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Bombshell report on Lionel Messi's future at Inter Miami drops after Club World Cup exit and it changes everything

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Updated 09:03 3 Jul 2025 GMT+1Published 08:59 3 Jul 2025 GMT+1

Bombshell report on Lionel Messi's future at Inter Miami drops after Club World Cup exit and it changes everything

The Inter Miami star has been strongly linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks.

Ben McCrum

Ben McCrum

A massive new report has revealed the biggest update yet about Lionel Messi's future after rumours he could leave Inter Miami following the Club World Cup.

Following a brutal 4-0 round of 16 loss to Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, MLS giants Inter Miami were knocked out of the Club World Cup last weekend.

Although the loss was no doubt hard to take for fans, the news that followed was potentially even worse, as some reports claimed that star player Messi could be set to leave the club in the near future.

It was claimed that the football great was considering a move to a more competitive league following the expiration of his current contract, which is set to run out at the end of this year.

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This would allow Messi to join a top club in the January transfer window, giving him six months to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, with former side Barcelona emerging as the favourites to secure his signature.

And now, a new report has revealed the latest surrounding Messi's potential departure from Inter Miami, and it's good news for the 2026 World Cup.

Lionel Messi was linked with a move back to Barcelona following Inter Miami's Club World Cup exit. (Image: Getty)
Lionel Messi was linked with a move back to Barcelona following Inter Miami's Club World Cup exit. (Image: Getty)

According to The Athletic, although it is true that Messi's contract will expire at the end of 2025, it is currently expected that he will extend his stay in MLS rather than moving elsewhere.

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A source close to Argentina captain had previously said that this was the case back in April, and has again reiterated this to be the case in recent days.

The news will be a massive relief for organisers of the 2026 World Cup, which is set to be hosted across North America, as it will mean that Messi will stay within the United States and can act as an ambassador for the competition.

Lionel Messi will once again lead the line for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. (Image: Getty)
Lionel Messi will once again lead the line for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. (Image: Getty)

However, for European fans eager to see more of the greatest of all time after his impressive performances at the Club World Cup, there will no doubt be disappointment at the fact we may never see Messi in a Barcelona shirt again.

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Since arriving at Inter Miami, Messi has made 63 appearances, scoring 50 goals and assisted 24.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, MLS, Football, Transfer News

Ben McCrum
Ben McCrum

Ben is a sports journalist who specialises in football and MMA. He has written for publications such as Manchester Evening News, WiganToday, Manchester World and beIN Sports. Throughout his career he has interviewed top athletes in MMA including Tom Aspinall and Michael Bisping.

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