India, Oct. 24 -- Inter Miami have confirmed Lionel Messi's new contract, locking the captain in through the end of the MLS 2028 season. The announcement dropped a day before Miami's play-off opener, with the club framing the deal as the anchor of its next phase.

Lionel Messi, who arrived at Inter Miami in 2023 and lifted the Leagues Cup weeks later, said he is happy to stay and continue with the project. The financial terms of the contract were not disclosed, but the duration alone indicates that Miami and MLS have their no.10 for the long haul.

For Miami, it is continuity and credibility. Committing Messi through 2028 keeps their global appeal going. As far as football is concerned, the extension stabilises the club's roster planning ...