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Messi's Struggles Highlight Concerns Ahead of World Cup

7/6/2025

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Lionel Messi, the legendary eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, faced a challenging match as Inter Miami suffered a 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup. Despite flashes of his iconic skill, his performance at 38 revealed a troubling complacency, sparking worries about his readiness to lead Argentina in their World Cup title defense next year.

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Lionel Messi, the legendary eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, faced a challenging match as Inter Miami suffered a 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup. Despite flashes of his iconic skill, his performance at 38 revealed a troubling complacency, sparking worries about his readiness to lead Argentina in their World Cup title defense next year.