Lionel Messi is expected to play as Inter Miami faces Sporting San Miguelito in Panama City, Panama at 5 p.m. ET. Here's what you need to know.

Lionel Messi is set to lose an Argentine teammate as part of Inter Miami's squad restructuring under head coach Javier Mascherano. Inter Miami understands that significant changes are needed to build a sustainable and competitive squad,

A year-and-a-half after signing Argentine superstar Lionel Messi on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Inter Miami find themselves ranked second in Sportico’s 2025 MLS Franchise Valuation Rankings from third last year,

The preseason match, which kicks off at 5 p.m., is the third in the club’s Americas Tour, which also includes a game against Olimpia in Honduras next Saturday. Miami won its first two preseason games in penalty kick shootouts against Mexican team Club America and Universitario of Peru.

MLS Franchise Valuation Rankings saw Inter Miami rise in the standings as Lionel Messi's impact continues to be felt across Major League Soccer.

Argentina's coach Javier Mascherano addressed the media and confirmed that Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, is set to welcome at least one new addition to the squad. Javier Mascherano is already looking ahead to Inter Miami‘s third preseason friendly against Sporting San Miguelito from Panama this Sunday.