Time Magazine named Lionel Messi its Athlete of the Year for 2023, following his blockbuster move to play for Major League Soccer's Inter Miami in the United States.  The 36-year-old's decision to sign with the club was lauded for its potential to raise the profile of the league,

Time Magazine has crowned Lionel Messi as the "Athlete of the Year" for 2023, acknowledging his exceptional season characterized by his eighth Ballon d'Or win and his groundbreaking transition to Major League Soccer's Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi is playing his first full season in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami in 2024. In full, that means Messi will play in MLS, the US Open Cup, the Leagues Cup, and the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine's "Athlete of the Year" for 2023 after a trailblazing season marked by an eighth Ballon d'Or award and his ground-breaking move to Major League Soccer's Inter Miami.

Inter Miami is on the verge of signing another one of Lionel Messi's former FC Barcelona teammates. The Athletic's David Ornstein, Felipe Cárdenas and

Luis Suarez will not fill a Designated Player spot for Inter Miami, as his salary will be covered by Targeted Allocation Money (TAM).

Lionel Messi has admitted he was tempted to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League before signing for Inter Miami.