Following Cristiano Ronaldo's recent announcement that he won't participate in the FIFA Club World Cup, Lionel Messi has shared his thoughts on the upcoming competition

Lionel Messi could achieve a historic milestone at the Club World Cup, matching the record currently shared by Cristiano Ronaldo and Pele.

It’s almost five years since Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo last faced off in a competitive fixture, and it looks increasingly unlikely we’ll never see it happen again as they wind down their careers in different footballing orbits.