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Lionel Messi could once again meet Real Madrid, his eternal rival, in a meeting which promises to be one of the highlights of the next Club World Cup. After winning the Supporter’s Shield with Inter Miami, the Florida team is on track to participate in the first edition of the tournament under its new format, which will be held in the United States this summer. This new Club World Cup, with 32 teams, provides a special quota for an American team, regardless of the usual sporting criteria. Although Major League Soccer has yet to officially announce the country’s representative, Inter Miami’s victory appears to have clarified the situation, opening the door for a new showdown between Messi and Real Madrid.
Several former Blaugranas
The Club World Cup could thus offer fans an ultimate confrontation between Messi and his lifelong adversary. The record between the Argentinian and Real is already legendary: in 47 matches, Messi has scored 26 goals and provided 14 assists against the Merengues. At the head of Inter Miami, alongside stars like Busquets, Suárez or Jordi Alba, Messi could once again cross paths with Real Madrid, in what could be the last chapter of this legendary rivalry. Too bad for a potential reunion, FC Barcelona is not there this year.
To summarize
Lionel Messi could once again meet Real Madrid, his eternal rival, in a meeting which promises to be one of the highlights of the next Club World Cup. After winning the Supporter’s Shield with Inter Miami, the Florida team is on track to participate in the first edition of the tournament under its new format.
