On the occasion of Lionel Messi 38th birthday and ahead of a very special match Paris Saint-Germain sent the Argentine star a message that didn’t go unnoticed. Now the face of Inter Miami, Messi is set to face his former club in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, and the French side took the opportunity to warm up the atmosphere for Sunday’s clash.

PSG sends birthday wishes and stirs anticipation

“Happy birthday, Leo Messi! See you on Sunday,” posted PSG on their social media channels, along with a poster featuring some of Messi best moments during his time at the club between 2021 and 2023. The message carried both affection and anticipation for the upcoming showdown.

The reigning UEFA Champions League winners now have their full attention on the upcoming fixture against the Miami-based team at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta a stage where Messi is expected to be the main attraction in what promises to be an emotional encounter.

Messi legacy at PSG

During his stint with PSG, Messi played 75 matches, scored 32 goals, and provided 34 assists. He also won three titles with the French club: two Ligue 1 championships and one French Super Cup. As always, Messi left his mark scoring, assisting, and dazzling on the pitch.

When is Inter Miami vs. PSG?

The Club World Cup Round of 16 match between Inter Miami and PSG will take place on Sunday, June 29, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It’s a venue that already holds good memories for the American team, having recently beaten Porto there thanks to a stunning goal by Messi.

Without a doubt, Messi played a key role in PSG recent successes, which makes this reunion all the more emotional and sets the stage for a highly anticipated clash in the Club World Cup.