Overview
- Coach Javier Mascherano said Messi trained with the group all week and is ready for the season opener.
- LAFC’s Son Heung-min is expected to be available after preseason injury concerns, setting up a marquee matchup.
- World Soccer Talk projects a Miami XI that includes newcomers Dayne St. Clair, Micael, David Ayala and German Berterame alongside Messi.
- Inter Miami move on from the 2025 title core after Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba retired, bringing in reinforcements such as Sergio Reguilon.
- Separate reports link Manchester United’s Casemiro to Miami after this season, with interest also reported from Porto, Sao Paulo, LA Galaxy and Saudi teams, and no deal confirmed.