Inter Miami battled the Apertura 2024 champions, Club America, in their first preseason game of the year under Javier Mascherano.

Lionel Messi scored a goal and made his presence known throughout the first half as Inter Miami beat Mexican superpower Club America 3-2 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 2-2 deadlock in regulation on Saturday night.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami take on Club América in a preseason clash. Here is the time and how to watch all of the action.

Inter Miami had just fallen behind 1-0 on a goal by Henry Martin at the 31-minute mark, but Messi gave his many fans at Allegiant Stadium reason to celebrate three minutes later with the equalizing goal.

Inter Miami begin their 2025 preseason on Saturday taking on Liga MX Apertura 2024 champions Club América.

The match against America is the first of five preseason dates for Inter Miami on its “Americas Tour”. The team will play games in Peru, Panama and Honduras over the next few weeks and end the tour in Tampa against Orlando City on Valentine’s Day.

Less than 36 hours before its first preseason match against Club America in Las Vegas, Inter Miami CF gave fans a boost of excitement for the 2025 campaign by announcing the arrival of a new signing.

Inter Miami will face reigning Liga MX champion Club América at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Here's everything you need to know.