Messi unexpectedly leaves Argentina national team, David Beckham upgrades Inter Miami

On October 11, Messi was unexpectedly absent from the international friendly match where Argentina won 1-0 against Venezuela at Hard Rock Stadium (USA), while Inter Miami Club was facing many changes, forcing President David Beckham to step in to upgrade.

Messi's decision for Inter Miami

Messi has been training with the Argentina national team for the past few days. However, before the match against Venezuela, the 38-year-old player and coach Scaloni made the decision that he would be absent from the match, only returning to the match against Puerto Rico at 6am on October 14.

Messi leaves Argentina national team, to prepare to play for Inter Miami

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Messi's decision is related to Inter Miami, as this club is also about to play an important match against Atlanta United FC at 6:30 on October 12 in the MLS tournament.

This is the penultimate match of the MLS season, Inter Miami needs a win to improve or maintain their current 3rd place in the Eastern Conference standings. Thereby, they will have an advantage in the MLS Cup playoff round to compete for the most important championship of the season, starting October 22.

Inter Miami has recently experienced major changes in its squad, which is believed to affect Messi's decision to renew his contract. Including two famous players, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, who have both announced their retirement after this season ends.

Jordi Alba had previously signed a contract extension until the end of 2027, but after Busquets decided to end his career, it influenced the veteran defender to change his mind.

Busquets and Alba will still play with Messi and Suarez in the remaining matches and in MLS Cup. Messi and Suarez have not yet signed new contracts.

Messi will say goodbye to two very close friends, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, after the 2025 season ends.

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To convince these two famous players not to follow in the footsteps of their two teammates from their time at Barcelona and announce their retirement as rumored, Inter Miami President, Mr. David Beckham, had to take action.

Inter Miami are pursuing and are close to completing negotiations to sign 28-year-old Spanish defender Sergio Reguilon to replace Alba. Busquets' position will be officially replaced by Rodrigo De Paul (also a close friend of Messi) with a long-term contract effective from the beginning of 2026.

Meanwhile, according to Spanish newspaper Marca : "Mr. David Beckham has made a shocking decision, which is to open up the opportunity for the "MSN" trio to reunite once again. That is the appearance of Neymar (the player has not yet renewed with Santos Club in Brazil) from the beginning of 2026. Thereby, it will convince Messi and Suarez to renew, so that they can play with Neymar at Inter Miami for at least 1 season.

Messi, Suarez and Neymar, once known as the "MSN" trio when they played for Barcelona, ​​dominated European football, culminating in the Champions League title in 2015. David Beckham wants to revive this trio, so they can dance "one last dance" together in their careers.

David Beckham's Inter Miami renovation is said to involve a fresh start for the club from early 2026 when they open their new stadium, Miami Freedom Park. While Messi and Neymar will be playing their final World Cup in 2026, before retiring along with Suarez, who could play another season at Inter Miami alongside his close friends.

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