Argentine star Lionel Messi succeeded in leading his American team Inter Miami towards qualifying for the round of 16 of the 2025 Club World Cup, after an exciting tie with Palmras, Brazilian, with a score of 2-2, as part of the conclusion of the first group confrontations that are known as the “draws” group.
Tie and then cross
The first group summit between Palmeiras and Inter Miami at the “Hard Rock” stadium witnessed a great club, which ended with a 2-2 draw, to ensure the two teams qualifying the final price, after each raised its score to 5 points. Palmeiras topped the group by goal difference, while Inter Miami came second, after collecting his points from two draws with Al-Ahly and Palmeiras, and a single victory over Porto 2-1.
Four draws in one group
The first group was characterized by a severe rapprochement between the teams, to record 4 draws during 6 games:
Inter Miami x Palmeiras (2-2)
Al-Ahly x Porto (4-4)
Inter Miami × Al-Ahly (0-0)
Palmes x Porto (0-0)
This number made it the most equivalent group in the tournament so far, and also witnessed the second most scoring match in the World Cup (Al -Ahly x Porto).
Messi Golden number
In conjunction with his celebration of his 36th birthday, Messi continued to strengthen his golden record by achieving a unique number, as no team represented in exceeding the group stage in 33 international championships in which he participated, whether with the clubs or the team, according to the “Opta” network.
FIFA’s top scorer
The FIFA confirmed that Messi became the historic top scorer for the FIFA championships, after it reached 25 goals he scored in ten official international championships, to confirm his continuity at the top of the world game for two full decades.
Messi’s new mission
After crowning three titles in the Club World Cup with Barcelona (2009, 2011, 2015), Messi is in a new challenge with a new Covenant team like Inter Miami, in an experience that proves his ability to influence any team that leads him, regardless of the continent or the level of competition.
The formal teams are officially qualified
The number of qualified to the round of 16 to eight teams has increased so far:
Flamingo (Brazil)
Palmeras (Brazil)
Inter Miami (America)
Bayern Munich (Germany)
Juventus (Italy)
Manchester City (England)
Paris Saint -Germain (France)
Potafogo (Brazil)
