Lionel Messi Ends First Year at Inter Miami with Trophy, Anticipated to Win 8th Ballon d’Or

Messi's transformative impact elevates Inter Miami's profile; despite injury and playoff miss, the star player eyes brighter prospects for 2024 after leading team to Leagues Cup championship.

• Lionel Messi's first year with Inter Miami was a success overall, leading the team to its first ever trophy, the Leagues Cup championship, despite missing much of the late-season due to a leg injury.
• Messi is anticipated to win the Ballon d’Or for the eighth time, a record in soccer history, while playing for Inter Miami - marking the first instance of an MLS player receiving this recognition.
• Messi's arrival at Inter Miami dramatically boosted the club's profile with skyrocketed attendance, a significant footprint on soccer's social media, increased viewership on Apple TV, and his No. 10 jersey becoming the best-selling in MLS.
• The club is already preparing for 2024 with plans to win every trophy they compete for: the MLS Cup, Leagues Cup, the U.S. Open Cup, and the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
• Rumors are hinting at least one more big name, Luis Suarez, might join Inter Miami to play alongside Messi in the coming season, promising another exciting year for the club.

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