For the first time in his career, Lionel Messi is preparing to face a former club.
Following his stunning exit in 2021, Messi avoided an emotional reunion against Barcelona while donning the navy and red of French behemoths Paris Saint-Germain. It never looked right, and although Messi shone statistically in France, the Argentine failed to capture hearts and minds as he did so effortlessly while parading his greatness in Catalonia.
Messi supposedly departed PSG on rather frosty terms two years ago, opting for pastures new in the form of Inter Miami.
The all-time great Argentine was and remains a staggering coup for MLS, with his mere presence guaranteeing Miami a spot at FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup this summer. Indifferent league form entering the tournament sparked fears of potential embarrassment in front of a global audience, but Messi hasn’t allowed his team to fall flat on their faces.
Inspired by their 38-year-old captain, Miami are into the last 16 of the tournament, but the most daunting of tests await. If they’re to bypass European champions PSG, the Herons require a vengeful Messi to roll back the years.
Here’s how he’s fared against the Parisians throughout his career.
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