires at the end of the current 2025 MLS season.