Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team on Saturday were given an at-large bid to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This surprised nobody.

Eight-time Ballon d’Or award winner Lionel Messi could surpass Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA Club World Cup feat in the upcoming mega event.David Beckham's co-owned football club, Inter Miami, was officially announced as a new team for Club

FIFA had not previously announced how the final North and Central American spot in the 2025 Club World Cup would be awarded.

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami has been selected to play in FIFA Club World Cup 2025 held in the United States next summer.

FIFA is expected to try and use Lionel Messi to bolster interest in the 2025 Club World Cup by naming Inter Miami as CONCACAF's final team for the tournament. As hosts of the competition, the United States receives an extra slot.

Inter Miami have been awarded a place in the Club World Cup next year for winning the Supporters' Shield in Major League Soccer - but FIFA's process has been heavily criticised

FIFA's decision to award David Beckham's Inter Miami a place in the 2025 Club World Cup has been met with ridicule in the US, with the competition set to take place in the country

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will feature in next year's expanded FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Saturday.

Adding to their achievements, Inter Miami also qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, where they’ll represent the host nation. The Major League Soccer team secured their place as the penultimate club to qualify for the 32-team tournament.

With Inter Miami officially confirmed to play in the FIFA Club World Cup, Lionel Messi has the chance to overtake Cristiano Ronaldo in yet another record. Following Inter Miami’s 6-2 victory, highlighted by a hat trick from Lionel Messi,