According to reports, excitement and tension among the world’s top clubs have reached a peak ahead of the new edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, set to begin on June 15, 2025, hosted by the United States. In this context, Leila Pereira, president of Brazil’s Palmeiras, has made provocative remarks ahead of her team’s group-stage clash with Inter Miami and Lionel Messi.

While Palmeiras and Inter Miami are grouped with Egypt’s Al Ahly and Portugal’s Porto in Group A, the match between the American side and the Brazilian representative will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Leila Pereira commented on this encounter: “For the fans, for us, playing against Messi won’t be a problem.” She further emphasized her club’s strength, adding: “Messi and the other Inter Miami players will have to face Palmeiras, and they will definitely have trouble against us. That’s the truth, and we are fully prepared.”

Lionel Messi’s presence in this tournament has made Inter Miami’s matches against teams like Palmeiras one of the most anticipated fixtures in the group stage. Inter Miami must compete against experienced international teams in Group A to advance to the round of 16.