Inter Miami's president of football operations, Raúl Sanllehí is no longer in charge of sporting matters, and has been replaced by the Herons academy director, Guillermo Hoyos, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Sanllehi’s duties have been reassigned to the club’s academy director Guillermo Hoyos, a long-time confidant and former academy coach of Inter Miami captain and former Barcelona legend Lionel Messi. GiveMeSport’s Tom Bogert first reported news of Sanllehi’s reassignment.

The Athletic confirmed the Sanllehi-Messi incident via an anonymous club source. Inter Miami issued a statement saying that the Sanllehi decision was "pre-planned" and not a response to the exchange on the bus, per the original report from GiveMeSport’s Tom Bogert.

Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami has shaken up its front office following a reported incident after an exhibition match.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have recently gone through an office shakeup, with President of Football Operations Raul Sanllehi being replaced by Guillermo Hoyos.

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi's celebration against Club America in Las Vegas remains a topic of discussion, especially after Mexican fans reaction to it. Inter Miami continue their preseason tour with a match against Universitario in Lima on Wednesday,

A faithful friend and teammate of Inter Miami is wishing Lionel Messi strength and peace of mind because he knows what he can give. Rivals in the past, but colleagues on the same team for MLS 2025, this brother for life gave his opinion on Messi's ultimate dream for the future.