Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas told ESPN Monday that negotiations with Lionel Messi over a new contract remain ongoing, but said he's optimistic the team captain will be with the club to inaugurate its new stadium Miami Freedom Park in March 2026.

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has once again reiterated the club's stance with a firm nine-word statement. Lionel Messi’s future at Inter Miami remains uncertain as the final months of his current contract tick away.

The Club World Cup will take Inter Miami from start-up to the global stage. Just five years after its MLS debut, the team co-owned by David Beckham and starring