2024 has been a year to remember for Inter Miami.
The Herons sealed a spot into the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup following Saturday’s 6-2 win over the New England Revolution. After capturing a first-ever Supporters’ Shield, Inter Miami will now prepare for the MLS Cup Playoffs as the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed.
Tata Martino’s men became the 31st of 32 overall teams to qualify for the competition, which will take place on U.S. soil next year.
In addition to clinching a Club World Cup berth, the Herons also made MLS history on Saturday with their home victory. Their 74 points earned in the regular season surpassed the league’s previous points record, which was broken by the Revolution in 2021.
Led by international stars Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, the Herons will be favored to make a deep playoff run in the coming weeks.
“We all know how Miami is in love with football and how Inter Miami is supported from across Florida and beyond for your exciting brand of football,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “Congratulations on your wonderful 2024 Supporters’ Shield success. You have shown that in the United States, you are consistently the best club on the field of play.
“Therefore, I am proud to announce that as one of the best clubs in the world, you are deserved participants in the new FIFA Club World Cup 2025 as the host club representing the United States.”
The Herons will also kick off the Club World Cup by hosting the first match of the tournament. The competition will feature many of the world’s best clubs including Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and more.
Inter Miami will be joined by the Seattle Sounders as the two MLS representatives.
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Author : Larry Henry Jr
Publish date : 2024-10-20 16:21:29
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