Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi, has said he will approach this year’s FIFA Club World Cup with a different kind of expectation.
The Herons will kickoff the competition at Hard Rock Stadium against Al Ahly
Messi has previously played in the tournament with Barcelona.
But he said: “It’s a beautiful tournament. It’s exciting to be here, to play in it.
“But it’s with a different mindset than when I played it with other teams.
“Still, I’m full of energy and hope, looking forward to competing against the best and performing well.”;
Messi also highlighted the importance of this year’s tournament, which will see 32 teams for the first time.
For the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, this will be his fourth Club World Cup, a tournament he won three times with Barcelona.
