Lionel Messi reportedly has a 'private agreement' to navigate around certain MLS rules during his time at Inter Miami.

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He has already made a significant impact, helping his team win the Leagues Cup and scoring on his MLS debut. White Lightning White Lightning GettyImages

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Lionel Messi has reportedly reached a confidential arrangement to circumvent a stringent MLS regulation.