Messi Transforms Inter Miami: From Concacaf Glory to Club World Cup Spotlight

April 18, 2025
Messi Transforms Inter Miami: From Concacaf Glory to Club World Cup Spotlight
  • Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami in 2023 has dramatically increased interest in the club, which now features former Barcelona teammates Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.

  • Under Messi's influence, Inter Miami also clinched the MLS Supporters' Shield last year, although they faced elimination in the playoffs against Atlanta United.

  • Following Messi's signing, FIFA controversially granted the club a spot in the expanded Club World Cup, further elevating its profile.

  • Messi revealed that David Beckham, who retired from professional football in 2013, still participates in training sessions with Inter Miami.

  • Beckham, who has been involved with Inter Miami since acquiring a £20 million option to buy the franchise in 2014, visits Miami occasionally and remains engaged with the team.

  • Messi praised Beckham as a 'spectacular person' who is humble and approachable, expressing surprise at his down-to-earth nature.

  • Since joining the team, Messi has made a substantial impact on the field, scoring 10 goals and helping Inter Miami secure the Concacaf Leagues Cup shortly after his arrival.

  • Beckham's ongoing involvement with the team reflects his desire to stay close to the action during training.

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