Inter Miami star Lionel Messi says MLS needs to loosen its restrictions on how clubs build their rosters in order to grow soccer's footprint in the United States.

The higher seed are home for the first and — if necessary — third games of the series.The winners advance to the conference semifinals, with that round joining the conference final and MLS Cup Final as single-elimination matches at the home of the higher seed.

MLS’ salary cap rules are a staple of the league, but Messi says it limits the ability of the league to attract top talent.

Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola & Charlie Davies discuss Lionel Messi's decision to sign a new deal with Inter Miami till 2028 to help them open their new stadium. In a recent interview

Lionel Messi has agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, ensuring he stays with the team as they move to a new stadium next year.

He was one of the greatest players of his era: Stanley Matthews was a legend of English football, making his debut for Stoke in 1932 and ending his career with the same club in 1965, at the age of 50. That same year, he also made his last appearance for the England national team.

The experienced soccer player emphasizes that they are the reason why the competitiveness in tennis has increased and made it much more exciting.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez helped lure the event to the Kaseya Center, where the Miami Heat plays. President Donald Trump will speak. Soccer superstar Lionel Messi will appear. Guests include Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado and Argentina President Javier Milei.