Seeking to climb to the top of the MLS Eastern Conference, Nashville SC travel to Chase Stadium in Florida to face Inter Miami on Sunday. The two teams meet for the first time in just over a year when the Herons secured a 2-1 away victory over the Boys in Gold.

Inter Miami is in talks over signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul. Miami are pursuing a deal for the 31-year-old, an Argentina international teammate and close friend of Lionel Messi, who is out of contract at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Inter Miami aims to gain ground in MLS standings with games vs New England, Nashville, Cincinnati, NY Red Bulls.

Considering the importance of Sunday’s clash in the Herons' pursuit of top spot in the Eastern Conference, Messi could keep his spot in attack alongside Luis Suarez, while Tadeo Allende and Allen Obando are other options Mascherano may call upon if needed.

While it might be unlikely that Messi leaves Miami, if he does Saudi Arabian teams are planning to entice him to the Pro League

Javier Mascherano has made Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami's objective clear after their elimination from the Club World Cup.

One year away from the FIFA World Cup 2026, speculation is growing around Lionel Messi's future with Inter Miami. The Argentine star could follow the path of David Beckham and other icons who left MLS.