Messi’s club in talks for Libertadores spot, Flamengo are champions | OneFootball

What did Jorge Mas, owner of Inter Miami (USA), say?

The Libertadores title is the dream of many South American teams. However, many clubs from North America also wish to compete in the tournament. Jorge Mas, one of the owners of Inter Miami (USA), revealed that he has already spoken with the president of Conmebol about Lionel Messi’s team participating in the competition.

– It’s a dream, and obviously I’ve already had conversations with Conmebol and with Alejandro, to discuss our participation in the Libertadores. There are precedents, because in the past Mexican clubs have competed in the Libertadores. I want to play in the Libertadores, I’ve already said this publicly – he said, before concluding:

– I believe that the champions of MLS and Liga MX deserve a spot. I know these are issues between Concacaf and Conmebol, but I believe that if there’s any way to continue growing football with the participation of North American and Mexican clubs, I think the competition would be better – concluded Jorge Mas, in an interview with the newspaper ‘Olé’.

Have North American teams ever played in the Libertadores?

Although teams from the United States have never played in the Libertadores, Mexican clubs participated in the continental tournament as guests between 1998 and 2016. In addition, they reached three finals, but did not win a title: Cruz Azul in 2001, Chivas in 2010, and Tigres in 2015.

Is Flamengo the current Libertadores champion?

Yes! Flamengo and Palmeiras played the final of the Libertadores in the 2025 season. The final was held at Estadio Monumental ‘U’, in Lima, and the Rubro-Negro came out on top with a 1-0 win, with a goal from Danilo. Moreover, Mengão became the first Brazilian team to win the tournament four times.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (21st) to face Vasco, in the third round of the Campeonato Carioca. Thus, the ‘Clássico dos Milhões’ will take place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Vasco, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube), SporTV (cable channel), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Rio derby.

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