Rodrigo De Paul talked up his admiration of Lionel Messi, with a transfer from Atlético Madrid to Inter Miami now set to be completed. De Paul will trade La Liga for Major League Soccer after four years in Spain, boosting an Inter Miami roster that already boasts Sergio Busquets, Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba, in addition to Messi.

It would not be an MLS weekend without a bit of magic from Lionel Messi as Inter Miami jumped to a 1-0 lead over visiting Nashville in South Florida. With the Herons looking to extend their current

Lionel Messi has played 90-plus minutes in 14 consecutive games heading into Inter Miami home game vs. Nashville on Saturday.

Rodrigo De Paul will reportedly first join on loan this summer as the Herons add a major reinforcement to the midfield.