Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami crash out of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, failing to score against PSG. What does it mean for Cristiano Ronaldo’s long-standing world record?

Inter Miami’s elimination from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup vs Paris Saint-Germain has denied Lionel Messi a chance to match a long-standing record held by Cristiano Ronaldo. Inter Miami were knocked out of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday after a 4–0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16.

Ahead of Sunday's Club World Cup last-16 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami, Sports Mole takes a look at Lionel Messi's record against Les Parisiens. Thanks to one special free kick from the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner against Porto,