Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have been made aware of the path they must look to tread in a historic CONCACAF Champions Cup campaign.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Florida-based outfit are preparing to enter the continental competition for the first time. Success in the inaugural Leagues Cup – as Messi inspired them to a first trophy within weeks of his arrival in the United States – secured qualification for the Champions Cup.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Messi and Co will not enter the competition until the last-16 stage, but the draw for the first round has been made – with those involved discovering the hurdles they must clear in order to land major silverware. Inter Miami know that they will face either Nashville SC – the side they beat in the 2023 Leagues Cup final – or Dominican Republic minnows Moca in their first outing.
