Despite being 37 years old, Messi is still expected to shine at the 2025 Club World Cup - Photo: Reuters
Inter Miami will face Al-Ahly on June 15 in the opening match of the 2025 Club World Cup.
Before the start of this tournament, Inter Miami is facing an "injury crisis". Accordingly, defenders Jordi Alba, Gonzalo Lujan, David Martinez and defensive midfielder Yannick Bright are all injured and will definitely not be able to play.
In such a difficult situation, all their hopes will be placed on superstar Lionel Messi. According to statistics, most of Inter Miami's scoring opportunities this season depend on Messi, who has scored 15 goals in 20 appearances this season.
Coach Javier Mascherano said: "Messi is in good form this season. There are times when we have to give him time to rest, but he has played the last 15 games. We have a responsibility to create the right environment for Messi to shine."
Al Ahly coach Jose Riveiro also believes that Messi still has the ability to shine despite being 37 years old. He stated: "Messi is a player who can turn the game around at any time. He is a player you cannot forget at any time.
Although he is not a coach, Messi always knows how to guide the players around him...".
Meanwhile, Messi expressed his excitement at the start of the tournament, saying: "It's exciting for me to have the opportunity to participate in this tournament. My expectations at Inter Miami are different from those when I played for other teams. But I'm very excited and looking forward to competing with the best."
Messi also affirmed that this is an opportunity for South American teams to compete with the "giants" from Europe. He declared: "This is a great opportunity for South American teams and emerging clubs to compete with the elite teams from Europe.
European clubs are always the top teams with the best players in the world , and it's a great experience for everyone, both players and fans."
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/messi-hao-huc-duoc-so-tai-voi-nhung-cau-thu-gioi-nhat-o-world-cup-cac-clb-2025-2025061409142957.htm
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