Superstar Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF was named as a finalist for captain of the 2025 MLS All Star Team. It’d be his first time receiving the honor.

Lionel Messi is expected to be starring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Argentina attempts to repeat as champions and win its fourth overall title. But there has been some recent buzz over Messi's club situation as the 38-year-old's contract at Inter Miami is set to expire at the end of 2025.

Lionel Messi is now entering the final six months of his contract with Inter Miami and there’s currently plenty of speculation relating to his future. The 38-year-old joined Miami back in 2023 and has produced 73 goal contributions in 63 appearances for the club since then.