Despite Inter Miami's recent slump—losing two of their last three MLS matches—Lionel Messi remains a standout performer in the 2025 season.

Lionel Messi reached uncharted territory with Inter Miami CF on Saturday afternoon, as the Herons fell 4–1 to Minnesota United on Matchday 12 of the MLS regular season. For the first time since the Argentine joined the club in the summer of 2023, he was on the pitch for a loss of three or more goals, even as he scored in a short comeback effort.

Minnesota United stunned Inter Miami with a 4-1 victory at Allianz Field. Lionel Messi scored a consolation goal, but goals from Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Anthony Markanich, Robin Lod, and an own goal by Marcelo Weigandt sealed Inter Miami’s heaviest loss since Messi joined in 2023.

Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Anthony Markanich y Robin Lod anotaron sendos goles el sábado para ayudar a que Minnesota United aplastara 4-1 al a Inter Miami,

Don Garber, MLS’s 26th-year commissioner, will be among those flocking to see Messi and Inter Miami CF play the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night at PayPal Park.

Shaun Wright-Phillips is gutted to see Kevin De Bruyne leaving Manchester City, but admits a MLS move would generate “a lot of fun for Lionel Messi”.

Inter Miami CF and its megastar, Lionel Messi, are in town to take on the San Jose Earthquakes this Wednesday. On Monday, Messi and his squad were practicing at the Earthquakes' training facility. NBC Bay Area spotted several fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the global soccer superstar.

Inter Miami CF coach Javier Mascherano has stated that "there are things that need to be corrected" following a poor run of form and 4-1 defeat to Minnesota United on Saturday.