Barcelona sporting director Deco has explained why it was "good for everyone" that Lionel Messi did not make a Blaugrana return in 2023.

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas told ESPN Monday that negotiations with Lionel Messi over a new contract remain ongoing, but said he's optimistic the team captain will be with the club to inaugurate its new stadium Miami Freedom Park in March 2026.

FC Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has reportedly ‘agreed to leave’ Inter Miami for the ‘last team he’ll play for’ ahead of the expiry of his contract. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is rightly considered one of the best footballers of all time and he enhanced his reputation further in 2022 as he helped Argentina win the World Cup.