As Inter Miami prepare for their Club World Cup last-16 showdown with Paris Saint-Germain, all eyes are on Lionel Messi as he gears up to face a familiar foe. The Argentine legend is set for a headline reunion with his former club, who he both played for and battled against during his iconic European career.
Messi was instrumental in helping Inter Miami advance from Group A, as gathered by Softfootball, scoring a sensational free kick against Porto that secured second place behind Palmeiras. The Major League Soccer side remain unbeaten in the 2025 edition of the reimagined summer tournament.
On the other side, PSG topped Group B despite a shock loss to Botafogo, setting up a blockbuster clash with Inter Miami and their talisman Messi—who knows Les Parisiens well.
Lionel Messi’s Record vs PSG:
- Games Played: 10
- Wins: 4
- Draws: 3
- Losses: 3
- Goals: 6
- Assists: 1
Twelve years after their first clash, Lionel Messi will face PSG again, according to Softfootball earlier reports, this time he will be wearing Inter Miami pink, not Barcelona blue or PSG navy. The reunion is filled with personal and professional history, and as ever, Messi will be central to the story.
Messi’s legacy in Paris remains divisive, and Sunday’s clash could either bring closure—or fuel the fire further.