Flamengo make Messi Cup debut alongside Barcelona, City and Chelsea | OneFootball

The tournament, expanded to 16 teams in this edition, takes place in Miami between October 25 and November 1

Flamengo will make its debut in a new competition this year. That is because the Red-and-Black club will play in the second edition of the Messi Cup, as announced by the tournament itself. Palmeiras will also play in the under-16 championship.

Which other clubs are taking part in the Messi Cup?

The competition also features Barcelona (ESP), Manchester City (ENG), Arsenal (ENG), and Chelsea (ENG). In this edition, the tournament has expanded to 16 teams from nine different countries. As a result, Flamengo and Palmeiras will make their debuts in the competition.

Where and when does the tournament take place?

The Messi Cup will be played in Miami, United States, between October 25 and November 1. In this way, the competition brings together 48 matches over eight days. In the last edition, River Plate (ARG) were crowned champions after beating Atlético de Madrid (ESP) in the final.

What is the Messi Cup?

The Messi Cup is an under-16 tournament aimed at promoting youth football and giving visibility to young talents. However, the event also focuses on the overall sporting experience, both on and off the field.

What did Messi say about the competition?

– The Messi Cup was created so that the boys can enjoy a unique experience, on and off the field, at a very important stage of their development, while also beginning to understand what it means to compete at the highest international level –, Lionel Messi said in a video released by the tournament.

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What is Flamengo youth team’s next fixture?

However, before the Messi Cup, Flamengo have commitments in Rio’s youth competitions. This Friday (25), starting at 10 a.m., the under-16 team will face Nova Iguaçu in the fifth round of the Guilherme Embry Tournament, organized by Ferj. The match will take place at the opponent’s home ground.

How is Flamengo’s senior team doing?

Flamengo’s next match of the season will be against Santos on October 8 in the Brasileirão. So, the ball starts rolling at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Vila Belmiro. Coluna do Fla TV will then show details of the clash on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media. Finally, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the match.

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