Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the 2025 preseason, as Inter Miami CF rallied to beat LIGA MX powerhouse Club América 5-4 on penalties in their preseason opener at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Saturday night.

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami take on Club América in a preseason clash. Here is the time and how to watch all of the action.

Inter Miami CF made two new signings ahead of its 2025 MLS campaign, adding goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo and defender Gonzalo Lujan to the roster.

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.

Inter Miami CF signed Tadeo Allende from Celta Vigo Tuesday on a one-year loan through the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

Less than 36 hours before its first preseason match against Club America in Las Vegas, Inter Miami CF gave fans a boost of excitement for the 2025 campaign by announcing the arrival of a new signing.

Segovia's arrival is just one of many moves Inter Miami has made this offseason. It has also signed forwards Fafà Picault and Tadeo Allende, defender Gonzalo Luján, and goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo. Those signings prove that Inter Miami thinks big and doesn't want to depend only on the backbone of their stars.

Inter Miami had just fallen behind 1-0 on a goal by Henry Martin at the 31-minute mark, but Messi gave his many fans at Allegiant Stadium reason to celebrate three minutes later with the equalizing goal.

Although Messi costs more than any other América player, overall, the Mexican team is worth more than Miami's.

Signing Inter Miami CF have acquired midfielder Telasco Segovia from Portuguese top-flight side Casa Pia AC, the club announced Friday.

Gonzalo Luján's signing for Inter Miami CF is a strategy toward the 2025 season. The Argentine defender, produced in the ranks of San Lorenzo, has joined at only 23 years old on a contract through 2027 with an option for 2028. He represents a clear investment in youth and versatility, qualities the head coach knows well and can fully utilize.