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Messi dreams of glory: Inter Miami ready for the 2025 Club World Cup!
Lionel Messi talks about his participation in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the USA, which starts on June 14th.
Messi dreams of glory: Inter Miami ready for the 2025 Club World Cup!
The night of June 14, 2025 marks the start of an exciting era in international football: the new version of the FIFA Club World Cup sets up its tents in the United States. A proud 32 teams from all over the world - including famous names such as Japan, Mexico and South Africa - will fight for the title. The earliest kick-off belongs to the game between Inter Miami and Al-Ahly, in which none other than Lionel Messi is playing. Kick-off is at 2 a.m. and the excitement is building!
For Messi, whose team will face Porto, Palmeiras and Al-Ahly in Group A, the tournament is more than just a competition. “It's a dream and a beautiful experience,” says the soccer star, who is looking forward to the challenge of competing against the best teams in the world. He also highlights the diverse range of players competing in this tournament. FootMercato reports that Messi is particularly motivated as it is a great opportunity to test himself against the best.
The big appearance of Inter Miami
Inter Miami established itself as a force to be reckoned with after winning the MLS Eastern Conference championship and lifting the Supporters' Shield in 2024. “This World Cup is the most important in the history of Inter Miami,” emphasizes coach Javier Mascherano. He is also aware of what a privilege it is to take part in such a tournament. Al-Ahly's players already have an impressive 12 African Champions League titles and 45 Egyptian championships under their belt - a challenge that Messi and his colleagues must now rise to. RMC Sport reports on the preparations with which Al-Ahly has strengthened its team. Mascherano is optimistic that Messi will shine in this crucial game.
FIFA has set the bar high in this edition of the Club World Cup, as stated in a release FIFA.com is to be read. A total of 26 world champions will take part, more than at the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments. For example, 13 players from the Argentine squad that won the title in 2022 are taking part - Messi is also one of them. Prominent players from the French national team such as Kylian Mbappé and Hugo Lloris are also registered.
A spectacle for everyone
From Atlanta to Washington, D.C., the games will be held in 12 different cities, providing a full range of emotions for participants. It also turns out that players from a whopping 81 different countries take part in this competition - a global football festival that not only captivates the professionals. The anticipation is enormous, and the fans can also look forward to captivating encounters.
Simply put: When Messi plays the opening game early in the morning, there will be a lot of eyes on the screen. Tickets are under FIFA.com/tickets available, and for everyone who wants to experience the spectacle live, it's worth being quick now.