Messi opened his goal account in 2025, the 21st year of his career, and it seems that time only makes Messi better…
The “little” man enjoyed the first month of the new year with endless joy when Inter Miami Club just won a spectacular victory over Club America (Mexico) with a score of 3-2 thanks to the penalty shootout. Messi was the author of the equalizer 1-1 so that he and his teammates could enjoy wonderful football: not only defeating the opponent but also giving the fans beautiful moments on the field.
“I started the new year with luck and optimism. I feel very strong and excited when thinking about the road ahead. I hope I will always be in the best form to be able to conquer the top matches,” Messi expressed.
The happiness that was always present on Messi’s face before, during and after the opening match of this season created great excitement for the fans. Because they understand that Messi is still full of energy for the road ahead. 2025 will be very important for this famous player, because it will decide all possibilities whether he continues to aim to conquer the next World Cup or not.
Messi and Inter Miami have a busy 2025 season ahead of them. The team, owned and co-owned by David Beckham, will be fighting on many fronts. First, they will defend the MLS Supporters’ Shield title. Next, they will conquer the dream championship MLS Cup at the end of the year. Messi and his teammates are also aiming for the CONCACAF Champions Cup and regain the Leagues Cup title they won in 2023.
Another highlight for Messi is that when he turns 38 this June, he and Inter Miami will enter a world-class arena that it seemed like when he decided to play in the US, this famous player would never return to again. That is the FIFA Club World Cup. This is where Messi will once again have the opportunity to compete with the world’s top clubs, after the glory he achieved with the Argentina team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, as well as before when he played for Barcelona.
“The season has just started. We are in pre-season, and we have only had a few training sessions. So this is an important period for us to develop with the new coach (Javier Mascherano) and continue to improve. I hope to continue feeling good and gradually increase my minutes during this preparation period, so that I can be in the best condition when the official matches start,” Messi shared.
One of the issues that many people are interested in regarding Messi is whether or not he is really certain of playing in the 2026 World Cup. There is only about a year and a half left until the start of this world football festival. Therefore, the Argentinean player is constantly questioned by the world press about this possibility.
“World Cup 2026? Well, as I said before, I don’t think too much about it. I’m just starting 2025, and hopefully I’ll be well prepared in this pre-season, to have a better year. I want to play more games, I’m completely focused on that. Honestly, I started the year feeling really excited and motivated,” Messi said in a recent interview with TN Deportivo.
When the 2026 World Cup takes place, Messi will turn 39 in June 2026. That will certainly be the last major tournament this famous player will play, if he participates and fans will only have this chance to admire him on the field. Everything will depend on 2025, if Messi continues to play with the same enthusiasm and joy as now.
