Statement from MLS on Lionel Messi

Published on June 7, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release

We are pleased that Lionel Messi has stated that he intends to join Inter Miami CF and Major League Soccer this summer. Although work remains to finalize a formal agreement, we look forward to welcoming one of the greatest soccer players of all time to our League.

Major League Soccer Stories from June 7, 2023

• Inter Miami CF Advances to the Semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup, Defeats Birmingham Legion FC - Inter Miami CF
• Inter Miami CF Defeats Birmingham Legion FC to Advance to the Semifinals of the U.S Open Cup - Inter Miami CF
• FC Dallas Defeats St. Louis CITY SC 2-0 - FC Dallas
• New England Revolution Raise $125,000 for Special Olympics Massachusetts at "Bowl for a Goal Presented by Arbella Insurance" - New England Revolution
• FC Dallas Defeats St. Louis CITY SC 2-0 - FC Dallas
• St. Louis CITY SC Falls 2-0 to FC Dallas - St. Louis City SC
• Updated Information Regarding Tickets for Orlando City vs. Inter Miami Match on September 24 - Orlando City SC
• News & Notes from Matchday 17: Yapi Returns to Altitude, Rapids Return to Exploria Stadium - Colorado Rapids
• LA Galaxy Square off against Real Salt Lake in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal Round - LA Galaxy
• Statement from MLS on Lionel Messi - MLS
• New York City Football Club Defender Braian Cufré's Red Card Suspension Rescinded - New York City FC
• Independent Review Panel Approves New York City FC's Appeal of Braian Cufré Red Card - MLS
• LAFC Hosts Atlanta United Today, Wednesday, June 7 at BMO Stadium - Los Angeles FC
• Timbers Goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic Called up to Slovenian Men's National Team for Pair of Euro 2024 Qualifying Matches - Portland Timbers
• FC Dallas Hosts St. Louis CITY in Resumption of May 6th Match - FC Dallas
• FC Cincinnati Sign MLS SuperDraft Selection London Aghedo - FC Cincinnati
• Sporting KC Announces Partnership with Kornitzer Capital Management, Advisor to the Buffalo Funds - Sporting Kansas City
• Largest Crowd of the Season Expected for Canadian Championship Final - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
• Chicago Fire FC Falls 4-1 to Houston Dynamo in Quarterfinals of 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at SeatGeek Stadium - Chicago Fire FC

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