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Neymar Jr. Teaming Up with Messi and Suárez Once Again is Not Off the Table in 2025

Originally posted on Total Apex Sports | By David Desa | Last updated Oct 11, 2025 5:20 PM ET

The whispers started as a low hum, the kind of locker-room talk about Neymar Jr. that feels more like a fantasy league hypothetical than a real possibility. But now, that hum is growing into a roar that can be heard from the beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the sun-soaked streets of South Florida. The question on every soccer fan’s lips: could Neymar Jr. really be coming to Inter Miami?

It’s a thought that almost beggars belief. The idea of reuniting perhaps the most electrifying attacking trio of the 21st century—Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Neymar—on American soil feels like something ripped from a video game. But sources close to the situation suggest this is more than just a dream. Inter Miami is seriously considering a sensational move to bring the Brazilian magician to the MLS.

For a generation of fans, the “MSN” trio represents the pinnacle of club football. The memories are seared into our collective consciousness: Messi, the quiet genius, weaving through defenses; Suárez, the relentless predator, finishing with brutal efficiency; and Neymar Jr., the samba-dancing artist, leaving defenders in his dust with a flick and a smile. Between 2014 and 2017, at Barcelona, they were less a front three and more a force of nature. Together, they racked up an astonishing 364 goals and 173 assists, delivering a Champions League title and two La Liga crowns. It was a beautiful, chaotic, and utterly unstoppable era.

The thought of that chemistry reignited under the Miami lights is enough to send shivers down the spine.

Is an ‘MSN’ Reunion in Miami Actually Possible?

On the surface, it seems improbable. How could a single club, even one with the gravitational pull of David Beckham and Lionel Messi, manage such a feat? But when you start connecting the dots, the picture becomes clearer.

Neymar Jr., now 33, finds himself at a career crossroads. After a lucrative but injury-plagued spell in Saudi Arabia with Al Hilal, he returned to his boyhood club, Santos, in January. His current deal keeps him in Brazil until December, at which point he’ll be a free agent, able to negotiate his next chapter without a transfer fee complicating matters.

For Inter Miami, the timing is tantalizing. The club is reportedly working on new deals for an aging Messi and Suárez, both now 38. With the potential retirements of other club veterans on the horizon, roster spots—and more importantly, Designated Player slots—could open up. It’s a complex puzzle of salary caps and league rules, but it’s a puzzle the front office is actively trying to solve. One of those coveted DP spots is rumored to be filled by Rodrigo De Paul, leaving one tantalizingly open. Could it have Neymar’s name on it?

Why Would Neymar Jr. Choose the MLS?

For Neymar, a move to the United States is about more than just a final payday or a reunion with old friends. His representatives are keenly aware of the strategic value of placing Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer in the USA, especially with the 2026 World Cup set to be held on North American soil. The visibility, the marketing opportunities, and the chance to become the face of soccer in America heading into the world’s biggest tournament are powerful incentives.

Imagine the narrative: Neymar Jr., back alongside Messi, tearing up the MLS and reminding the world of his genius just in time for one last, glorious run at the World Cup trophy that has eluded him his entire career. It’s a story that writes itself, filled with redemption, friendship, and a quest for ultimate glory.

While direct talks have not yet begun, the appeal is undeniable for all parties. For Neymar, it’s a chance to play with joy again, free from the immense pressure of European football. For Messi, it’s the comfort of playing alongside two of his closest friends in the sport. And for Inter Miami and the MLS, it would be the biggest statement signing in the league’s history—a move that would catapult American soccer into an entirely new stratosphere of global relevance.

The prospect is enough to make you hold your breath. The beautiful game is often at its most compelling when it’s fueled by emotion, by relationships forged in the heat of battle. The bond between Messi, Suárez, and Neymar Jr. was always more than just professional; it was a genuine brotherhood. The prospect of seeing them share a pitch one last time isn’t just a sporting event; it’s an emotional epic waiting to unfold. The world will be watching.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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