FIFA Club WC: The Herons Hit The Nets Sans Messi

Inter Miami stars took part in light training sessions as the Herons gear up for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tournament starting from Sunday, June 15 in USA. The Major League Soccer (MLS) side trained without their skipper and talisman Lionel Messi but had Luis Suarez participate in sessions. Inter Miami are pooled alongside Al Ahly, FC Porto, and Palmeiras in Group A. Their first match is against Al Ahly on the opening day.

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Updated on: 17 June 2025 8:28 am

CWC Inter Miami Soccer | AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano, second right, talks to his players during a training session three days ahead of their opening Club World Cup soccer match against Al Ahly, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Inter Miami CWC Soccer | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba controls a ball during a training session three days ahead of the team's opening Club World Cup soccer match against Al Ahly in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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World Cup soccer match | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano, right, watches his players during a training session three days ahead of their opening Club World Cup soccer match against Al Ahly in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Inter Miami | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

Inter Miami players including forward Luis Suarez, third right, gather for a training session three days ahead of the team's opening Club World Cup soccer match against Al Ahly in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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CWC Inter Miami Soccer | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez, left, chases defender Ryan Sailor as head coach Javier Mascherano, right, looks on during a training session three days ahead of their opening Club World Cup soccer match against Al Ahly in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez, right, and defender Maximiliano Falcon participate in a training session three days ahead of their opening Club World Cup soccer match against Al Ahly in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano, center, talks to his players during a training session three days ahead of their opening Club World Cup soccer match against Al Ahly in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.