Inter Miami Faces Leadership Shifts and Preseason Challenges

Lionel Messi's influence grows as Inter Miami navigates executive changes and prepares for a demanding 2025 season.

Raúl Sanllehí, Inter Miami's President of Football Operations, has been reassigned following a reported verbal exchange with Lionel Messi during a preseason trip to Las Vegas.
Guillermo Hoyos, a longtime Messi ally and former academy director, has been promoted to oversee the club's senior roster operations despite limited MLS-specific experience.
The departures of key executives, including Chris Henderson and Mark Prizant, have raised concerns about the club's ability to manage MLS's complex operational and roster rules.
Inter Miami's veteran-heavy core, including Messi, Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, faces potential age-related performance declines in the upcoming season.
The club is preparing for a challenging 2025 campaign, competing for five trophies, but questions remain about its roster depth and readiness.