MIAMI (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – He will be the one to open the dance. And that’s no small thing. Lionel Messi is one of the greatest in history and despite his 37 years and a career studded with trophies he has won, he is enthusiastically living the Club World Cup that his Inter Miami will open, playing the opening match against Al Ahly at the Hard Rock Stadium.
“It’s an interesting competition. Having the chance to be part of it is exciting,” Messi told Fifa. “My expectations are different from those I had when I played for other teams, but I’m impatient and I can’t wait to compete against the best teams and do well,” explained the former Barcelona player who conquered Major League Soccer after moving to Inter Miami in 2023. He led the Herons to a record 74 points, winning the MLS Supporters’ Shield and ensuring the team’s qualification for the Club World Cup.
“I think there are very important teams in this tournament, from all over the world, and this moves a lot of people everywhere,” Messi said. “We are talking about great teams, with very important players that people love to watch. It is a great opportunity to see the best players play here in the United States. It is a great opportunity to face them and a really enjoyable experience for both the players on the pitch and the fans in the stands.”
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