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Jordi Alba will not be able to play alongside Messi in the opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup on June 15. |
In a press conference ahead of the opening match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Mascherano admitted: “Jordi Alba and Yannick Bright will not be able to participate in this match, but I hope they will return for the second match.”
Inter Miami will kick off their FIFA Club World Cup campaign on the morning of June 15, facing Egyptian champions Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium. Inter Miami head into the match confident after two consecutive home wins in MLS. They beat CF Montreal 4-2 and easily defeated Columbus Crew 5-1, thereby moving up to third place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings.
However, Al Ahly are opponents of a different class to the MLS teams. The absence of Jordi Alba and Yannick Bright will significantly affect the strength of the home team. Coach Javier Mascherano also expects Messi to shine for Inter Miami.
However, the Argentine superstar also faces a fitness problem after returning from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America. At the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Inter Miami is in Group A with Al Ahly, Palmeiras and Porto. These are all top teams in their respective continents.
Meanwhile, Inter Miami's start to the 2025 season was not very impressive. Compared to Al Ahly (the reigning African champion), Palmeiras (Brazil's top team) or Porto (Portuguese football giant), Inter Miami is rated much lower.
Last October, FIFA caused controversy when it announced Inter Miami's place in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. David Beckham's team only won the Supporters' Shield (the overall champion of the regular season, including both the Eastern and Western Conferences). In the final playoff stage, Inter Miami disappointed when they were eliminated by Atlanta United.
Source: https://znews.vn/inter-miami-gap-ton-that-truoc-fifa-club-world-cup-post1560790.html
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