To say Lionel Messi is by far the best player in this Inter Miami team is unfair. He is more akin to a pink human vortex through which all things bright and beautiful must pass. There is a shared understanding among his team-mates that if Messi is open to receive a pass then pass to Messi they shall,

Lionel Messi’s Mas drink launch at the Club World Cup reflects Spanish’s dominance across players, coaches, and culture. With over 300 South American stars and FIFA’s growing Latin presence, Spanish has become the true language of global football.

Inter Miami opens the 2025 Club World Cup against Al-Ahly of Egypt. Is Lionel Messi playing? Here's what we know, plus TV schedule.

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As the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield winner, Inter Miami earned a place in the 2025 Club World Cup as a host country representative. That, in turn, means Messi will be taking part in a FIFA tournament this summer, albeit one where he isn't representing Argentina.

There is still magic left in Messi, but there’s only so much that he can do with a supporting cast that is so limited

Here's the full FIFA Club World Cup schedule, for June 16, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.