Inter Miami may have crashed out of the FIFA Club World Cup after a heavy 4-0 loss to PSG, but the biggest question hanging over the club right now isn’t about the scoreline but their Talisman - Lionel Messi’s future.

Lionel Messi is expected to be starring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Argentina attempts to repeat as champions and win its fourth overall title. But there has been some recent buzz over Messi's club situation as the 38-year-old's contract at Inter Miami is set to expire at the end of 2025.

Inter Miami are heading into a packed stretch of games just as contract renewal talks with Lionel Messi are heating up—where results could play a key role in the superstar’s decision. There’s little rest ahead for Lionel Messi.