Lionel Messi chooses 'best team in the world' after Inter Miami's Club World Cup exit | Sporting News
Published on Thursday, 3 July 2025 at 1:31 am
The football world was still reeling from Inter Miami's surprising early exit from the FIFA Club World Cup when Lionel Messi delivered another seismic shock. Following a valiant but ultimately outmatched performance in the tournament, which saw the MLS side crash out in the quarter-finals, the Argentine maestro has reportedly made a definitive decision about the next chapter of his illustrious career, opting for what he privately described as the "best team in the world."
Sources close to the player indicate that the disappointment of the Club World Cup, where Inter Miami struggled to consistently compete with elite European and South American opposition, reignited Messi's insatiable desire for the pinnacle of club football. Despite his undeniable impact on Major League Soccer and the growth of the sport in North America, the competitive fire to challenge for the Champions League and other major European honors evidently still burns brightest. The decision, though painful for Inter Miami fans, is understood to be driven purely by a pursuit of ultimate glory in the twilight of his playing days.
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While the specific destination has yet to be officially confirmed by the club or Messi himselfstrong whispers suggest a move to an undisputed European powerhousea club consistently challenging for the Champions League title and boasting a squad depth capable of sustaining success across multiple fronts. This move signals Messi's intent to add more major European silverware to his unparalleled collectioncementing his legacy not just as a player who transformed an emerging leaguebut as one who consistently sought the ultimate competitive challenge. His departureeven under these circumstanceswill leave an immeasurable void in MLSmarking the end of a captivatingalbeit briefera of unprecedented global attention for the league.
Source: sportingnews
