Lionel Messi's 38th birthday begins with Inter Miami's berth into the Club World Cup knockout stage, despite a disappointing draw with Palmeiras.

Lionel Messi faces a reunion with his former club Paris Saint-Germain after his Inter Miami side reached the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami secured a spot in the knockout round of the FIFA Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Palmeiras on Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Lionel Messi faces a reunion with his former club Paris Saint-Germain after his Inter Miami side reached the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras."It's a historic night for ...

Lionel Messi faces a reunion with his former club Paris Saint-Germain after his Inter Miami side reached the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras. The Brazilian side fought ...

Lionel Messi faces a reunion with his former club Paris Saint-Germain after his Inter Miami side reached the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras.

For Messi, who celebrates his 38th birthday on Tuesday, the tie in Atlanta will see him face his former club PSG for the first time since leaving them to join Miami in 2023.

Messi has never been ousted in a tournament for club or country in the group stage. Despite feeling accomplished with a draw, the pressure is on for Inter Miami to reach the next round.