As the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield winner, Inter Miami earned a place in the 2025 Club World Cup as a host country representative. That, in turn, means Messi will be taking part in a FIFA tournament this summer, albeit one where he isn't representing Argentina.

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Ahead of the Club World Cup opener between Inter Miami and Al Ahly, Luis Suarez stood by his teammates and MLS representative teams in the competition, sending a warning to European clubs that think they have the upper hand.