Lionel Messi is sporting a new haircut this preseason, but otherwise, looked very much like the dangerous reigning MLS MVP as he scored the first Inter Miami goal of 2025 and played 66 minutes in a win against Mexican champion Club America in Las Vegas late Saturday night.

Inter Miami will face reigning Liga MX champion Club América at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Here's everything you need to know.

Lionel Messi got on the scoresheet Saturday as Inter Miami opened their pre-season campaign with a penalty shoot-out victory

Javier Mascherano takes charge of the Herons for the first time in a friendly against Club América at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas.

Meanwhile, forward Fafa Picault, one of the new players in Inter Miami camp, is feeling at home. The 33-year-old Haitian American spent his teen years in Cutler Bay, where his family still lives. He attended Miami Killian High School and played for local youth clubs and the Fort Lauderdale Strikers before heading overseas.

Inter Miami are set to bolster their squad with a new signing in the MLS transfer market, this time a defensive recruit. 27-year-old center-back Maximiliano Falcon from Colo Colo is the latest addition to address Miami‘s defensive issues.

When Inter Miami open their preseason tour against Club América in Las Vegas, all eyes will be on Lionel Messi. Two months after Inter Miami crashed out of the MLS Cup playoffs, the Herons are back in action ahead of the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

Lionel Messi will have another compatriot on board at Inter Miami. Javier Mascherano has brought a young defender he coached at the 2024 Paris Olympic games. Inter Miami are gearing up for the 2025 season,

A goalkeeper who was on Lionel Messi's radar for Inter Miami could finally end up playing in Argentine football.