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Flick salutes Messi’s decade of dominance and dodges Barca comeback talk

Lionel Messi
November 2025

Hansi Flick called Lionel Messi one of the best players of the last decade and admitted he has always enjoyed watching him, as fresh excitement grew after Messi posted about hoping to play again at Camp Nou following his visit to the stadium. Asked about a possible reunion, Flick joked that his own Barcelona contract expires before Messi’s Inter Miami deal, stressing the decision is out of his hands. Messi’s long Barca legacy, PSG spell and MLS impact frame any return as emotional, but there is still no concrete plan.

Neymar weighs exit paths as Santos cools on extension, Inter Miami links persist

Neymar
November 2025

With his deal expiring December 31 and injuries muddying value, Santos have cooled on an extension. Inter Miami are exploring a move as slots open, while at least one Brazilian club aims to outpace MLS and reunite Neymar with Thiago Silva. Santos’ financial caution plus Neymar’s fitness record drive hesitation. Miami’s DP flexibility and existing Barca-era ties add pull. Neymar has publicly welcomed a reunion with Messi and Suárez; any deal must balance wages, medical risk, and marketing upside.

“Nobody will be ready” Tagliafico on Messi’s eventual farewell and Camp Nou buzz

Nicolás Tagliafico
November 2025

Tagliafico said no one is prepared for Messi’s retirement and suggested the captain could remain around the national setup post-playing. Messi’s late-night Camp Nou visit rekindled talk of a short return, but his next step remains unclear with the World Cup looming. Tagliafico admitted the squad was surprised by Messi’s Camp Nou photos and flagged practical hurdles — contract, calendar, and regulatory issues — during MLS off-season. He emphasized any decision will be Messi’s, with Argentina focused on careful planning toward 2026.

Santos set limits while pushing Neymar renewal to 2026

Neymar (Santos)
November 2025

Santos president Marcelo Teixeira reiterated intent to keep Neymar through the 2026 World Cup project, but warned renewals must fit financial limits. Inter Miami are reportedly exploring a reunion with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, raising options if talks stall when Neymar’s contract expires in December today carefully accordingly as needed without compromise or panic as required by context. Teixeira framed continuity as a long-term sporting investment, reviewed periodically since Neymar’s arrival. He said finances are significant yet not Neymar’s sole concern; Santos has budget thresholds. Negotiations will run to year-end. Outcome hinges on aligning costs, squad plans, and Neymar’s ambition to peak competitively before 2026 today carefully accordingly as needed without compromise or panic as required by context.

De Paul: Messi renewal boosts Inter Miami’s playoff belief

Inter Miami (MLS)
October 2025

De Paul said Messi’s extension through 2028 supercharges confidence, calling the captain irreplaceable and an advantage “every week.” Miami’s 3–1 playoff opener—buoyed by Messi’s influence—adds momentum as the Herons chase MLS Cup. The dressing room, De Paul noted, feeds off certainty about Messi’s future, translating into clarity of roles, sharper execution, and playoff composure.

Messi signs Inter Miami extension through 2028

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
October 2025

Messi committed to Inter Miami until 2028, saying Florida life, family happiness, and honest checks on his physical and mental state made the choice “easy.” After talks paused post-April reports, the club confirmed a three-year extension. World Cup 2026 participation remains undecided; he’ll judge form after this season and 2026 preseason before setting international plans.

Lionel Messi’s record-stuffed hat-trick powers Inter Miami

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
October 2025

Messi delivered a hat-trick and an assist in a 5–2 win over Nashville, sealing the Golden Boot with 29 goals and 19 assists (48 G+A). He set MLS records for 28 open-play goals and 10 multi-goal games, plus a sixth straight season with Player of the Matchday awards.
He struck before halftime, equalised from the spot, then added two more while creating sequences that unpicked Nashville’s block. Miami head into a best-of-three v Nashville with Messi chasing back-to-back MVP and negotiating an extension that could run to 2027.

Messi hat-trick seals Golden Boot and Miami surge

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
October 2025

Messi closed the MLS regular season with three goals and an assist in a 5–2 away win, finishing on 29 goals and 19 assists. Miami flipped a 2–1 halftime deficit to enter the playoffs with momentum. After Nashville’s strong start and a 2–1 lead at the break, Messi equalised from the spot, initiated the go-ahead sequence, completed his hat-trick on 81’, then created a fifth in stoppage time. His control swung territory and chance quality decisively.

Europe’s elite and Inter Miami circle Gilberto Mora

Gilberto Mora (Club Tijuana)
October 2025

Arsenal, Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Inter Miami are tracking 17-year-old Mexico international Gilberto Mora after a standout U20 World Cup showing with three goals and two assists. He has 41 senior appearances for Tijuana with seven goals and two assists.
Barcelona’s Laporta has ties to agent Rafaela Pimenta. Real Madrid may repeat their pre-18 pipeline model. Inter Miami tout a fast-track with Messi appeal. Any deal must park until he turns 18 in October 2026 under FIFA transfer rules.

Messi magic lifts Inter Miami in dominant 4-0 win over Atlanta United

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
October 2025

Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United, scoring twice and providing an assist in a commanding display. Skipping Argentina duty paid off as the 38-year-old spearheaded Miami’s push for a top-two finish in the Eastern Conference. Jordi Alba and Luis Suárez also struck in the rout.
Messi opened the scoring with a curling strike before assisting Alba’s deft finish after a 50-yard pass. Suárez volleyed home a third before Messi added a late second to seal an emphatic win. The Herons controlled possession throughout, demonstrating fluid attacking chemistry and sharpness ahead of the playoff push.

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