The Inter Miami CF Academy U-16 team will compete in the second edition of the MESSI CUP, which Inter Miami CF will host from Oct. 25 through Nov. 1. The tournament will be held at Inter Miami CF Stadium and the Florida Blue Training Center in Fort Lauderdale. The event will feature 16 youth academies, doubling the field from the eight teams in the first edition.
The MESSI CUP will bring together academies from clubs across multiple countries for a boys youth soccer competition. Inter Miami CF is included in a field featuring Ajax, Inter Milan, Atletico de Madrid, Benfica, FC Barcelona, Palmeiras, Arsenal, Newell’s Old Boys, Flamengo, UE Cornella, Manchester City, Boca Juniors, River Plate, Independiente del Valle and Chelsea. Inter Miami CF has not yet announced its Academy U-16 match schedule.
Lionel Messi discusses tournament growth
Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi said the MESSI CUP is designed to give young players an important developmental experience on and off the field. “The Messi Cup was created so that the boys can enjoy a unique experience, both on and off the pitch, at a very important stage in their development, while also beginning to understand what it means to compete at the highest international level,” said Inter Miami CF captain Leo Messi.
Messi also highlighted the expanded field and the opportunity for players from different academies to compete together. “We’re very happy to see the tournament continue to grow and to be able to bring together players from so many great clubs around the world so they can compete, share the experience and, above all, enjoy football,” said Inter Miami CF captain Leo Messi.
Schedule and broadcast information
The second edition of the MESSI CUP is scheduled for Oct. 25 through Nov. 1. The tournament will take place at Inter Miami CF Stadium and the Florida Blue Training Center in Fort Lauderdale, while the Inter Miami CF Academy U-16 match schedule will be announced at a later date.
MESSI CUP action will be available across Disney+, ESPN+ and ESPN television channels. Availability will vary by territory. The tournament will provide coverage options for viewers following the 16-academy field.
FSB Take
The Inter Miami CF Academy U-16 team will enter a MESSI CUP field that has doubled from the first edition. Hosting the tournament at Inter Miami CF Stadium and the Florida Blue Training Center gives Inter Miami CF a local setting for the competition. The next verified update will be the Academy U-16 match schedule.
Source: Original report