In the world of sports, certain names will always loom large. For modern soccer fans, it's impossible to overlook Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar might not be the biggest man around, but his resume towers over the competition.

There is still magic left in Messi, but there’s only so much that he can do with a supporting cast that is so limited

When Lionel Messi made his surprise move to Inter Miami in July 2023, the club was just around five-and-a-half years old, reeling in the depths of the Major League Soccer (MLS) Eastern Conference table and written off for the season.