Lionel Messi at the Club World Cup makes sense – but how he got there is ridiculous

FIFA has openly showcased its lack of subtlety by granting Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami a spot in the upcoming Club World Cup in the USA, based on their 2024 Supporters’ Shield win in MLS. Despite criticisms of legitimacy, Miami’s record-breaking performance has earned them a place among the top 32 football clubs globally, joining other qualifiers from various continents through confederation tournaments and rankings. Chelsea and Red Bull Salzburg are also set to compete, following similar qualification criteria.

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