Inside Inter Miami: Club World Cup is here! What are Messi and Miami’s chances? And more
The long-awaited, much-hyped Club World Cup is finally here, and Inside Inter Miami is here to get you ready with a jam-packed tournament preview.
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates kick off the $1 billion tournament on Saturday against Egyptian power Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium. FIFA reduced prices for the opening match, which did not meet expected ticket sales, despite the global popularity of the Argentine icon.
Other matches in Miami, such as Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal and Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors are in higher demand and more expensive. Inside Inter Miami co-hosts Andre Fernandez and Michelle Kaufman discuss why the opener was not as hot a ticket as FIFA anticipated.
We discuss what chance Inter Miami has, realistically, to advance from the group stage against opponents Al Ahly, Porto of Portugal and Brazilian champion Palmeiras, a team that features teen phenom Estavao, who is headed to Chelsea for a $68 million transfer fee.
We hear from Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano, Al Ahly coach Jose Riveira, Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets, and Inter Miami defender Ian Fray, who share their thoughts as the Club World Cup approaches.
Also, we break down the prize money and explain how the winning team stands to make $125 million, go over the favorites and the ultimate Cinderella team. We also bring you up to date on the U.S. men’s national team exactly one year from the opening of the 2026 World Cup. Things are not going well for the Red, White and Blue.
Finally, David Beckham is about to become Sir David Beckham, and his wife, Victoria, will be known as Lady Beckham.
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