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Argentina great Lionel Messi will have a stand named after him by his current club Inter Miami at their new stadium.

The 38-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever, signed for the MLS club in 2023 after a trophy-laden career in Europe with Barcelona and Paris St-Germain.

He has gone on to become the record goalscorer with 82 and record assist provider with 53 for the Florida club, who have taken the unusual step of honouring an active player in this fashion at their 26,700 capacity Nu Stadium.

Inter Miami said: “Traditionally, tributes look to the past. They are built from nostalgia. From memory. This one is different. This one is born from the present.

“From what is happening right now. From what you feel every time Leo steps on to the pitch.

“Recognising someone is not always about closing a chapter. Sometimes it is about realising you are witnessing something unique.”

Inter Miami are set to play their first match at the new stadium against Austin FC on Saturday, 4 April.

It is the second time in recent history the Argentine, who captained his country to World Cup glory in 2022, has had a stand named after him with Newell’s Old Boys – where he played as a child – doing the same in June 2025., external

Last season Messi, who is an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, became the first player in MLS history to win back-to-back Most Valuable Player awards.

Messi’s arrival at the club co-owned by former England captain David Beckham has raised the profile of the league and Inter Miami’s status, as well as delivering success in the form of the Leagues Cup, Supporters’ Shield and MLS Cup.

Aberdeen have signed former St Mirren defender Elvis Bwomono, and sold midfielder Sivert Heltne Nilsen to Norwegian second-tier club FK Haugesund.

Bwomono, who can play at centre-back or right-back, joins to the end of the season after short trial period to help with an injury crisis in defence.

Aberdeen currently have Mats Knoester, Kristers Tobers, Tom McIntyre, and Nicky Devlin sidelined as they seek to avoid relegation from the Scottish Premiership.

Nilsen, 34, had been filling in at centre-back but asked to return to his homeland so he can be closer to his family and pursue coaching alongside his playing career.

Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson paid tribute to Nislen as an “outstanding professional” during his short time in charge.

He also said Bwomono, who he worked with for 18 months at previous club St Mirren, will add versatility to Aberdeen’s backline.

“He’s quick, athletic and comfortable operating in a back three, at full-back and even in midfield when needed,” Robinson said.

“We brought him into Cormack Park this week to assess his fitness and sharpness, and he acquitted himself well, particularly in the bounce game [against Dundee] on Wednesday.”

Bwomono has not played since leaving IBV in January, whom he joined last summer after leaving St Mirren.

He played 43 times for the Paisley club, helping them to consecutive top-six finishes in the Premiership.

Nilsen was one of former Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin’s first recruits in the summer of 2024 having worked alongside him at Elfsborg, and played regularly last season at Pittodrie.

He started by helping the club to a record-breaking start to the season and ended the campaign with a Scottish Cup winners’ medal despite missing the final against Celtic with an eye injury.

However, his minutes have been limited this term as Aberdeen struggled for form and Thelin lost his job, playing 23 times mostly as a substitute.

Nilsen said he was “incredibly grateful” for his time at Aberdeen.

“The start we made last season, and of course being part of the group that won the Scottish Cup, was amazing,” Nilsen said.

“The scenes in May are something my family and I will never forget.

“This season has been disappointing, but I am confident that, with Stephen leading the team, we will finish strongly and build momentum again for next season.”

The pre-tax loss of £71.1m, which was an increase of almost £52m on the previous 12 months, is the inescapable headline in a financial report that shows the club’s revenues also increased to £186.5m from the £105.3m generated the previous year.

Money brought in from broadcasters more than doubled to £117.4m, there was a £15.8m rise in sponsorship income and gate receipts totalled £20.3m, up from £18.4m.

Leicester brought in only £10m in player transfers in 2024-25, from the sale of Tom Cannon to Sheffield United, which was a huge decrease on what they generated in 2023-24.

A number of lucrative player sales, which included the departure of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea for £30m, as well as the £10m compensation the club received when manager Enzo Maresca was also recruited by the London club, helped generate £93m in 2023-24.

At the same time, Leicester’s wages jumped up by almost £46m on their return to the Premier League. Although, as a percentage, that made up 82% of their revenue in 2024-25 when compared to 102% in 2023-24.

In the 2022-23 season in the Premier League before that, their wage bill of £205.8m represented 116% of what they generated.

“These accounts reflect the reality of returning to the Premier League,” CEO Davies said.

“Our revenues increased significantly during the year but so too did the costs of trying to compete at that level and the loss we are reporting is a substantial one.”

The contract clauses that have allowed Leicester to reduce their salary costs after relegation are also believed to be in place if the Foxes go on to be relegated to League One this season.