The Herons played their first pre-season friendly game against Club America as they get ready for a busy 2025 campaign.

Inter Miami CF, the MLS club owned by David Beckham and featuring Lionel Messi, has continued to bolster its squad with the addition of young Argentine defender Gonzalo Luján. The move comes as the club looks to build a competitive team capable of challenging for major honors in both domestic and international competitions.

Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano has highlighted the need for reinforcements, expressing concern about the team's reduced squad size following several player departures ahead of a busy 2025 season.

Lionel Messi scored a goal and made his presence known throughout the first half as Inter Miami beat Mexican superpower Club America 3-2 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 2-2 deadlock in regulation on Saturday night.

We now know where and when Messi will play next after The Herons added three games to those already confirmed against América and Orlando City.

As Inter Miami prepare for the challenges of the 2025 MLS season and the Club World Cup, the club continues to bolster its squad. They confirmed the signing of another Argentine player who will join Lionel Messi on the field.

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.