The two World Cup winners shared the pitch for the first time since Rodrigo De Paul’s transfer to Inter Miami.

The move to Inter Miami has allowed him to unite with Lionel Messi with whom he shares a great camaraderie. The 31-year-old combative midfielder made his debut for Inter Miami in a Leagues Cup clash against Atlas where they won 2-1 on Wednesday and Messi was seen lauding his compatriot following the game.

Lionel Messi had two assists, including one in the final seconds of the match, to help lift Inter Miami over Atlas 2-1 in their Leagues Cup opener on Wednesday night. It was Messi's first game since he and teammate Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer for skipping its All-Star game.

According to reports, Lionel Messi has reached an agreement to sign a new three-year contract with Inter Miami. Inter Miami is coming off a 2-1 win over Atlas in the 2025 Leagues Cup, a match in which Lionel Messi shined by delivering two assists.

Recently-signed Argentine star Rodrigo De Paul is starting for Inter Miami as it prepares to face Atlas in Wednesday's Leagues Cup opener.

The Leagues Cup makes its return this week, first with a batch of matches on Tuesday that included Toluca's win over reigning champions Columbus Crew on penalties. The action continues on Wednesday and Thursday, much of the attention on Inter Miami as superstar Lionel Messi welcomes another friend to South Florida.

Inter Miami are gearing up to face Atlas today, July 30, in the Leagues Cup. With Lionel Messi leading a strong offensive surge, they aim to solidify their momentum with a decisive victory. Fans eagerly anticipate whether the recent signing,