Messi launches his own youth football tournament in Miami | OneFootball

The Argentine star Lionel Messi announced this Tuesday the launch of a tournament for young talents in Miami, the Messi Cup, which will feature clubs such as Barcelona and Manchester City.

“I can finally tell you that a very special tournament for promising young players will take place in Miami in December, with the participation of several of the best clubs in the world,” Messi announced to his 507 million followers on Instagram.

“There will also be many other activities during these days. I hope you enjoy it!” added the Inter Miami star.

In a statement, Inter Miami announced that it will be one of the eight under-16 teams competing in the Messi Cup. Two other participants will be Argentine: River Plate and Newell’s Old Boys, Messi's childhood team.

Five European clubs will also be in the tournament: Barcelona, Manchester City, Atlético de Madrid, Inter Milan, and Chelsea.

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The competition will have 18 games, which will be played between December 9 and 14, at the Inter Miami sports center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The final will be held at Chase Stadium, home of the Miami team, with a capacity for 22,000 spectators.

“More than a tournament, it is a series of live events and a digital platform that merges sport, culture, and innovation,” said Inter.

“Its mission is to generate long-term value: for the athletes building their future, for the communities united by the passion for the game, and for the brands seeking true and lasting partnerships in the new era of football,” the club added.

The Messi Cup will be organized by 525 Rosario, a sports and entertainment production company founded last year by the Argentine star.

According to its website, the tournament intends to expand beyond Miami, with qualifying phases and future editions in other host cities.

“The Messi Cup is the meeting point between today’s football and the players of tomorrow,” highlighted Tim Pastore, CEO of 525 Rosario, in a statement.

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