Messi
Argentine star Lionel Messi, captain of the American Inter Miami team, kidnapped the spotlight again after the ideal formation list of the second round of the group stage of the 2025 Club World Cup, according to the options of the “Dazn” global network.
Calmical goal and direct contribution
Messi’s choice came after his remarkable brilliance in Inter Miami’s victory over Portuguese Porto 2-1, where he scored a wonderful goal from a direct free kick, in which he gave his team the first victory in the championship after his negative tie with Al-Ahly in the opening round.
The Argentine “flea” continues to shine with his American team, stressing his ability to make the difference even in the largest international championships, and at the age of 38.
The formation of the second round:
• Goalkeeping: Thibo Courtois (Real Madrid)
• Defense line: Yaaw Pickerez (Palmeiras), Manuel Akanji (Manchester City), Adam Barbosa (Potafogo)
• Midfield: Keenan Yildiz (Juventus), Nicholo Barilla (Inter Milan), Pablo Parius (Atletico Madrid), Angel de Maria (Benfica)
• The offensive line: John Arias (Fluminness), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
The new tournament system
The 2025 edition of the Club World Cup in the United States of America is held according to the expanded system, with the participation of 32 clubs, divided into 8 groups, each of which includes 4 teams, and the first and second each group qualify for the round of 16, which is played with a knockout system until the final match scheduled for July 13 at the “Metlive” stadium in New Jersey.
Continental distribution of the participants:
• 12 clubs from Europe
• 6 from South America
• 4 from Asia
• 4 from Africa
• 4 from Conakakaf
• A club from Oceania
• A representative of the host state (United States)
The perfect formation of the second round
