Lionel Messi returns from Argentina farewell as Inter Miami face DC United

Lionel Messi, having played his final match for Argentina this week after a 21-year international career, returns to club duty with Inter Miami as they host DC United in MLS on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Messi has recorded 21 goals and 13 assists this season, but Inter Miami enter the match on a five-game winless streak. The club sits third in the Eastern Conference with a 12-5-10 record and 46 points, level with New England Revolution.