Messi wore the captain's armband for Inter Miami when he came on as a substitute in his first appearance for the team against Cruz Azul.
Argentine coach Gerardo Martino, the new coach of Inter Miami, said that Lionel Messi will be the new captain of the American team.
Messi wore the Inter Miami captain's armband when he came on as a substitute in his first appearance for the team against Cruz Azul in the League Cup last Friday.
Messi, who joined Inter Miami earlier this month, scored a stunning free-kick in stoppage time to give his team a 2-1 win.
According to "Reuters" Gerardo Martino answered question about whether Messi will continue to lead Inter Miami, Martino said, 'In the last game, he wore the captain's armband and will wear it in the future.'
The former captain of the team, Brazilian Gregory, faces a long absence due to a foot injury.
Inter Miami is looking for another assist from Messi to overcome Atlanta United on Tuesday and reach the knockout stages.
Messi joined Inter Miami on a free transfer after the end of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
Messi was linked with a return to Barcelona or a move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal, but he chose Inter Miami.