The move to Inter Miami has allowed him to unite with Lionel Messi with whom he shares a great camaraderie. The 31-year-old combative midfielder made his debut for Inter Miami in a Leagues Cup clash against Atlas where they won 2-1 on Wednesday and Messi was seen lauding his compatriot following the game.

Lionel Messi reflected on his one-game suspension the MLS gave him after his return to the pitch in Inter Miami's 2-1 win over Atlas.

The Leagues Cup is a tournament where Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have found success in the past. Inter Miami won the 2023 Leagues Cup, the first edition, which used a tournament format filled with Liga MX and MLS teams.