The star of Inter Miami, Lionel Messi, delivered a message of humility in English following the team’s successful season. Inter Miami come off a remarkably successful season, collecting major silverware and showcasing a strong collective identity throughout the year.

MLS champion Inter Miami’s roster for next season continued taking shape Thursday, when it announced the signing of defender Ian Fray to an extension that

Inter Miami will have one Designated Player spot to fill heading into 2026, a player who counts $743,750 against the MLS salary cap, as long as they stick to their current roster model of three DPs and three U22 Initiative players.

Since Lionel Messi's arrival, the ripple effects have stretched far beyond Inter Miami, reshaping perceptions of MLS and the place of soccer in a country traditionally dominated by other sports.