Messi Nears Ronaldo Club World Cup Goal Record at Inter Miami

Lionel Messi continues to make history with Inter Miami, recently scoring a stunning free kick against Porto to bring his total to 50 goals for the club and six goals in the FIFA Club World Cup. This latest goal puts him just one shy of Cristiano Ronaldo's record of seven Club World Cup goals, a milestone Messi is poised to challenge in the upcoming match against Palmeiras. Despite his age nearing 38, Messi remains a vital player for Miami, leading in shots, chances created, and dribbles, while demonstrating his enduring technical skill. Palmeiras defender Murilo Cerqueira, a Ronaldo fan, has vowed to mark Messi tightly without any special treatment, underscoring the rivalry between the two icons. Additionally, former teammate Luis Suarez, with five Club World Cup goals, is also in contention to challenge both Messi and Ronaldo’s records. Inter Miami’s strong position in the group stage sets the stage for Messi potentially to break yet another record and further cement his legacy.