Lionel Messi have been the prominent artist in an otherwise inconsistent season 2025 for From Miamiand a strong show at FIFA Club World Cup remains one of the club’s biggest goals. But before their expected matchup, A rival president has trivialized the impact of the Argentine legend.
While Inter Miami may not be seen as a tournament favorite, Messi’s presence places significant weight – not just to the team but the competition itself. Still, Palmeira’s President Leila Pereira is not dazzled by the eight times the Ballon d’Or the winner.
“For the people, for us, It is not a problem to play against Messi or against this or that player. He, all, will have to meet Palmeiras. That’s the truth. And we are prepared“Pereira said during a club -World Cup -Trophy delay event at Palmeira’s headquarters in Sao Paulo.
“For Palmeiras, it is an honor to participate in this club World Cup. We are the only club from Sao Paulo competing, and You can be sure Palmeiras is not going to the US for a holiday. We will approach every match with great seriousness, as we do in every competition. We have a very strong squad, with a lot of determination, and That is why Messi or someone else will not be a problem for usHe added.
Inter Miami and Palmeiras meet in Match Day 3 in Group A at Hard Rock Stadium. With FC Porto and Al Ahly Rounding the group may be qualification for the knockout scene to be on the line when the two pages meet. If Pereira’s words are any indication, Messi’s presence alone will not be a psychological edge against the Brazilian giants.
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Inter Miami’s recent decline arouses concern
After having an impressive undefeated driving early in the season, Inter Miami has shown vulnerability in recent weeks. Since their first leg defeat against Vancouver Whitecaps in the Semifinals Concacaf Champions Cup, the hedges have played five matches-losing four, won only one and allows 14 goals. It is a trend for a team that is once seen as growing.
That decline further underlined a blunt assessment from veteran midfielder Sergio BusquetsWho spoke sincerely during Formula 1 GP weekend in Miami. “It is clear that we are not at the level of competing in the club’s World Cup. We try to compete in the group, take that game after play, fight and hopefully we can reach the next step – although it will be difficultHe said Dazn.
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