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Lionel Messi 'set to face Premier League giants in next summer's Club World Cup' after winning another trophy with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi may see some familiar faces soon as the Inter Miami star is 'set to face Premier League giants in next summer's Club World Cup' after his squad looks set to be the 'hosts' for the expanded tournament.

Messi has spent more than a year away from European football while exceling in Miami. By virtue of Wednesday night's victory, Inter Miami will win the Supporters' Shield, marking the team with the best regular-season record in the MLS.

The United States is hosting the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time, which with a staggering 32 teams participating, up from seven in the 2023 edition.