Lionel Messi Says Inter Miami Will Win More Trophies Next Season

Lionel Messi is sure that Inter Miami will win more silverware next season. Messi told Inter Miami fans: "We are going to keep enjoying, keep winning titles".

Lionel Messi is sure that Inter Miami will win more silverware next season.

Messi led Miami to the club's first-ever trophy in August by scoring 10 goals in a triumphant Leagues Cup campaign.

The former Barcelona star then helped Miami reach the final of the U.S. Open Cup, which was eventually won by Houston Dynamo.

Miami finished 14th out of 15 teams in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference, missing out on a playoff place.

But Messi is convinced that his team will do a lot better next season.

Miami's DRV PNK Stadium hosted an event for Messi on Friday night to celebrate the 36-year-old winning his eighth Ballon d'Or award.

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi pictured lifting his Ballon d'Or trophy at a celebration event at DRV PNK Stadium :: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire/Doug Murray

The event included an exhibition game against New York City, which Miami lost 2-1.

Messi played the full 90 minutes but was unable to provide a magic moment.

Speaking in Spanish before Friday's game, Messi told Miami fans: "First of all, I want to say thank you for coming to this beautiful ceremony.

"For me, it's something amazing to share this with you. I've been here for a short period but it feels like a long time.

"Like I said at the beginning, I never doubted that we were going to enjoy our time here, and now I have no doubt that next year is going to be even better.

"We are going to keep enjoying, keep winning titles and I hope you can support us like you have since I arrived.

"It has been amazing and next year we have important tournaments to face together.

"Thank you everyone and goodnight."

THE GR8TEST 🐐

Felicidades, Messi 👏 pic.twitter.com/xA0CniIBKU

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) November 11, 2023

Miami will compete in the CONCACAF Champions Cup for the first time next season.

That tournament will begin on February 6.

The 2024 MLS season start date has not yet been confirmed but it is expected to be either in late February or early March.

Messi pictured speaking to Inter Miami fans before Friday's exhibition game against New York City :: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire/Doug Murray