Lionel Messi created an empire! With him, Inter Miami made great strides, achieving commercial and sporting success.
The world is discovering Inter Miami – with Messi and his friends Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets – the only American representative in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16.
Just 5 years since the first official match, Inter Miami with the management of president David Beckham has won 2 titles: Leagues Cup 2023 and Supporters's Shield 2024.
This move is, of course , thanks to Messi. Since then, Inter Miami has become the second most valuable brand in MLS. The club's annual revenue has increased by 263%, from $55 million in 2022 to $200 million in 2024.
With Messi, Inter Miami's value increased from $500 million to $1.025 billion. The club decided to build a new stadium, Freedom Park, with a capacity of 25,000 spectators and is expected to open next year.
Inter Miami's new stadium has 5,000 parking spaces, costs more than $800 million, and includes a soccer field, a 116-hectare public park, community sports fields, shopping and dining, offices, hotels and entertainment venues.
Messi and Inter Miami showed that they are more than just hosts thanks to FIFA's "reward", demonstrated through good matches in Group A of the 2025 Club World Cup.
However, the round of 16 is the ultimate challenge for the “herons”. They have to face PSG, who have just won the Champions League and have won every possible title in the 2024/25 season.
PSG surprisingly lost 0-1 to Botafogo in Group B. However, that defeat only helped Luis Enrique's team focus more in the next battles.
Luis Enrique has always stressed that it is impossible to win 100% of his matches. The stumble against Botafogo could be a positive lesson for the players from Paris.
For PSG, taking a step back before taking more important steps forward is crucial. Officials in Paris have set their sights on winning the $1 billion prize money tournament.
PSG have the return of Ousmane Dembele, who was injured since the Champions League final.
The Frenchman could be brought on in the second half by Luis Enrique, aiming to earn points in the Ballon d'Or race.
With a superior squad, PSG is likely to stop the historic journey of Messi and Inter Miami.
Expected lineup:
PSG (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Doue, Barcola, Kvaratskhelia.
Inter Miami (4-4-2): Ustari; Weigandt, Aviles, Falcon, Allen; Allende, Redondo, Busquets, Segovia; Messi, Luis Suarez.
Match odds: PSG handicap 2
Goal ratio: 3 3/4
Prediction: PSG win 3-1 .
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-bong-da-psg-vs-inter-miami-vong-1-8-fifa-club-world-cup-2416278.html
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