Messi Continues Club World Cup Legacy with Six Goals in Seven Matches
Argentina's Lionel Messi has further solidified his legacy in the FIFA Club World Cup, now boasting six goals in just seven tournament appearances. The legendary forward had previously scored five times for Barcelona, including a goal in each of the finals he played — leading the Spanish club to titles in 2009, 2011, and 2015.
Group A Set for Dramatic Finale: What’s Next for Inter Miami, Palmeiras, and Porto?
All eyes now turn to the decisive final round of Group A fixtures, scheduled to kick off simultaneously at 02:00 BST on Tuesday. The group remains wide open, with Inter Miami (2nd place) set to host Palmeiras (1st place) in Florida, while Porto travel to New Jersey to face Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly.
A draw will be enough to send both Inter Miami and Palmeiras — who each sit on four points — into the Round of 16. Porto, currently on just one point, face a must-win scenario. Even then, their hopes of advancing rest on the outcome of the other group match. They must defeat Al Ahly and hope that either Inter Miami or Palmeiras suffer a loss to progress.