From his trips to a Publix grocery store, a local family market or an NBA game, the 37-year-old has embraced the American lifestyle with open arms. However, it was an intimate image of Messi participating in a much older tradition that drew a reaction from his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, on Instagram on Thursday.

Inter Miami practiced on Friday thinking there was no way Sergio Busquets was going to play in its win-or-else playoff match against Atlanta United. A few hours later, the team got quite the surprise.

Lionel Messi's time at Inter Miami has been nothing short of spectacular ever since his debut against Cruz Azul that he marked with a picture-perfect free kick. Fast forward to November 2024 from July 2023 and Messi guided Miami to the best regular season in MLS history with 20 goals and 16 assists in just 19 appearances.

There's plenty at stake for Lionel Messi in Game 3 of the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs vs. Atlanta. Is there any reason to panic?

Messi admitted he spent the 2024 preseason tour worried about staying fit for Copa America, which Argentina went on to win. However, he injured his ankle in the final, keeping him out for two months of Inter Miami's regular season.

Ailing Sergio Busquets has been ruled out of Saturday’s Inter Miami game against Atlanta United, meaning Lionel Messi will be without one of his most trusted teammates for the win-or-else playoff matc

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, front, center right, celebrates with his teammates Sergio Busquets, front, center left, Luis Suárez, second row, left, and Drake Callender, cent

Who’s excited for Game 3 between Inter Miami and Atlanta United? Having clinched the Supporters Shield and a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup, Lionel Messi and his team are now focused on winning the MLS Cup.