Messi's presence elevates Inter Miami's entire game. His high standards permeate training and matches, inspiring a collective drive to meet his expectations.

Inter Miami continues its squad restructuring plan by targeting players under 30 who can add both quality and long-term value to Lionel Messi's team. As part of this strategy, the club has strengthened its defense with a standout performer from the Copa Libertadores.

Lionel Messi is expected to play as Inter Miami faces Sporting San Miguelito in Panama City, Panama at 5 p.m. ET. Here's what you need to know.

Inter Miami's president of football operations, Raúl Sanllehí is no longer in charge of sporting matters, and has been replaced by the Herons academy director, Guillermo Hoyos, a source confirmed to ESPN.

The Inter Miami pre-season tour continues on Sunday when they travel to Estadio Rommel Fernandez for a friendly with Sporting San Miguelito in Panama. Last weekend, La Academia settled for a 0-0 draw with Costa del Este, while Miami won their friendly against Universitario this week on penalties (5-4) following a goalless 90 minutes.

Inter Miami travel to the Estadio Rommel Fernandez Gutierrez in Panama City, Panama to face Sporting San Miguelito as their preseason tour continues. The Herons drew their first two preseason fixtures against Club America and Club Universitario de Deportes in January as Javier Mascherano continues to install his tactics and systeam ahead of the 2025 Major League Soccer season.