Major League Soccer season, Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi played in a mere 55% of available games. Still, despite his limited participation in a pink jersey, Messi led the club to the Supporters' Shield and an MLS points record,

While the Herons prepared for their second match against FC Porto, MLS made an announcement on Wednesday confirming Messi's place as the most popular player in the league. So far in 2025, Messi has the top-selling jersey in MLS.

Inter Miami is locked in a four-way tie in Group A of the Club World Cup heading into Thursday match vs. FC Porto.