Messi joined Inter Miami on July 21. The appearance of the 2022 World Cup champion immediately created a fever in America. His jerseys are always in a state where supply cannot meet demand. Ticket prices for Inter Miami matches have increased many times.

After joining, Messi immediately helped Inter Miami win the Leagues Cup. They won all seven matches in the mixed tournament between American, Canadian and Mexican clubs, including two wins in penalty shootouts. The Leagues Cup is Inter Miami’s first title after five years of establishment.

In 14 games for his new club, Messi scored 11 goals and assisted five times. Inter Miami also reached the National Cup final, but lost 1-2 to Hounston Dynamo. Messi did not play this match due to injury.

On October 30, Messi won his eighth Golden Ball and set a record for the number of wins. He is also the first player playing in the US to win the Golden Ball, the largest individual honor for a football player. He was also chosen by Time magazine (USA) as a typical athlete of 2023.

On October 21, Inter Miami ended the 2023 season early. Messi and his teammates will rest until mid-January, then return to prepare for the new season starting a month later.