Overview
- ESPN reported Messi has had no issues since rejoining camp, is cleared to travel to Peru, and is likely to start against Alianza Lima on January 24.
- Inter Miami is scheduled for three friendlies in South America: January 24 at Alianza Lima, January 31 at Atlético Nacional in Medellín, and February 7 at Barcelona SC in Guayaquil.
- The MLS title defense is slated to begin on February 21 with an away opener against Los Angeles FC.
- Inter Miami announced the signing of Argentine midfielder David Ayala, 23, on a one-season deal from Portland Timbers.
- Messi highlighted his preseason restart with a "first day" post as the squad completed medicals and opened on-field sessions.