Overview
- Inter Miami shared images of Messi back on the training field to begin the 2026 preseason following the club’s MLS Cup triumph.
- The team confirmed three preseason friendlies in South America: Jan. 24 vs. Alianza Lima in Lima, Jan. 31 vs. Atlético Nacional in Medellín, and Feb. 7 vs. Barcelona SC in Guayaquil.
- Miami Freedom Park, a 25,000-seat venue, is scheduled to open on April 4.
- Javier Mascherano is managing a rebuild after the retirements of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, with arrivals including Rodrigo De Paul’s permanent transfer, Facundo Mura, Sergio Reguilón and David Ayala.
- Inter Miami is pursuing the retention of Tadeo Allende’s rights, and its MLS season opener is set for Feb. 21 away to LAFC.