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Today, the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off with the opening match in Miami, where Inter, led by Leo Messi, will face Al Ahly from Egypt.

The starting gun goes off for the first-ever club World Cup in the United States, a prelude to next year's World Cup.

32 clubs from all corners of the world dreaming of winning the title that will crown them kings of the globe for the next four years. What can we expect today?

A party to kick off the tournament

The FIFA Club World Cup is underway, and we can certainly expect a grand ceremony before the first match.

Miami will be a real party filled with glamour, celebrities, influencers, and most importantly: fans.

People from all corners of the world will arrive at Hard Rock Stadium to experience this first match, which will feature Leo Messi, the second major draw of this match, if not the first.

Messi, once again in the spotlight

We can't deny that seeing Messi in the MLS takes him away from the focus of European fans.

Since the Qatar World Cup, we haven't been able to follow the "10" in a major tournament, but now is the time.

The one who, for many, is the greatest player of all time, will have an even tougher task: competing in a global tournament with his current club, Inter Miami.

A group of "friends" where Messi is the star and Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suárez add a nostalgic touch for those who follow Barça on a daily basis.

The true level of both teams

Many doubt the "non-European" clubs in this World Cup.

It's clear that it won't be for lack of desire, but will they be able to really compete with the likes of PSG, City, Bayern, or Real Madrid?

Today, between Inter Miami and Al Ahly, we'll see the first encounter between two clubs that aren't expected to be favorites, but hopefully, they'll have the level needed to complicate the lives of European clubs when the time comes.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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