By Ben SteinerFresh off hanging up his boots for the Argentina national team, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF will look to return to winning ways when they host D.C. United for Matchday 29's Walmart

The former USMNT international spent three seasons in Miami before Messi’s arrival, and a return revealed some differences.

Inter Miami CF II wrapped up its 2026 MLS NEXT Pro campaign with a season focused on player development, professional experience and strengthening the pathway from the Inter Miami CF Academy to the First Team.

Lionel Messi is retiring from international soccer following his farewell with the Argentina national team, but is his Inter Miami career also over?

The Argentine star’s playing contract runs through 2028, but Inter Miami is already exploring ways to keep him involved beyond his retirement.

Jamal Thiare scored in eighth minute of stoppage time as Columbus Crew beat Inter Miami 2-1 in Ohio. Miami is 1-3-6 in its past 10 matches.

Inter Miami will host DC United at Nu Stadium in MLS Eastern Conference action on Saturday. The Herons have won 12 of their 27 league games and have 46 points.

Inter Miami CF presents another special theme night at Nu Stadium as the Club takes on D.C. United in a match presented by Audi on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Come out and support the team as Audi brings the entertainment and helps make it a memorable matchday.

The final overseas match of Inter Miami CF's global preseason tour arrives Wednesday, pitting the club against reigning J1 League champion Vissel Kobe.

Former MLS star Shaka Hislop has explained to GOAL why an 'MSN' reunion for Neymar, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami may not be beneficial to the North American game as a whole. There have been plenty of rumours to suggest that a Brazilian superstar could link up with a couple of former Barcelona team-mates in South Florida when becoming a free agent.