An unlikely person helped save Lionel Messi from receiving a postmatch red card on Wednesday night -- San Jose Earthquakes coach Bruce Arena. Messi of Inter Miami was irate when he was tackled just outside the box during second-half stoppage time of the 3-3 tie in San Jose.

Inter Miami and leftback Jordi Alba have agreed to a contract extension through 2027, the club announced Thursday. Here's what to know.

Lionel Messi has no shortage of motivation in 2025. His Inter Miami CF won the Supporters' Shield last season, setting an MLS single-season record for points in the process, before being humbly knocked out of the playoffs in Round 1.

Messi continues to deliver in MLS with Inter Miami, and Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League. But now, with a fresh wave of speculation swirling, soccer fans may be treated to a familiar spectacle once more.

The San Jose Earthquakes look to stay hot and keep scoring tonight when they host Messi and Inter Miami at soldout PayPal Park.