Inter Miami finished their 2025 preseason with a 2-2 draw against Orlando City, with Lionel Messi playing 75 minutes in front of a crowd of 42,017 in Tampa, Florida.

As both teams continue to get ready for the upcoming MLS season, Orlando City will host Inter Miami in an exhibition match.

Messi gave the crowd a lasting memory, scoring a goal and delivering two assists to lead Miami to a 5-0 victory. The Argentine captain played 63 minutes and was replaced by 17-year-old Santi Morales. The other Inter Miami goals were scored by Fede Redondo, Noah Allen, Luis Suarez, and Ryan Sailor, who came off the bench in the 71 st minute.

Columbus Crew is the most in-demand MLS team for ticket sales on StubHub, taking the top spot from Inter Miami, the ticket company announced Thursday.

Only Messi mania can explain MLS teams moving regular-season games to bigger venues or apologizing for an opposing player not coming to town.

After months of waiting, international soccer superstar Lionel Messi is ready to take to the pitch at Raymond James Stadium Friday night.

Coach Javier Mascherano says he plans to give his starters “as many minutes as possible” in the team’s final preseason match.

A preseason soccer match featuring Lionel Messi is bringing international attention to Tampa. Fans from across the globe are descending on Tampa in anticipation of watching soccer legend Lionel Messi take the field when Inter Miami faces off against Orlando City Soccer Club Friday evening.