Lionel Messi extends Inter Miami contract to 2028
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Inter Miami's Lionel Messi in action (front) in a Major League Soccer match against Nashville SC on Oct 19. He scored a hat-trick in the 5-2 win.
PHOTO: AFP
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- Lionel Messi has extended his contract with Inter Miami to 2028, securing his future with the MLS club.
- The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner led the league in goals (29) this season, with Inter Miami finishing third.
- Messi's continued presence boosts North American football as they prepare to host the 2026 World Cup.
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NEW YORK - Lionel Messi has extended his contract with MLS side Inter Miami to 2028, the club announced on Oct 23, a boost for the North American league as the Argentinian great keeps his career going.
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner had previously said that Inter Miami would be his last club, age would not be a factor.
The 2022 World Cup-winning captain led the league in goals (29) this season, as Inter Miami finished third in the Eastern Conference. They are set to play Nashville SC in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs beginning on Oct 24.
Messi sparked fresh interest in the league when he first signed in 2023, in a critical moment for the sport in North America, with Canada, Mexico and the United States set to host the 2026 World Cup. REUTERS
