The coach of Inter Miami, Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino, He argued on Thursday that his team was invited to participate in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup for “sporting merit.”
“It gives us peace of mind that the merit is on the sports side,” Martino said on the eve of Inter Miami’s debut in the MLS Cup playoffs, this Friday against Atlanta United, after winning the regular season.
Infantino announced this
The president of FIFA, Gianni Infantinoannounced last week that Inter Miami Lionel Messi will cover the area equivalent to the invitation in the organizing country, the United States.
Inter Miami won the ‘MLS Supporters’ Shield’ with a record 74 points, which rewards the best team in the regular season in MLS.
Martino admits that he can wait until the end
However, Martino admitted that “it can be discussed if we have to wait a little longer and give it to the (team) that wins the league.”
“In any case, the team has done well so far and we have found something that for this club that has a few years of life is a very remarkable fact,” added the Argentine coach.
Jordi Alba: “It’s a great achievement to be there”
Jordi Alba also spoke about his team’s participation in the 2025 Club World Cup.
“It’s important to measure yourself against that kind of team. Fortunately we (ex-Barcelonians) have played against them, but almost the whole team didn’t have that chance,” the full-back said.
“It’s going to be tough, but it’s a big achievement to be there. Let’s see how far we can go,” he added.
Only one team will decide
The first edition of the new FIFA Club World Cup will be played from June 15 to July 13, 2025 with the participation of 32 teams from five continents. A total of 63 games will be played in 12 different venues.
FIFA selected Inter Miami after an exceptional season in 20 goals and 16 assists from Messi in just 19 games and another 20 goals from the Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez.
With the ticket for Inter Miami matching the host country, the only thing left to know is the final team for the Club World Cup, which will be the winner of the 2024 Copa Libertadores.
Source: La Verdad
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