João Neves scored a pair of goals for Paris Saint-Germain and the world’s best team overwhelmed one of the game’s greatest players, embarrassing Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 4-0 in the round of 16 at the Club World Cup.

And if the Club World Cup was to stand a chance of take-off — particularly after many false starts — Messi’s involvement represented Infantino taking a shot in the last-chance saloon.

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 delivered a thrilling spectacle, highlighted by Chelsea's unexpected triumph as champions. Equally surprising, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami defied expectations with an impressive finish in the tournament standings.

And with the Club World Cup finally finding its feet, thanks to Messi’s left foot resulting in one of the tournament’s first signature moments, the reality remains that he is what has drawn ...

While this is the first edition of the Club World Cup in its new format, it isn't a brand-new competition.And it is one, like many others, that Lionel Messi has won multiple times. He led ...

The Club World Cup is relatively new. It debuted in 2000, and then resumed in 2005 to be held annually until 2023. After the seven-team structure in 2023, the tournament switched to a quadrennial ...

Since returning from the Club World Cup, Inter Miami has won back-to-back games, largely thanks to Messi’s outstanding form and leadership on the pitch. Lionel Messi continues to showcase his brilliance.