Overview
- Messi said he does not see himself becoming a head coach and prefers owning a club or serving as a sporting executive, describing youth development as a priority.
- Inter Miami will resume full training on January 13 before a preseason tour to face Alianza Lima in Peru, Atlético Nacional in Colombia, and Barcelona SC in Ecuador.
- The club opens the 2026 MLS season on February 21 at LAFC following the South American trip.
- Inter Miami have reached an agreement with Celta Vigo to bring back Tadeo Allende, with reporting indicating he will be registered as a TAM player rather than using a Designated Player slot.
- Toronto FC have completed the signing of former Inter Miami goalkeeper William Yarbrough after his contract expired in December, according to reporting by Tom Bogert.