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.
Two shots, no goal
Messi had two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Charlotte FC.
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Messi was back on the field for Miami Saturday after missing their last contest, playing the full 90. However, he couldn't do much to help his team win by his standards, notching only two shots, two chances created and two crosses. He remains at 27 goal contributions this season, just five less than last season in two fewer appearances.
Messi was back on the field for Miami Saturday after missing their last contest, playing the full 90. However, he couldn't do much to help his team win by his standards, notching only two shots, two chances created and two crosses. He remains at 27 goal contributions this season, just five less than last season in two fewer appearances.
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Scores brace in last Argentina game
Messi scored a brace in Thursday's 3-0 victory against Venezuela which was likely his last game with Argentina, according to MLS.
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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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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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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.