Lionel Messi failed to score, but Inter Miami beat Universitario – Peruvian’s back-to-back champions – with a 5-4 edge in penalty kicks on Wednesday.

Raucous fans gave the Argentine a standing ovation as Miami faced Club Universitario de Deportes in a preseason friendly

Inter Miami continues its squad restructuring plan by targeting players under 30 who can add both quality and long-term value to Lionel Messi's team. As part of this strategy, the club has strengthened its defense with a standout performer from the Copa Libertadores.