The entity chaired by Gianni Infantino adds the Florida team to the maximum team competition.
FIFA announces this through an official press release. “Inter Miami CF became the penultimate club to qualify for the new FIFA Club World Cup™ after winning the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) Supporters’ Shield, a recognition that accredited as the best team of the regular year in this competition. “, slogan.
The entity chaired by Gianni Infantino has only one objective: for Lionel Messi to participate in the highest club competition in the world. Which, for greater abundance, will be played out in the United States. And even more in the city that shelters it. “The Florida club qualified as representatives of the host country thanks to their exceptional and consistent performances throughout the season, which allowed them to win the trophy two days before the end of the MLS. The team will also be responsible for starting the tournament as hosts and will play the opening match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in their home city, Miami. “, he explains. La Pulga responded accordingly: he scored a hat-trick in the 6-2 victory against the New England Revolution.
More justifications
The Zurich entity is full of justifications. “Inter Miami, led by the FIFA World Cup champion Lionel Messi set a historic MLS single-season points record this year, closing out its 2024 campaign with 74 points after achieving 22 wins and 8 draws, with just 4 defeats between February and October. “, he explains.
The decision was announced by Infantino during a celebration with fans and the team after Inter Miami’s final match of the MLS regular season. “We all know that Miami lives and breathes soccer and Inter Miami enjoys the support of all of Florida and other parts of the country thanks to their dynamic style of play. “, he said during the ceremony. “Congratulations on your impressive victory in the Supporters’ Shield 2024. You have proven throughout the season that you are the best club in the United States on the field. “, he added.
Then he gave in to the controversial announcement. “I am therefore pleased to announce that as one of the best clubs in the world, you have the well-deserved honor of participating in the new FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ as the host club representing the UNITED STATES. “, detained.
They are waiting for the champion of America
With the confirmation of the participation of Inter Miami, 31 of the 32 clubs that will participate in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup have already been defined . The last place goes to the champion of the Copa Libertadores, whose final will be played on November 30, 2024 in Buenos Aires.
“With 32 participating clubs from around the world, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™ is billed as the most inclusive and merit-based global club competition, offering top clubs from Africa, Asia, America Central, North America and Oceania the opportunity to compete. the powers of Europe and South America », shines the Zurich entity.
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