The recent announcement by the International Football Federation of Football (FIFA) regarding the selection of the Inter Miami team to participate in the 2025 Club World Cup with its new system, which consists of 32 teams , the wrath of its rivals in the American Football League. A tree.
Last Sunday, on the sidelines of Inter Miami’s coronation ceremony with the “Fans’ Shield,” Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, announced that the team, which includes Argentine Lionel Messi, would represent America in the 2025 Club World Cup, as a reward. for winning the Fans’ Shield, which is given to the best team in the regular season.
Inter Miami set a record in the American League, getting 74 points ahead of the standings, however, they have to win the playoffs before they become champions of the competition.
The league champion in the host country will participate in the Club World Cup as the host, and that is what has been done in Miami, which will play the opening match of the tournament on June 15, 2025.
In this regard, the website “norvanreports” said that competitors believe that the champion of the American League is determined through the certificates and not by crowning the Shield of the Fans, which has led to accusations that standards are not “FIFA” has clear credentials, as many observers believe. that the decision was rushed to ensure Lionel Messi’s participation in the tournament, which was changed to include 32 teams.
The Seattle Sounders will represent the United States in the tournament after winning the CONCACAF Champions League Trophy in 2022.
FIFA’s decision-making process was heavily criticized, particularly as discussions about the qualification criteria were ongoing before Miami won the Supporters’ Shield on 2 October.
Other clubs feel, according to the report, that Inter Miami received special treatment from the league because of its prominent stars, which include 4 former Barcelona legends, namely that of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.
2024-10-25 11:46:00
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