Inter Miami's Global Ambition: Facing Al Ahly in Club World Cup Debut
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham and featuring Lionel Messi, is set to compete in the Club World Cup for the first time, facing Africa's powerhouse Al Ahly in their opening match. Despite qualifying through the MLS Supporters' Shield and not winning the MLS Cup, Miami aims to prove themselves on the global stage against a backdrop of skepticism.
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Inter Miami, despite being a relatively new team, will participate in the Club World Cup, showcasing their global ambitions.
Their first match is against Al Ahly, a highly successful Egyptian club with a rich history of national and continental titles.
Inter Miami qualified for the tournament by winning the MLS Supporters' Shield, a decision that sparked debate as they did not win the MLS Cup.
Coach Javier Mascherano views the tournament as an opportunity to assess the team's standing globally, without the pressure of high expectations.
Managing owner Jorge Mas emphasized the club's global vision from its inception in 2018.
