Lionel Messi and Inter Miami opened the 2025 campaign against Sporting KC on Wednesday, with the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner claiming the game's only goal.

After a disappointing end to the 2024 MLS season, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are already looking ahead to the five trophies they can claim this year.

In many ways, Lionel Messi’s transformation of Inter Miami was instantaneous. He arrived in 2023 with God-like pull and, of course, with extraterrestrial talent. He attracted unfathomable attention. He required new levels of security and professionalism.