Lionel Messi and Inter Miami fell short of their goals in 2024, so the 2025 season will be all about redemption.

Messi faced plenty of backlash from those in Mexico after mocking their lack of World Cup success compared to Argentina's decorated history. Notably, former "El Tri" international Adolfo "Bofo" Bautista called out the Argentinian for a "lack of professionalism and education."

Inter Miami's president of football operations, Raúl Sanllehí is no longer in charge of sporting matters, and has been replaced by the Herons academy director, Guillermo Hoyos, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Sanllehi’s duties have been reassigned to the club’s academy director Guillermo Hoyos, a long-time confidant and former academy coach of Inter Miami captain and former Barcelona legend Lionel Messi. GiveMeSport’s Tom Bogert first reported news of Sanllehi’s reassignment.

It's pretty clear Messi and Inter Miami weren't satisfied with how 2024 went. But improving on their one major trophy win in 2025 is far from a guarantee.

A sellout crowd of 80,000 is expected at Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru, on Wednesday night as Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates play a preseason game against Universitario.

Inter Miami forwards Fafa Picault, left, Lionel Messi and head coach Javier Mascherano walk during a soccer practice session, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Credit: AP/Marta Lavandier Inter Miami tied the game two minutes into stoppage ...

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami take on Club América in a preseason clash. Here is the time and how to watch all of the action.

Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami has shaken up its front office following a reported incident after an exhibition match.

Inter Miami drew 0–0 with Club Universitario de Deportes in their second preseason match of 2025.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face Peruvian champions Club Universitario in Lima, Peru. Here's how to watch the match for free on Wednesday night.