He was interviewed in Spanish by Miami mayor Francis Suarez and the 30-minute conversation covered topics ranging from his arrival to FC Barcelona as a 13-year-old to his transition to Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami, his World Cup victory in 2022, how it feels to watch his sons play youth soccer, and his newfound love for the NFL.

Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport’s biggest icon will be with the Major League Soccer club for its planned move into a new stadium next year.

Miami mayor Francis Suarez gifted the key to the city to the Inter Miami CF star Wednesday and said, "I have had the wish to give this [key] to you for all that you've done for our grand city, our country and the world of football, thank you," per ESPN's Lizzy Becherano.

Lionel Messi has already become the face of Inter Miami, and now he's set to become the face of the club's new stadium.

Atlanta United is bringing back Gerardo “Tata” Martino as coach, signing him through the 2027 season. Atlanta made the announcement on Thursday, re-hiring the man who led the team to the Major League Soccer title in 2018 and was named coach of the year.