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Messi Receives Miami's Key, Says Retirement Can Wait

Signed through 2028, the Inter Miami star is turning more attention to business.

Overview

  • Lionel Messi was presented the Key to the City by Mayor Francis Suárez during his closing-session interview at the America Business Forum in Miami.
  • Asked about his legacy, Messi said he is not thinking about retirement yet and will reflect on his career only after he stops playing.
  • Messi highlighted growing interest in his ventures outside soccer, saying he is learning the business world as part of his long-term planning.
  • Inter Miami noted a construction milestone for its new stadium near Miami International Airport, with the final canopy beams being raised.
  • Messi finished the 2025 MLS regular season with a league-best 29 goals and 19 assists and is set for a win-or-go-home Game 3 against Nashville SC on Saturday.