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Lionel Messi involvement with Inter Miami

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Inter Miami is managing both the long-term future and immediate playing status of Lionel Messi. Regarding his post-career plans, Javier Asensi, the club’s president of business operations, stated that while current MLS rules prohibit Messi from being a co-owner while active, the club is preparing for him to become a shareholder immediately upon retirement. On the field, Messi recently returned to the starting lineup for a match against Nashville SC, marking his first start since the passing of his father, Jorge Messi. The match resulted in a 4-1 defeat for Inter Miami at Geodis Park. While Messi provided an assist for Telasco Segovia’s first-half equalizer, he had a difficult outing, including a yellow card and hitting both posts. Notably, Messi missed a penalty in the 23rd minute, which was saved by goalkeeper Brian Schwake. This miss represents his third consecutive failed penalty attempt dating back to the 2026 World Cup. Following the loss, Nashville SC holds a five-point lead over Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference standings. Inter Miami has since regained momentum, highlighted by a 7-1 victory over CF Montreal in which Messi scored four goals. This win ended a multi-game winless streak and moved the club to second in the Eastern Conference with 42 points. In his first appearance since announcing his retirement from the Argentina national team, Messi played in a Matchday 23 fixture against Atlanta United on September 5, 2026, recording two assists in a 2-2 draw. In a high-stakes Eastern Conference matchup at Nu Stadium, Inter Miami and Nashville SC played to a 2-2 draw. On September 27, 2026, Inter Miami faced Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. ~~Despite a spectacular free-kick from a narrow angle by Messi in the 33rd minute—his 76th career direct free-kick goal—Columbus Crew defeated Inter Miami 2-1.~~

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