Lionel Messi isn’t leaving Miami anytime soon. 🩷 ⁣ ⁣ The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has signed a contract extension that keeps him with Inter Miami through the 2028 MLS season , and ensures he’ll debut Miami’s long-awaited new home, Miami Freedom Park, in 2026. 🏟️⁣ ⁣ Since joining the club in 2023, Messi’s rewritten league history, leading Miami to multiple trophies and shattering attendance, viewership, and jersey sales records. 📈⁣ ⁣ The 38-year-old has also claimed back-to-back MLS MVPs and the 2025 Golden Boot after netting 29 goals in 28 games. 💪⁣ ⁣ “It makes me really happy to stay here and to continue with this project that has become a beautiful reality,” Messi said. ✨⁣ ⁣ Inter Miami’s ownership, David Beckham and Jorge Mas, called the extension a celebration of the city and a new chapter in the club’s global rise. 🤝⁣ ⁣ Next up: chasing the 2025 MLS Cup and preparing for the move to their new stadium. 🔥 #thegist⁣ ⁣ #mls #soccer #menssports #menssoccer #lionelmessi #mess...