Lionel Messi, captain of MLS club Inter Miami, Argentina national team forward, and 2022 World Cup champion, received the Key to the City from Miami Mayor Francis Suarez following his appearance at the America Business Forum.
I have had the wish to give this [key] to you for all that you've done for our grand city, our country and the world of football, thank you.
The 38-year-old Messi expressed his gratitude for the gesture, emphasizing that he and his family feel thankful and happy living in Miami.
Wearing the black-and-pink colors of Inter Miami since July 2023, the four-time Ballon d’Or winner – formerly of Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain – finished the 2025 MLS regular season with 30 appearances, scoring 32 goals and providing 16 assists, making him the league’s top scorer.
Messi’s current contract with Inter Miami runs through the end of December 2028. Transfermarkt estimates his market worth at €18 million.
