With Lionel Messi's current contract with Inter Miami expiring at the end of 2025, the Argentine star is set to stay as a contract extension is on the horizon. Messi is set to stay longer than expected,

The Leagues Cup is a tournament where Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have found success in the past. Inter Miami won the 2023 Leagues Cup, the first edition, which used a tournament format filled with Liga MX and MLS teams.

Necaxa, like Inter Miami, got off to a strong start in the Leagues Cup 2025. On Wednesday, they defeated Atlanta United 3-1, giving them a solid boost in their push for a quarterfinal spot. However, they currently sit outside the qualifying zone on goal differential.