Messi will face former club Paris Saint-Germain in a competitive match, for the first time in his 21-year career.
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Inter Miami will battle European giants PSG in the Club World Cup last 16 after progressing with a 2-2 draw vs Palmeiras.
This marks a historic milestone for Messi, who has played over 1,100 professional matches but never faced a former team.
PSG’s Achraf Hakimi said it will be emotional seeing Messi again, but insisted both sides are determined to win.
Inter Miami full-back Jordi Alba praised PSG as “the best in the world” but believes his team can still dream big.
Alba, a former Barcelona teammate of Messi, acknowledged PSG’s strength but said football is unpredictable and full of surprises.
Messi’s time at PSG was marred by tension despite winning Ligue 1 and the 2022 World Cup while on their books, reports Sport Bible.
He expressed disappointment over the club’s lack of recognition after Argentina’s World Cup triumph, calling the experience “crap.”
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi responded, stating Messi was congratulated publicly and privately after the World Cup victory.
Now, the world awaits a dramatic reunion as Messi faces a club he left with resentment, determined to prove a point.
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