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Messi May Leave Inter Miami Before 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi could be set to leave Inter Miami before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. This comes after Miami’s heavy 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup round of 16, raising fresh questions about Messi’s future with the MLS side.
The 38-year-old’s current deal with Miami is due to expire at the end of 2025. Though there’s an option to extend it for another year, that clause hasn’t been activated yet. Reports suggest Messi has paused talks over a new contract. According to Argentine journalist Esteban Edul, the World Cup winner is considering his next move carefully and may not extend his stay in Miami.
Sources close to the player say Messi is eager to spend the final stretch of his career in a more competitive league, especially with the 2026 World Cup just around the corner. The Argentina captain is said to be focused on staying in top form as his country prepares to defend their title when the tournament kicks off in North America.
It has been reported that football club Udinese has demanded the sum of €15 million to sell their Nigerian player, Maduka Okoye.
It has been noted by football transfer expert, Ekrem Konur, that the player has been offered to Galatasaray club.
However, the clubs are still in negotiations before the transfer can occur. This transfer offer was prompted by the fact that the Nigerian player was filed on a sporting fraud case and faces the risk of getting a four-year ban if found guilty.
Victor Boniface has opened up about turning down a move to the English Premier League, despite receiving attractive offers in the past. The Nigerian striker, who currently stars for Bayer Leverkusen in Germany, said he’s not a fan of the Premier League and prefers to avoid clubs that come with too much pressure.
Speaking on The Culture League podcast, the 24-year-old explained that he always considers the style of play and environment before agreeing to any move. “It’s not that I wouldn’t go to the Premier League if the chance came,” he said. “But for me, it has to be the right team. I look at the way they play, how they operate, and how much pressure comes with being there.”
He revealed that after a strong season in Belgium, he received big-money offers from England but turned them down because the fit didn’t feel right. “Some players don’t perform well under intense pressure,” Boniface said. “So I chose a team where I felt I could truly grow and enjoy football.”
Lionel Messi continued his incredible run of form on Saturday, scoring twice in Inter Miami’s 2-0 win over Nashville SC. The 38-year-old captain made history once again, becoming the first player in MLS to score multiple goals in five straight matches; a record he just set last week with four consecutive braces.
Messi opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a stunning free-kick, marking the 69th direct free-kick goal of his career. He sealed the win in the 62nd minute, calmly rounding the goalkeeper before slotting the ball into the net. With 16 goals this season, Messi now shares the top scorer spot with Nashville’s Sam Surridge.
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