What is the Messi Cup?

""Thrilled to finally share this with you - this December, Miami will host a very special youth football tournament featuring some of the top clubs from around the world. "The future of the game will be on full display, and it's more than just matches - we've got an incredible few days planned with lots of other exciting activities. This is about the next generation. Hope you like it! This is the #MessiCup.""

""The competition has been set up by Messi's production company 525 Rosario. Tim Pastore, CEO of 525 Rosario, added that the competition is an "opportunity to celebrate talent, culture, and community, creating legacies and bonds that will endure beyond the field of play". "The Messi Cup is the meeting point between the football of today and the players of tomorrow," he added.""

"It will be held at Inter Miami's Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, and might become an annual competition. The eight teams will be split into two groups of four. Across the first three days, teams will play all three of the other teams in their group in a round-robin format. The top teams in each group will then advance to the play-offs, with the winners of those meeting in the final of the tournament."

An elite under-16 international tournament called the Messi Cup will take place in Florida from 9 to 14 December, featuring eight clubs and 18 matches over six days. The competition will be held at Inter Miami's Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale and may become an annual event. Participating teams include Chelsea, Manchester City, Inter Miami, Barcelona, River Plate, Inter Milan, Newell's Old Boys, and Atletico Madrid. The eight teams are split into two groups of four for round-robin group play across the first three days, with group winners advancing to play-offs and the final. The event is organized by Messi's production company 525 Rosario.

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