Despite growing speculation about a potential departure at the end of the MLS season, Lionel Messi is not planning to leave Inter Miami — quite the opposite. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, talks are already underway to extend his stay beyond 2025.

For all the hullabaloo and hype surrounding Lionel Messi’s return to Atlanta for the Club World Cup round of 16 clash against PSG, the Inter Miami maestro wasn’t the only player, past or present, with ties to the French side.