The Inter Miami star has been in brilliant form in 2025, and will likely become the first player to win the award in consecutive seasons.

Lionel Messi has agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, ensuring he stays with the team as they move to a new stadium next year.

Javier Milei regresará a Estados Unidos para participar del American Business Forum, que se celebrará el 5 y 6 de noviembre en Miami: entre los asistentes estarán Lionel Messi, Donald Trump, María Corina Machado y Will Smith. pic.twitter.com/1PQHxqSZJG

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were both named as finalists for the 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11. The two greats, who both missed out on nominations for the 2025 Ballon d’Or award, stand among the biggest superstars in the game on the 26-player shortlist for this year’s World 11.

Lionel Messi shines in Inter Miami's 3-1 win over Nashville SC, opening the Major League Soccer playoffs. He scores twice and assists Tadeo Allende's goal.

The debate around the football GOAT and the Messi vs Ronaldo rivalry is eternal. For the past two decades, two players, born with immense talent graced the football pitch and changed the game.