“No Friends on the Pitch” – Hakimi Sends Light Warning to Messi Ahead of Club World Cup Clash

As Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) prepares to face Inter Miami in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16, Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi has sent a friendly but firm message to his former teammate Lionel Messi — expect no favours on the pitch.

Speaking with ItalPress, Hakimi reminisced on his time with Messi during their stint together at PSG, but made it clear that past bonds won’t matter when the whistle blows on Sunday.

“It would be nice to meet Messi again. There were many beautiful moments,” Hakimi said.
“But then, on the pitch, there are no friends. He will try to win, and we will also try to win. We will give everything to try to pass to the next round.”

💭 Opinion: Respect Meets Rivalry

Hakimi’s comments reflect the spirit of top-tier football — where even the closest of friendships take a back seat to the passion for victory. This showdown between PSG and Inter Miami goes beyond a mere Club World Cup match — it’s a reunion of world-class talents on a global stage.

While Messi dazzles fans in the MLS, his old teammates from Europe are hungry for international supremacy. PSG will enter as favourites, but Inter Miami, inspired by Messi’s leadership, cannot be underestimated.

This faceoff is shaping up to be a dramatic battle between loyalty and legacy, memory and momentum — and we, the fans, are in for a treat.

💬 Who are you rooting for — Messi’s Inter Miami or Hakimi’s PSG? Can Messi pull off another world-class performance, or will PSG prove too strong for the American side? Let’s hear your predictions!

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