It's pretty clear Messi and Inter Miami weren't satisfied with how 2024 went. But improving on their one major trophy win in 2025 is far from a guarantee.

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

After kicking off their preseason in Las Vegas with a 2-2 draw against Club America, Inter Miami will now travel to Peru where 80,000 fans are expected to be in attendance to see Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez,

Lionel Messi failed to score, but Inter Miami beat Universitario – Peruvian’s back-to-back champions – with a 5-4 edge in penalty kicks on Wednesday.

The Athletic confirmed the Sanllehi-Messi incident via an anonymous club source. Inter Miami issued a statement saying that the Sanllehi decision was "pre-planned" and not a response to the exchange on the bus, per the original report from GiveMeSport’s Tom Bogert.

Here’s how to watch the preseason match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.