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.

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

In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, soccer legend Lionel Messi shares his thoughts on what can help grow soccer’s footprint in the United States. Messi adding that the Inter Miami brand,

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were both named as finalists for the 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11. The two greats, who both missed out on nominations for the 2025 Ballon d’Or award, stand among the biggest superstars in the game on the 26-player shortlist for this year’s World 11.

Despite the amazing performances, Messi managed to lose out on an award to LAFC's Son Heung-Min. The South Korean forward joined LAFC in the summer and is considered one of the best players in the league as well.

Just a few months before signing his Inter Miami contract extension, the soccer star snapped up 4 units in a luxury Miami high-rise.

Messi led the league for shots, through balls and big chances created, outperforming his expected goals by more than six. He’s 13 goals over ‘average’ since joining Miami, keeping up the kind of finishing overperformance that has been a through line across his career.