Lionel Messi Eyes Club World Cup RETURN as Inter Miami Nears FIFA Invite Amid MLS Cup Push: REPORTS

Lionel Messi is potentially returning to the Club World Cup, with Inter Miami open to participating in 2025. Image: AP

According to reports, an expanded version of the FIFA tournament will take place in the United States with 32 teams participating on a quadrennial basis. Image: AP

The Seattle Sounders, winners of the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League, will represent MLS in the U.S., with another team, potentially Inter Miami, invited to join. Image: AP

Inter Miami, featuring Lionel Messi, is a strong candidate for an invitation, as they aim for MLS Cup glory in 2024. Image: AP

Tata Martino, the coach of Inter Miami, has expressed interest in participating, citing their ambition and leaving the decision to the organizers. Image: AP

Lionel Messi has a history at the Club World Cup, having won the title three times with Barcelona, most recently in 2015, alongside his Champions League successes. Image: AP