Updated 26 September 2024 at 13:24 IST
Lionel Messi Eyes Club World Cup RETURN as Inter Miami Nears FIFA Invite Amid MLS Cup Push: REPORTS
Lionel Messi may make an unexpected return to the Club World Cup, as Inter Miami is considering participating in the event in 2025.
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Lionel Messi is potentially returning to the Club World Cup, with Inter Miami open to participating in 2025.
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According to reports, an expanded version of the FIFA tournament will take place in the United States with 32 teams participating on a quadrennial basis.
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The Seattle Sounders, winners of the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League, will represent MLS in the U.S., with another team, potentially Inter Miami, invited to join.
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Inter Miami, featuring Lionel Messi, is a strong candidate for an invitation, as they aim for MLS Cup glory in 2024.
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Tata Martino, the coach of Inter Miami, has expressed interest in participating, citing their ambition and leaving the decision to the organizers.
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Lionel Messi has a history at the Club World Cup, having won the title three times with Barcelona, most recently in 2015, alongside his Champions League successes.
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Published By : Aryan Suraj Chadha
Published On: 26 September 2024 at 13:24 IST