HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 24: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF is challenged by Julian Bazan #14 of Red Bull New York during the MLS match between Red Bull New York and Inter Miami CF at Sports Illustrated Stadium on October 24, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 24: Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting #13 of Red Bull New York heads the ball during the MLS match between Red Bull New York and Inter Miami CF at Sports Illustrated Stadium on October 24, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 24: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts during the MLS match between Red Bull New York and Inter Miami CF at Sports Illustrated Stadium on October 24, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 24: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball against Devin Padelford #59 of Red Bull New York during the MLS match between Red Bull New York and Inter Miami CF at Sports Illustrated Stadium on October 24, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 24: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball against Julian Bazan #14 of Red Bull New York during the MLS match between Red Bull New York and Inter Miami CF at Sports Illustrated Stadium on October 24, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 24: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF prepares to take a corner kick during the MLS match between Red Bull New York and Inter Miami CF at Sports Illustrated Stadium on October 24, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 24: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball during the MLS match between Red Bull New York and Inter Miami CF at Sports Illustrated Stadium on October 24, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 24: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball during the MLS match between Red Bull New York and Inter Miami CF at Sports Illustrated Stadium on October 24, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)