Inter Miami CF has just unveiled the ‘Leo Messi Stand’, so the Argentine will become the first sportsman in the world to play regularly at home in a stadium with a stand named in his honor.
Ahead of the historic inaugural match at the Nu Stadium on April 4, Inter Miami has announced that the East Stand of its new state-of-the-art stadium will be dedicated to the greatest player of all time.The Leo Messi Stand spans sections 117 to 121 in the lower tier and 217 to 223 in the upper tier. Integrated into the unified design of the stadium, it ensures fans have a unique experience, with the best views of the game and an unrivalled atmosphere that enhances the energy of the crowd.
Fans located in the Leo Messi Stand will also enjoy special experiences and surprises designed to make this section a truly unique and historic space.
An active tribute
Traditionally, tributes look to the past. They are built from nostalgia. From memory. But this one is born from the present. From what is happening right now. From what Inter Miami fans feel every time Leo takes the field. Recognizing someone is not always about closing a chapter. Sometimes, it’s about understanding that fans are witnessing something unique.Messi initially arrived in South Florida in the summer of 2023, kicking off an era of success for the club. He was instrumental as captain in leading the team to Inter Miami CF’s first four historic titles: the 2023 Leagues Cup, the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield, the 2025 Eastern Conference title and the 2025 MLS Cup. On an individual level, Messi has continued to set the standard since his arrival in MLS, including winning the 2025 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi, with 29 goals and 48 goal contributions (29 goals and 19 assists), as well as being named MLS MVP (Landon Donovan) in 2024 and 2025, becoming the first player in league history to achieve this in consecutive seasons.
He has also established himself as Inter Miami’s all-time leading scorer and assist provider, with 83 goals and 53 assists in 94 appearances in all competitions to date.
46 titles
The 38-year-old Rosario-born player is the most decorated footballer of all time, with a total of 46 collective titles in his career. In addition to those won with Inter Miami, Messi has won four Champions Leagues, an Olympic gold medal, three FIFA Club World Cups, 10 LaLiga titles, two Ligue 1 titles, seven Copa del Rey titles and one Trophee des Champions. At international level, he led Argentina to the Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024, the 2022 Finalissima and, as a highlight, the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Individually, Messi has a record eight Ballon d’Or awards, three The Best FIFA Men’s Player awards and two World Cup Golden Balls, being the only player in history to have achieved it twice.
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