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What’s next for Messi? Miami contract, 2026 FIFA World Cup, retirement

What’s next for Messi? Miami contract, 2026 FIFA World Cup, retirement

Summary

Lionel Messi's team, Inter Miami, was defeated 4-0 by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, ending their run in the tournament. Messi's current focus is on Major League Soccer (MLS), and questions about his future with Inter Miami remain as his contract ends in 2025.

Key Facts

  • Inter Miami lost 4-0 to PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16.
  • Messi tried to score with a header and a free kick, but neither resulted in a goal.
  • Messi praised PSG's strong performance, calling them winners of the recent Champions League.
  • Inter Miami, who topped the Eastern Conference in 2024, will restart their MLS games with an upcoming match against Montreal.
  • Messi's contract with Inter Miami ends in 2025; club owners are hopeful for an extension.
  • Messi is the highest-paid MLS player, set to earn $20.4 million in 2025.
  • Messi expressed strong ties with Barcelona, hinting at a possible return after his contract with Miami ends.
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